CDFW Conservation Lecture Series

field of California poppies and other wildflowers on bluff above rocky shoreline; Conservation Lecture Series logo

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

Where Land Meets the Sea: Exploring California Estuaries

Presenters: Multiple experts from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Date/Time: May 29, 2025, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Description: Estuaries are a vital part of California’s landscape, supporting a diverse array of birds, fish, shellfish, and other wildlife while also benefitting human communities. Tragically, these ecosystems are at risk from invasive species, pollution, urban development, and sea level rise. In fact, 85% of California’s original estuaries have been lost in the past 150 years. In this lecture, we’ll hear from CDFW experts reporting LIVE from different coastal CDFW Lands as they explore the importance of estuaries, why they’re in trouble, and what CDFW is doing to restore them. Featured estuaries include the Eel River Wildlife Area (north coast), Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve (central coast), and Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve (south coast). Join us for this opportunity to explore estuaries: California’s coastal gems!

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Past Lectures

Archive

Habitat Conservation Planning Branch
P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244-2090
HCPB@wildlife.ca.gov