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 Fifteen Agencies Form a Collaborative to Support Monarch and Pollinator Conservation Efforts in California March 6, 2023 State and federal agencies in California are joining forces to address the decline of monarch butterflies and other pollinator species in the state. Continue reading... Categories: Habitat Restoration, Rare Species, Species, Wildlife Health Tagged: pollinatormonarchMulti-Agency Monarch and Pollinator Collaborative Youth Art and Video Contest Seeks Eco-Influencers February 27, 2023 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is pleased to announce the 10th annual California Invasive Species Youth Art and Video Contest. Continue reading... Categories: Invasive Species, Wildlife Health Tagged: Invasive SpeciesYouth Art ContestCalifornia Invasive Species Action Week Avian Parasite Responsible for Band-tailed Pigeon Deaths February 23, 2023 Since early February, CDFW and many wildlife rehabilitation centers have received increased reports of sick and dead band-tailed pigeons from residents. Continue reading... Categories: General, Wildlife Health Tagged: band-tailed pigeonsavian trichomonosis Avian Influenza Detected in Deceased Bobcat February 15, 2023 Wildlife disease specialists with CDFW recently received confirmation that an adult bobcat died from the Eurasian strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1. This is the first detection of the virus in a wild mammal in the state. Continue reading... Categories: Wildlife Health Tagged: bobcatavian influenzaHPAI Mountain Lion P-22 Compassionately Euthanized Following Complete Health Evaluation Results December 17, 2022 After receiving a comprehensive medical evaluation, CDFW has received a clear picture of the mountain lion P-22’s medical condition and overall health. He had several severe injuries and chronic health problems. Continue reading... Categories: Species, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife, Wildlife Health Tagged: mountain lionpumaP-22P22connectivity Prev12345678Next