Tony Budrovich

President, Catalina Island Conservancy

President of the Catalina Island Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that administer and preserves nearly 90% of the island.

Tony Budrovich on KCRW

About 100 years ago, a couple of movies were shot on Catalina Island. They needed some buffalo to roam in the background. When the production packed up, the animals stayed.

Two pregnant bison are joining Catalina’s iconic herd to help bolster their dwindling numbers

About 100 years ago, a couple of movies were shot on Catalina Island. They needed some buffalo to roam in the background. When the production packed up, the animals stayed.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Catalina is a small island with a giant water problem.

Catalina Island’s water problem

Catalina is a small island with a giant water problem.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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