“This amazing creature [California Tiger Salamander] and the highly threatened vernal pools and wetlands it calls home are precious parts of California’s natural heritage.” said Brian Nowicki of the Center for Biological Diversity. The best way to save a species is to first save its habitat. By preserving the California Tiger Salamander, we can designate critical habitat in vernal pools, wetlands, and grasslands. Once marked as critical habitat, these areas can not be destroyed much less touched by industry, development, or agriculture. We still have the chance to preserve California’s natural beauty and it all starts with acting on behalf of the California Tiger Salamander.