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News and Announcements

Coming Soon: WCB Opens Pre-Applications for Proposition 4 Grants!

April 1, 2025

In celebration of Earth Day, WCB will begin accepting pre-applications for Proposition 4 funded grants on April 22, 2025. Yes, this includes pre-apps for acquisitions!

WCB invites you to register for a Prop 4 funding webinar via Zoom at 1pm on April 21, 2025.

Register in advance for this webinar.

See you there!


April 11, 2025 Advisory Committee Meeting

April 1, 2025

Please join the Wildlife Conservation Board for the first Advisory Committee meeting of the year for the Lower American River Conservancy Program being held Friday, April 11, 2025, in CNRA’s headquarters, first floor auditorium, in downtown Sacramento and also via Zoom. All are welcome to join. The meeting will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

View the Agenda (PDF) for meeting details.

Thank you for your support!


Wildlife Conservation Board Shares Draft 2025-2030 Strategic Plan For Public Review

March 13, 2025

WCB is pleased to share our Draft 2025-2030 Strategic Plan (PDF) for public review!

Comments will be accepted until Friday May 16, 2025.

Submit your feedback at wcb@wildlife.ca.gov using the subject line: Strategic Plan.


February 26, 2025 Wildlife Conservation Board Meeting Results

February 27, 2025

The Wildlife Conservation Board approved 14 habitat protection and restoration projects spanning 14 counties across more than 4,700 acres at its February 26 quarterly meeting.

Check our the News Release for more details.


WCB Releases 2024 Year in Review

February 24, 2025

Old growth redwood forest on the Pico Blanco property in Monterey County. Photo courtesy of Kodiak Greenwood/ Western Rivers Conservancy
Old growth redwood forest on the Pico Blanco property in Monterey County. Photo courtesy of Kodiak Greenwood Western Rivers Conservancy.

As we look back on 2024, the Wildlife Conservation Board celebrates a year of remarkable achievements in tribal partnerships, land conservation, habitat restoration, and outdoor equity.

WCB 2024 Year in Review (PDF)



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