CDFW Conservation Lecture Series

The lecture series delivers stories from the California conservation community related to science and stewardship of our fish and wildlife. Lecture attendees can expect to learn about the biodiversity of California, natural resource management, scientific research related to wildlife conservation, and how the public can help participate in these activities. Lectures span the marine, terrestrial and aquatic environments, and vary in focus between fish, wildlife, plants and the people involved in conservation.

Lectures are offered via webinar and are open to anyone who is interested in participating. Please register in advance for a webinar using the registration links provided below. Lectures are recorded and posted at a later date for those unable to join the day of the event. Visit the archive page for recordings of past lectures.

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Upcoming Lectures

Explore the Biodiversity of California

Presenters: Meghan Hertel (California Natural Resources Agency) and Ryan Hill (California Department of Fish and Wildlife)
Date/Time: February 6, 2025, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Description: Learn about California’s extraordinary biodiversity. With the highest number of species found in any state (including over 30% of all plant and vertebrate species found in the U.S), California is one of 36 global biodiversity hotspots. Tragically, the state’s biodiversity is also threatened by human encroachment, climate change, invasive species, and pollution. In this lecture, we’ll discuss California’s imperiled biodiversity and what is being done to help conserve it. Included topics will be the Atlas of the Biodiversity of California, a book published by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife that includes a collection of maps, stunning photographs, and artistic illustrations — all depicting the state's rich diversity of plant and animal species. We will also discuss the state’s 30x30 initiative to conserve 30% of California’s lands and coastal waters by 2030. The 30x30 initiative will help meet three overarching objectives: conserve and restore the state’s biodiversity, expand access to nature, and mitigate and build resilience to climate change.

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