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Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Permitting Program
  • November 18, 2025

Availability of a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft Program Environmental Impact Report and Notice of Public Scoping Meeting for the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act Permitting Program (PDF) (State Clearinghouse No. 2025110649). This project is intended to provide a streamlined mechanism of CEQA compliance for property owners and land managers engaging in actions with potential to result in limited take of western Joshua tree, as authorized under the WJTCA. The Program EIR will also include actions by CDFW on its own properties. The purpose of the NOP is to provide notice to the public that CDFW is beginning the preparation of the Program EIR and to solicit comments concerning the scope and content of the environmental review.

Comments must be received by December 17, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
Mail comments to: California Department of Fish and Wildlife; Attention: Karen Carpio; Habitat Conservation Planning Branch; P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA, 94244-2090
Or, email: WJTCEQA@wildlife.ca.gov

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Section 21080.56 of the California Public Resources Code, also known as the Statutory Exemption for Restoration Projects (SERP), provides a California Environmental Quality Act statutory exemption for fish and wildlife restoration projects that meet certain requirements. CDFW’s Cutting the Green Tape Program is responsible for coordinating with lead agencies seeking SERP concurrence. SERP is currently anticipated to sunset on January 1, 2030.

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Alternate formats of these documents will be made available upon request. If reasonable accommodation is needed, call CDFW at (916) 322-8911. The California Relay Service for the deaf or hearing-impaired can be utilized from TDD phones at (800) 735-2929. For information on CDFW's CEQA program visit its page.