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    • February 8, 2022
    scientist holding chinook salmon

    CDFW will hold its annual Salmon Information Meeting via webinar on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public meeting will feature the outlook for this year’s sport and commercial ocean salmon fisheries, in addition to a review of last year’s salmon fisheries and spawning escapement.

    Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Marine, Salmon
    • February 4, 2022
    two bobcats in natural habitat

    Livermore native Sue Crow Griffin’s image of affection displayed by a mother bobcat to her offspring along an Alameda County walking path has earned the 2021 grand prize in the 10th annual California Wildlife Photo of the Year contest.

    Categories: Education, General, Rare Species, Wildlife
    • February 4, 2022
    An adult Coho salmon swims in a coastal river.

    The California Fish and Game Commission has adopted emergency regulations allowing CDFW to extend low-flow related fishing restrictions on portions of the Smith, Eel and Russian rivers and a number of other coastal rivers and streams through April 30 if needed to protect runs of salmon and steelhead.

    Categories: Drought, FGC, Fisheries, Fishing, Salmon
    • February 3, 2022
    2021 Cannabis Enforcement Numbers Graphic : 2.6 million illegal cannabis plants eradicated; 487270 lbs of illegal cannabis flower destroyed; 1125 search warrants served; 794 firearms seized; 32230 lbs of trash removed from public lands

    CDFW's cannabis enforcement program has released year-end numbers for the 2021 calendar year.

    Categories: Cannabis
    • February 2, 2022
    sand dune with sprouting plants

    CDFW’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) is seeking grant applications to help fund projects that enhance or restore habitat for wildlife, with available funding totaling more than $750,000.

    Categories: General, Habitat Restoration