Opinion: Mountain meadows should be a priority for California climate bond

When I stepped into a Sierra Nevada meadow over 25 years ago, I was struck by the diversity of life, the hub of biological activity — full of birds, frogs, fish and plants. As a wildlife ecologist, I was in love. That infatuation has endured, growing into one of the great passions in my life.

As a lifelong Californian, I’ve always been enamored with the natural wonders our state contains, and meadows are no exception.

Californians have a lot to be proud of. In addition to the highest GDP of any state...