Update: The Endangered San Mateo Thornmint

Fifty days ago, Citizinvestor.com posted a project dedicated to restoring the endangered San Mateo Thornmint, a plant that is rapidly disappearing from the California landscape due to urbanization, vehicular exhaust, and invasive non-native plant growth.  From 2011 to 2013, the plant population plummeted from 3,450 to 875.  

However, the plight of the San Mateo Thornmint has resonated with concerned groups and individuals, resulting in an outpouring of support.  With 11 days to go until the project closes, we’re 81% of the way there!  We’ve raised $4,375 of $5,400, but we do need to close the remaining gap of $1,025.  Consider that the average American worker annually spends about $1,100 on coffee.  Of course, we’re not asking anyone to give up their caffeine fix, but that number does demonstrate how this goal is completely achievable, if we act together.

Please, consider supporting the Thornmint by:

• Posting the widget which can be found on the project page (linked above)

• Spreading the word via social media