CDFW Newshttps://wildlife.ca.gov/NewsCDFW Moderating Panel Discussions and Hosting Information Table at Native American Cannabis & Hemp Conferencehttps://wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/cdfw-moderating-panel-discussions-and-hosting-information-table-at-native-american-cannabis-hemp-conferenceCannabisMon, 22 May 2023 12:26:11 GMTCDFW is pleased to announce its participation at the Eighth Native American Cannabis & Hemp Conference on June 6-7 in Temecula.<p>The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce its participation at the Eighth Native American Cannabis & Hemp Conference on June 6-7 in Temecula.</p> <p>CDFW leadership is moderating panel discussions on cannabis regulations and community perspectives with cannabis businesses. Staff will also be hosting an information table and will be available to answer questions about state employment, cannabis permitting, wildlife friendly farming practices and applying for cannabis grants, among other important topics related to equity, diversity and inclusion.</p> <p>“Our participation at this event is a great opportunity to connect and listen to Tribal leaders and the Native American community to better understand their needs, while sharing opportunities for future engagement and information about our cannabis grant program,” said Amelia Wright, CDFW Cannabis Program Director. “This type of engagement aligns perfectly with our core values of diversity and inclusion for all Californians and we are thrilled for this opportunity.”</p> <p><strong>Panel Topics and Times:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Wednesday, June 7, 8:30 to 9:15 a.m.</strong><br /> Tribal Perspectives of a Cannabis or Hemp Operation – moderated by Nicole Cropper, CDFW Deputy Director, Office of Equity and Tribal Affairs</li> <li><strong>Wednesday, June 7, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.</strong><br /> Regulatory Update: New and Pending Regulations and What it Means for Indian Country – moderated by Amelia Wright, CDFW Cannabis Program Director</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the conference:</strong> Industry experts and government representatives will come together with Tribal leaders and decision makers to share information regarding the evolving landscape of the cannabis and hemp industries throughout the country. Attendees will hear success stories and best practices for creating regulated, legal, safe and equitable businesses in sovereign nations. More details <a href="https://nativenationevents.org/events-conferences/eighth-native-american-cannabis-hemp-conference/" target="_blank">on the conference can be found on the website</a>.</p> <p>Those with cannabis related questions can email <a href="mailto:askcannabis@wildlife.ca.gov">askcannabis@wildlife.ca.gov</a> or visit <a href="/cannabis">wildlife.ca.gov/cannabis</a>.</p> <p>###</p> <p><em><strong>Media Contact:</strong><br /> <a href="mailto:janice.mackey@wildlife.ca.gov">Janice Mackey</a>, CDFW Communications, (916) 207-7891</em></p> Cannabis Regulators to Hold Technical Assistance Workshop and Community Presentation in Humboldt Countyhttps://wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/cannabis-regulators-to-hold-technical-assistance-workshop-and-community-presentation-in-humboldt-countyCannabisMon, 08 Aug 2022 09:37:43 GMTOn Aug. 18, 2022, CDFW, California Department of Cannabis Control and State Water Resources Control Board are holding a cannabis technical assistance workshop and community presentation on the Redwood Creek Watershed.<p><strong>Who: </strong>The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) and State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).</p> <p><strong>What: </strong>A cannabis technical assistance workshop and community presentation on the Redwood Creek Watershed.</p> <p><strong>When: </strong>Thursday, August 18, 2022. One-on-one appointments for the technical assistance workshop can be scheduled from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The workshop will be followed by a community presentation from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.</p> <p><strong>Where: </strong>Beginnings, 5 Cemetery Road in Redway.