Media Contact Contact an Information Officer Related News Feeds OSPR News Marine Region News Subscribe Subscribe to CDFW News releases via email or text.* Sign Up *Accredited media representatives should contact an Information Officer to be placed on CDFW's media list. Follow Us Follow on X Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram. Search News News Releases, 2022-Present First Case of SARS-CoV-2 in California Wildlife Confirmed in a Mule Deer April 26, 2023 SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been detected for the first time in free-ranging California wildlife. Continue reading... Categories: Deer, Wildlife Health Tagged: COVID-19California WildlifeSARS-CoV-2Mule Deer Avian Influenza Detected In Deceased Mountain Lions March 28, 2023 The Eurasian strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) was detected in two mountain lions in Mono County in December 2022 and January 2023, according to wildlife health experts with CDFW. Continue reading... Categories: Species, Wildlife Health Tagged: mountain lionsavian influenzaMono CountyH5N1HPAI California Prioritizes Key Locations to Improve Wildlife Connectivity March 15, 2023 CDFW has released an updated report identifying the most important areas to advance wildlife connectivity projects. Continue reading... Categories: Wildlife, Wildlife Health Tagged: wildlife crossingswildlife connectivitybarriers 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 Prev1234567...910Next