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Fire-damaged trees within the San Vicente mountains.

The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved 23 habitat conservation and restoration projects spanning 22 counties across nearly 7,891 acres at its Aug. 22 quarterly meeting.

Categories:   Grants, WCB, Wildlife Conservation Board
An aerial overview of the Camatta Ranch grasslands in San Luis Obispo County.

The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) provided a $10.3 million grant to The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County (LCSLO) to protect approximately 27,500 acres of grassland, blue oak savannah, shrubland and riparian corridors. The work will protect habitat for 299 animal species and 250 native plant species, including Camatta Canyon amole plant, San Joaquin kit fox, Bell’s vireo and blunt-nosed leopard lizard among others.

Categories:   Rare Species, WCB, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation Board
Outward Bound Adventures, inc. conservation workforce interns working at the Los Angeles Zoo Oak Woodland Restoration site

The Wildlife Conservation Board provided a $3.6 million grant to Outward Bound Adventures, Inc. to restore approximately six acres of oak woodland habitat adjacent to the Los Angeles Zoo. The Los Angeles Zoo Oak Woodland Restoration and Career Pathways project will strengthen oak woodland health and biodiversity for long-term resilience by restoring an ecosystem that can serve to mitigate the impacts of climate change through carbon sequestration.

Categories:   Education, Outreach, WCB, Wildlife Conservation Board

The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) today announced Dr. Jennifer Norris as its new Executive Director.

Categories:   Environment, Grants, Lands, WCB, Wildlife Conservation Board
Overview of rolling foothills and oak woodland within the Carmel Valley.

At its May 25, 2023, quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $83.15 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California and, in some cases, provide new and improved public access, recreational and educational opportunities.

Categories:   Education, Habitat Restoration, Lands, Rare Species, Scientific Study, Wildlife Conservation Board

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