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2022-2024 News Releases

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  • September 21, 2023
A cluster of New Zealand mudsnails atop a rock.

CDFW was informed by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) that divers monitoring for aquatic invasive species in Lake Tahoe detected invasive New Zealand mudsnails (Potamopyrgus antipodarum) in areas off the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. New Zealand mudsnail samples were subsequently positively identified by experts within CDFW and an outside genetics lab. This is the first time the species has been detected in Lake Tahoe.

Categories: Environment, Fisheries, Fishing, Invasive Species, Outreach
  • September 1, 2023
Zebra mussels on a boat

As another California boating season winds down, boaters are being asked to remember the importance of cleaning, draining and drying their watercraft to combat the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels.

Categories: Fishing, Invasive Species
  • June 14, 2023
Lt. Trevor Pell stands alongside his CDFW truck, binoculars in hand.

CDFW is pleased to announce Lieutenant Specialist Trevor Pell as the 2022 Wildlife Officer of the Year.

Categories: Invasive Species, Law Enforcement
  • 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
  • February 27, 2023
youth art contest winning entry depicting invasive species

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is pleased to announce the 10th annual California Invasive Species Youth Art and Video Contest.

Categories: Invasive Species, Wildlife Health

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