California Department of Fish and Wildlife

CDFW has launched new online tools that help track ocean salmon harvest activity & provide updates throughout the season. These resources will help anglers plan trips, stay informed about potential changes & support sustainable fisheries management. More: wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/c…

Join us for our next Secretary Speaker Series on May 29! In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we'll be hearing from AAPI leaders who are advancing climate action, expanding access to nature, and helping build a stronger, more inclusive California for future generations. AAPI Trailblazers: Bold Leaders Advocating for the Environment Friday, May 29 12-1 pm Register at: zoom.pulse.ly/ikf3d5igiy Featuring: •Allison Chin, Volunteer, Board Member and Former President, Sierra Club •Damon Nagami, Senior Attorney and Senior Director of Equity and Justice Initiatives, Natural Resources Defense Council •Khydeeja Alam, Executive Director, California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA) •Noaki Schwartz, Deputy Secretary for Equity and Environmental Justice, California Natural Resources Agency

Stay safe this weekend, everyone!

CDFW & partners are working to reverse declining western monarch butterfly numbers. Everyone can do their part to help support these important pollinators. See the Fox 40 story to learn more: fox40.com/video/inside-e…

OSPR crew is responding to a release of crude oil from an underground pipeline near East Cesar Chavez Avenue and North Eastern Avenue in Los Angeles County. Product entered storm drains and released into the Los Angeles River.

CDFW recently wrapped up the 2026 Nature Bowl, our 40th year of bringing together hundreds of NorCal elementary school students to explore California’s wildlife through hands-on science, outdoor learning and good-natured competition. wildlife.ca.gov/Regions/2/Natu…

CDFW, @MuleDeerOrg & Modoc National Forest are working to restore sagebrush & grassland ecosystems in northeastern CA to benefit native wildlife. CDFW awarded @MuleDeerOrg a $320K grant to conduct western juniper removal in Modoc National Forest. More: muledeer.org/mule-deer-foun…

CDFW is continuing efforts to protect humpback whales while supporting California’s Dungeness crab fisheries through management & whale-safe fishing measures. New recreational crab trap restrictions take effect soon in portions of California. Read more: wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/r…

CDFW has released the California Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Annual Report 2025. Read the report and learn more about California’s gray wolf program: wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/M…

Chinook salmon fishing on the Sacramento River and in the Klamath River Basin will be back this summer and fall. Anglers returning to the Feather, American and Mokelumne will enjoy a full season this year after a limited season in 2025. wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/c…

The California Multi-Agency Monarch & Pollinator Collaborative published “Conservation priorities for the western monarch butterfly in California”, the result of a years-long process to identify conservation actions & research needs for western monarchs. wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/m…

CDFW joined partners today to mark a milestone in California red-legged frog recovery in Yosemite National Park. Read more: wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/c…

CDFW wildlife crews responded to a bear spotted in a tree near Pacoima, Los Angeles. The 4–5-year-old male at 275 lbs, was safely darted, checked, tagged, collared & released into Angeles National Forest. Thanks to local law enforcement, a great outcome. youtube.com/watch?v=g98RIs…

CDFW’s Fisheries Restoration Grant Program is offering funding opportunities for projects that restore, enhance or protect salmon & steelhead ecosystems. Public agencies, tribes & nonprofits may apply. For more information, visit wildlife.ca.gov/Grants/FRGP/So…

CDFW responded to a mountain lion under a vehicle in the San Diego area. The healthy male lion was safely sedated, collared and released near Cleveland National Forest. A great example of teamwork with local law enforcement to protect both people and wildlife.

More information about the CDFW grant to UC Santa Cruz for this effort, and about our grant program, is available in our Story Map of funded projects: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/58f62c…

Voters created cannabis tax funds in 2016 that now support CA communities & the environment. A UC Santa Cruz project funded by our Cannabis Restoration Grant Program is the latest example benefiting fish, wildlife & their habitats: news.ucsc.edu/2026/05/edna-c…

How do we get from dry and degraded to lush and wet meadows that support fish and wildlife? Our restoration work in California’s Ackerson and Faith Valley Meadows show two very distinct approaches to achieving amazing results. 🎥 Watch our new film today: youtube.com/watch?v=Ykcwzk…

CDFW wildlife officers, working with federal partners, intercepted a private jet from Hawaii illegally transporting shark fins to California. Shark finning is cruel and illegal. If you see shark fin for sale, contact CDFW CalTIP at 1-888-334-2258.

CDFW Director Meghan Hertel celebrated Earth Day at @CalNatResources HQ, which showcased CA’s wildlife, ecosystems, and conservation work. Inspiring to see so many visitors, especially youth, connecting with science and stewardship.