Media Contact Contact an Information Officer Related News Feeds California Outdoors Q&A OSPR News Marine Region News Subscribe Subscribe to CDFW News releases via email or text.* Sign Up(opens in new tab) *Accredited media representatives should contact an Information Officer to be placed on CDFW's media list. Follow Us Follow on Twitter @CaliforniaDFW(opens in new tab) Follow on Facebook(opens in new tab) Search News 2022-2024 News Releases Razor Clam Fishery Closes in Del Norte County Due to Public Health Hazard November 3, 2022 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Charlton H. Bonham has closed the recreational razor clam fishery in Del Norte County following a recommendation from state health agencies determining that consumption of razor clams in the area poses a significant threat for domoic acid exposure. Continue reading... Categories: Marine, Public Safety Tagged: razor clamrecreational razor clam fisheryDel Norte Countydomoic acid Grant Funding Available for Habitat Enhancement Projects September 2, 2022 CDFW's Office of Spill Prevention and Response is seeking grant applications to help fund projects that enhance or restore habitat for wildlife, with available funding totaling $750,000. All eligible agencies and projects are encouraged to apply. Continue reading... Categories: Grants, Habitat Restoration, Lands, Public Safety Tagged: osprgrantsfundinghabitat restorationwater Avian Influenza Virus Activity Continues in California September 2, 2022 As the Eurasian strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 continues to impact wild and domestic birds across the state, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) wildlife disease specialists are reminding the public of steps they can take to help reduce the spread of infection. Continue reading... Categories: General, Public Safety, Wildlife, Wildlife Health Tagged: (HPAI) H5N1Highly Pathogenic Avian InfluenzaAvian Influenza San Diego Area Wildlife Officer is CDFW’s 2021 Wildlife Officer of the Year August 16, 2022 Warden Austin Smith has been named 2021 Wildlife Officer of the Year, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced. Continue reading... Categories: Law Enforcement, Public Safety Tagged: law enforcementwardenwildlife officerawardWildlife Officer of the YearSan Diego CDFW Investigates Possible Mountain Lion Attack in Trinity County May 17, 2022 CDFW responded to a report of a mountain lion attack in Trinity County on May 16, 2022. The incident occurred approximately 3:00 p.m. along State Route 299 near Big Bar. Continue reading... Categories: Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Wildlife Tagged: mountain lioncougarpumaattackhuman wildlife conflictdogTrinitypublic safety Prev123