Two coyotes have been spotted using the new massive wildlife crossing located atop the Ventura (101) Freeway between the San Fernando Valley and the Ventura County coast. ...
This follows action taken by Director Hertel on Oct. 30 to restrict the use of recreational crab traps due to entanglement risk and delay the opening of the fishery in southern Humboldt County/northern County due to elevated levels of domoic acid. The full...
On Aug. 25, 2025, Dr. John C. Hunter submitted a petition to the California Fish and Game Commission to list veiny monardella as an endangered species under CESA. The Commission published findings of its decision to make the species a candidate...
California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife, Natural Community Conservation Planning (NCCP) Program has awarded seven proposals for the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Assistance Grant (LAG) solicitation. LAG grants provide state funds to assist local public and non-profit entities to implement high-priority...
“CDFW remains committed to working collaboratively with all sectors across California to protect whale and turtles from entanglements in fishing gear,” Hertel said. “Partnerships are more important than ever as we work together to protect endangered whales and turtles and our...
“Large-scale illegal cannabis operations are inherently unsafe for our communities and can be incredibly damaging to California’s ecosystems—our natural legacy,” said CDFW Director Meghan Hertel. “UCETF provides vital resources, strengthens coordination among partners and reinforces our shared commitment to California’s ongoing work...