</p> <p><strong>Why:</strong> The technical assistance workshop will offer cannabis cultivators, consultants, non-profits and local tribes an opportunity to speak to cannabis regulatory agencies about project specific questions, compliance and cannabis grant program opportunities. Following this, CDFW, DCC and SWRCB will be presenting information on a variety of topics, including how cultivators can help protect fish during another year of unprecedented drought. Redwood Creek contains habitat for many endangered species including coho salmon and steelhead. The presence of cool, clear, free flowing water during the months of August and September is critical for juvenile salmonid survival. Scientists are concerned that summer flows are being impacted by multiple small water diversions that, when considered together, can have a cumulative adverse effect during summer low flow periods.</p> <p><strong>How: </strong>Individual meetings for the technical assistance workshop can be scheduled by emailing <a href="mailto:askcannabis@wildlife.ca.gov?subject=Redway">askcannabis@wildlife.ca.gov</a>. Scheduled meetings are recommended but walk-ins are welcomed too. Please be sure to include “Redway” in the subject line of the email and include your preferred time and topic in the message. The community presentation is open to all members of the community and reservations are not required.</p> <p>For more information about becoming a licensed commercial cannabis farmer, visit the DCC website at <a href="http://cannabis.ca.gov" target="_blank">cannabis.ca.gov</a>, call (844) 61-CA-DCC (844-612-2322) or send an email to <a href="mailto:info@cannabis.ca.gov">info@cannabis.ca.gov</a>.</p> <p>To learn more about CDFW’s cannabis program, visit <a href="/cannabis">wildlife.ca.gov/cannabis</a> or email <a href="mailto:askcannabis@wildlife.ca.gov">askcannabis@wildlife.ca.gov</a>. For more details on CDFW’s cannabis grant program, visit <a href="/cannabisgrants">wildlife.ca.gov/cannabisgrants</a>.</p> <p>To learn more about the SWRCB’s role in cannabis cultivation permitting, visit <a href="http://waterboards.ca.gov/cannabis" target="_blank">waterboards.ca.gov/cannabis</a>. For compliance assistance regarding the Division of Water Quality Cannabis Cultivation General Order, email <a href="mailto:dwq.cannabis@waterboards">dwq.cannabis@waterboards</a>.ca.gov or call (916) 341-5580. For compliance assistance regarding the Division of Water Rights Small Irrigation Use Registration, email <a href="mailto:cannabisreg@waterboards.ca.gov">cannabisreg@waterboards.ca.gov</a> or call (916) 319-9427.</p> <p>###</p> <p><em><strong>Media Contact:</strong><br /> <a href="mailto:janice.mackey@wildlife.ca.gov">Janice Mackey</a>, CDFW Communications, (916) 207-7891</em></p> CDFW and Mendocino County Team Up to Hold Cannabis Technical Assistance Workshop Serieshttps://wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/cdfw-and-mendocino-county-team-up-to-hold-technical-assistance-workshop-seriesCannabisThu, 04 Aug 2022 09:45:09 GMTCDFW and Mendocino County have teamed up to hold a series of cannabis technical assistance workshops in August and September.<p>The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and Mendocino County have teamed up to hold a series of cannabis technical assistance workshops in August and September.</p> <p>These technical workshops are ideal for new and legacy farmers as well as cannabis consultants. Mendocino County’s permitting staff and CDFW’s cannabis program staff will be available to discuss project specific technical questions, compliance and cannabis grant program opportunities. Representatives of the Department of Cannabis Control and the State Water Resources Control Board will also be available.</p> <p>“It’s great to be partnering with Mendocino County to help cultivators through the permitting and licensing process,” said Corinne Gray, CDFW’s Acting Cannabis Program Director. “We look forward to meeting with the community, answering questions and helping cultivators move toward obtaining annual licenses.”</p> <p>Cultivators and consultants from Mendocino County are welcome. Meetings are by appointment only and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Once someone is scheduled for a meeting, a confirmation email will be sent with instructions on what to bring to the appointment.