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...
The officers also explained the applicable regulations to the subjects and answered the individuals’ questions. Later that night, officers boarded the same vessel to inspect their catch and to check for compliance. When asked if they had any additional lobsters beyond...
At that time, the adult Chinook salmon fishery on the Trinity River from the Old Lewiston Bridge to the Highway 299 West Bridge at Cedar Flat will be closed. This reach will remain open, however, for harvest of 2-year-old jack Chinook...
