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    • June 1, 2023
    a group of 8 individuals on a road holding tools such as shovels to remove invasive species plants next to them

    CDFW invites everyone with an interest in natural resources to join us in recognizing California Invasive Species Action Week (CISAW), Saturday, June 3 through Sunday, June 11.

    Categories: Education, General, Invasive Species
    • May 26, 2023
    Rolling green hills in Western Merced County featuring a road cutting through the hills and a peak in the distance.

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting applications for a limited number of deer and pig hunting permits for opening weekend of the A Zone general season, Aug. 12-13.

    Categories: Big Game, Deer, Hunting, R3
    • May 25, 2023
    Big Chico Creek

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce $20.4 million in awards to 15 projects to improve salmon habitat and support climate resiliency, wildlife corridors and wetlands restoration.

    Categories: General, Grants, Habitat Restoration, Salmon
    • May 24, 2023
    beaver swimming in natural habitat

    CDFW invites the public to attend its Beaver Restoration Informational Meeting via webinar this Thursday, May 25, from 2 to 3 p.m.

    Categories: General, Habitat Restoration, Outreach, Species, Wildlife
    • May 16, 2023
    image of map depicting yuba river restoration

    A framework agreement between state, federal and local agencies will reopen miles of habitat to multiple native fish species and promote the return of imperiled spring-run Chinook salmon to their native habitat in the North Yuba River for the first time in more than 100 years.

    Categories: Fisheries, General, Habitat Restoration, Salmon, Species