</p> <p>Meetings can be scheduled by emailing <a href="mailto:cannabisprogram@mendocinocounty.org">cannabisprogram@mendocinocounty.org</a>. Please be sure to include “Mendocino Pop-Up” in the subject line of the email and include your preferred date, time, location and topic in the message. No walk-ins will be allowed. Masking is recommended.</p> <p><strong>Workshop dates:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Friday, Aug. 5 – 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.</strong><br /> Mendocino County – Agriculture Office<br /> 501 Low Gap Road, Ukiah</li> <li><strong>Friday, Aug. 19 – 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.</strong><br /> Round Valley Public Library<br /> 23925 Howard St., Covelo</li> <li><strong>Friday, Sept. 2 – 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.</strong><br /> Mendocino County Museum<br /> 400 East Commercial St., Willits</li> <li><strong>Friday, Sept. 23 – 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.</strong><br /> Mendocino County Library – Fort Bragg<br /> 499 East Laurel St., Fort Bragg</li> <li><strong>Friday, Sept. 30 – 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.</strong><br /> Harwood Hall<br /> 44400 Willis Ave., Laytonville</li> </ul> <p>You can also visit wildlife.ca.gov/cannabis to learn more about permitting and Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements. For more details on CDFW’s cannabis grant program, please visit <a href="http://www.wildlife.ca.gov/cannabisgrants">wildlife.ca.gov/cannabisgrants</a>.</p> <p>###</p> <p><em><strong>Media Contact:</strong><br /> <a href="mailto:janice.mackey@wildlife.ca.gov">Janice Mackey</a>, CDFW Communications, (916) 207-7891</em></p> CDFW to Hold Technical Assistance Workshop for Cannabis Cultivators in Trinity Countyhttps://wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/cdfw-to-hold-technical-assistance-workshop-for-cannabis-cultivators-in-trinity-countyCannabisMon, 21 Mar 2022 10:14:17 GMTCDFW is holding a cannabis technical assistance workshop on April 28 in Weaverville.<p>The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is holding a cannabis technical assistance workshop on April 28 in Weaverville.</p> <p>This pop-up technical workshop is ideal for new and legacy farmers as well as cannabis consultants. CDFW’s cannabis permitting, engineering and grant staff will be available to discuss project specific technical questions, notification package assistance, compliance questions and cannabis grant program opportunities.</p> <p>“When someone comes in the door with their project at our workshop, our scientific staff, engineers and geologists will be there to help them advance their project toward completion,” said Jeremy Valverde, CDFW’s Cannabis Program Director. “We expect that everyone who comes in the door to talk to us will benefit from these one-on-one meetings, and we will follow-up if needed to answer additional questions.”</p> <p>Cultivators and consultants from neighboring counties are welcomed. Meetings are by appointment only and will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once someone is scheduled for a meeting, a confirmation email will be sent with instructions on what to bring to the appointment.</p> <p><strong>When:</strong><b> </b>Thursday, April 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.</p> <p><strong>Where:</strong> Trinity County Public Utilities District in the Community Room - 26 Ponderosa Lane, Weaverville</p> <p><strong>How:</strong> Meetings can be scheduled by emailing <a href="mailto:askcannabis@wildlife.ca.gov?subject=Technical%20Pop-Up">askcannabis@wildlife.ca.gov</a>. Please be sure to include “Technical Pop-Up” in the subject line of the email and include your preferred time and topic in the message. No walk-ins will be allowed.</p> <p>If you are unable to attend this workshop, or if you have additional questions, please email CDFW at <a href="mailto:askcannabis@wildlife.ca.gov">askcannabis@wildlife.ca.gov</a>. You can also visit <a href="http://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Cannabis">wildlife.ca.gov/cannabis</a> to learn more about permitting and Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements. For more details on CDFW’s cannabis grant program, just visit <a href="http://www.wildlife.ca.gov/cannabisgrants">wildlife.ca.gov/cannabisgrants</a>.</p> <p><em><strong>Media Contact:</strong><br /> <a href="mailto:janice.mackey@wildlife.ca.gov">Janice Mackey</a>, CDFW Communications, (916) 207-7891</em></p>