CDFW Calendar Of Events For August
California Department of Fish and Wildlife's calendar of events for August. ...
Razor Clam Fishery Shut Down In Del Norte County Due To Health Threat
Razor clam sampling from Crescent Beach in Del Norte County in mid-July(PDF) found clams exceeding the current domoic acid federal action level. In Monterey Bay, however, samples in July show concentrations of domoic acid in northern anchovy and Pacific sardine have fallen below the federal...
CDFW 2026 Waterfowl Breeding Survey Finds 10-Percent Total-Duck Decrease
The breeding population of mallards is estimated at 267,101, a 1% decrease from 2025. Total ducks (all species combined) decreased from 482,358 to 435,937 (a 10% decrease). Mallards remain below the long-term average by 18%.
“Abundant April rains combined with carryover water...
Water Infrastructure Projects Set For Death Valley National Park
"Reliable drinking water and wastewater systems are fundamental to every visitor's experience and to the people who live and work in Death Valley, the hottest and driest national park in the country," said Mike Reynolds, Death Valley National Park superintendent. "This Great American...
Ocean Salmon Quota Reached In Klamath Management Zone; Fort Bragg Area Will Hit Goal By August 9
The Klamath Management Zone, which includes ocean waters between the California/Oregon border and 40º10? N. latitude, is now closed. The Fort Bragg Management Area, between 40º10? N. latitude and Point Arena, will open August 1 and continue through August 9. The...
CDFW Officers Bust Alleged Spiny Lobster Poachers In Palos Verde Area
During the patrol, five suspects were arrested for numerous lobster-related violations and were released with citations. A total of 17 lobsters were seized as evidence and returned to the ocean alive. These cases illustrate the continuous threat California’s natural resources face...