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Photo shows fish passage structure to be replaced

CDFW today announced the selection of 26 projects that will receive a collective $14 million to protect, restore and enhance the freshwater habitats of salmon and steelhead in northern California.

Categories:   Fisheries, Grants, Salmon
A map of California fishing zones.

CDFW is continuing the temporary recreational crab trap restriction from the Sonoma/Mendocino county line to Lopez Point, Monterey County, (Fishing Zones 3 and 4) due to the presence of humpback whales and the potential for entanglement of humpback whales and leatherback sea turtles with trap gear.

Categories:   Dungeness Crab, Fisheries, Marine, Rare Species, Wildlife
A sign set against a mountainous backdrop, welcomes visitors to the Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery.

After years of discussion, CDFW will transfer 40-plus acres of the historic Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery in Inyo County to the Fort Independence Indian Community which is recognized as one distinct separate tribal government of the four Owens Valley Paiute Tribes.

Categories:   Fisheries, Hatcheries, Lands, WCB
Ducks flying in front of brown trees

The December 2023 CDFW Calendar of Events is now available.

Categories:   Calendar
Two people stand in front of an archery target, one aiming a bow.

CDFW National Archery in the Schools Program (CalNASP) will add 11 new extensions to its in-school target archery program for the 2023-24 school year.

Categories:   Education

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