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    • February 15, 2023
    Caltrans, Brightline, and CDFW logos

    The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and Brightline West have entered into an agreement to design and construct three wildlife overcrossings across Interstate 15 (I-15) and the future Brightline West high-speed rail system connecting Las Vegas and Southern California.

    Categories: General, Urban Wildlife
    • December 17, 2022
    mountain lion P22 face closeup

    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.

    Categories: Species, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife, Wildlife Health
    • December 12, 2022
    logos for cdfw and national park service

    CDFW and the National Park Service have successfully tranquilized the mountain lion known as P-22 and transported him to a wild animal care facility for a full health evaluation.

    Categories: Urban Wildlife, Wildlife, Wildlife Health
    • December 8, 2022
    image of mountain lion P-22

    CDFW and National Park Service (NPS) announced plans today to capture the world-famous mountain lion P-22 and bring him in for a health evaluation.

    Categories: General, Species, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife, Wildlife Health
    • March 29, 2022

    El Equipo del Oso de Interagencia del Lago Tahoe, una asociación entre el Departamento de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de California (CDFW), los Parques Estatales de California (CSP), el Departamento de Vida Silvestre de Nevada (NDW), la Agencia de Planificación Regional de Tahoe (TRPA), Y el Servicio Forestal del USDA (USFS), están pidiendo a todos los miembros de la comunidad que esperen un aumento de la actividad del oso después del incendio Caldor mientras los osos se preparan para salir de sus cuevas invernales.

    Categories: Bears, Drought, Human Wildlife Conflict, Urban Wildlife