Announcements
Draft San Joaquin Valley RCIS Available for Public Review
The draft San Joaquin Valley Regional Conservation Investment Strategy (RCIS) is now available for a 60-day period for public review and comment. The document can be accessed below under RCIS Submittals. All comments pertaining to the draft San Joaquin Valley RCIS must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on April 14, 2025. A PDF document providing instructions for comment submission methods can also be found below.
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Program Overview
An RCIS can use a variety of existing information, including research and recovery plans for species and natural resources as well as projected development plans, to assess the area's existing conditions. An RCIS also includes guidance for the types and locations of conservation and mitigation projects that would provide ecological benefits to the area based on its existing conditions. Any public agency or federally recognized tribe may choose to propose an RCIS, which is developed in collaboration with local entities and stakeholders and is reviewed and approved by CDFW. Once approved, an RCIS becomes publicly available and can be used by anyone to help identify conservation or mitigation projects. An RCIS is a comprehensive guidance document, not a binding regulatory plan. RCISs are initially approved for 10 years but can be extended.
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RCIS Submittals
RCIS In Development
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There are currently no RCISs in development. If you are interested in developing an RCIS, please contact the RCIS Team at rcis@wildlife.ca.gov.
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RCIS Program Map
See the below static map or the Interactive Map for locations of RCISs that are in development or review as well as RCISs that have been approved.
Additional Resources
For further information about the RCIS Program, contact the RCIS Program Team at RCIS@wildlife.ca.gov. Click the "Subscribe" button at the top of the page to sign up for updates about the RCIS Program.