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Managing California’s diverse fish, wildlife, plant resources, & habitats, for their ecological values & for their use & enjoyment by the public.
California, USA
Joined July 2009
Join us December 12 for progress updates on CA's wildfire resilience efforts and a preview of the 2026 Action Plan. In-person in Sacramento or online: https://t.co/5jIz5rtwm5
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Join us for the next installment of the CDFW Conservation Lecture Series, “Everyday Conservation: Real Ways Californians Can Protect Biodiversity,” on Friday, Dec. 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m. https://t.co/3ZrsFX5g05
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CDFW is hard at work reintroducing native fish species to the upper reaches of Big Chico Creek in Butte County. Decades ago, the creek was chemically treated in a misguided attempt to boost salmon & trout populations by ridding the creek of native minnows:
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CDFW environmental scientists track bear’s journey, carving out a living in the Santa Monica Mountains near Los Angeles.
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The creatures have dipped into swimming pools, raided koi ponds and taken up residence behind a mansion while the owners were at the country club.
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Returning Chinook salmon are repopulating just about every inch of their historic habitat upstream of the former Klamath River dams one year after dam removal. (Video courtesy of @TroutUnlimited )
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For the second consecutive year, CDFW has injected fertilized salmon eggs into the North Yuba River near Downieville as part of the historic reintroduction of spring-run Chinook salmon into the cool, clean waters above Englebright & New Bullards bar dams.
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CDFW’s pilot program reintroduces chinook salmon to North Yuba River after decades.
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Bats aren't spooky, they're awesome! Have you ever had a chance to see a bat up close? Check 'em out and learn more about bats in this video that celebrates bats during Bat Week and Halloween.
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This land return and tule elk reintroduction is a significant milestone in California's relationship with the Tule River Indian Tribe. We're taking critical steps to confront the historical wrongs committed by the state against the Native people of this land.
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Year 2 of an innovative scientific effort to return spring-run Chinook salmon to their historic habitat in the North Yuba River near Downieville is now underway. https://t.co/8o9WI7vnUx
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It’s been a year since golden mussels were first discovered in California—and the state’s response has been swift and strategic. DWR’s newly released video highlights coordinated efforts with @CAStateParks and @CaliforniaDFW to combat the spread of this invasive species and
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NEWS RELEASE: Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishing Begins Nov. 1 with Limitations, Commercial Season Delayed https://t.co/NcmedQoWG3
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NEWS RELEASE: Following an unprecedented level of livestock attacks CDFW in coordination with the USFWS has taken the difficult step of lethally removing four gray wolves (Canis lupus) from the Beyem Seyo pack. https://t.co/QXTDswhDQC
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NEWS RELEASE: CDFW Investigators Seize Suspected Rhino Horns and Thousands of Pieces of Elephant Ivory in Los Angeles County
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This project is a great example of how our Cannabis Restoration Grant Program is helping nonprofits, tribes and public agencies improve the health of ecosystems affected by cannabis cultivation! Learn more about the grant program at
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CDFW is excited to announce that State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) 2025 is ready and can be found on the CDFW SWAP webpage: https://t.co/18RgU076f3
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NEWS RELEASE: Nonprofit Organizations Encouraged to Apply for Fundraising Hunting Tags
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NEWS RELEASE: CDFW Finalizes State Wildlife Action Plan 2025
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NEWS RELEASE: October 2025 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar
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NEWS RELEASE: CDFW Awards $2.5 Million for Golden Mussel Response and Boating Access Projects https://t.co/VhayRWq5uk
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NEWS RELEASE: CDFW’s Marijuana Enforcement Team Raids Illegal Grow Sites on Publicly Accessible Lands at Six Sites Across California
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