News and Announcements Archive

Partners,

On November 24, 2025, the WCB team submitted a Board-approved package of Proposition 4 regulations to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). Although WCB worked very closely with OAL staff over the 10-day review period, OAL ultimately determined that our package, in its current form, could not be approved. We understand the importance of granting Proposition 4 funds as soon as possible and are actively evaluating our options.

Effective today and until further notice new pre-applications will not be accepted. If you have already submitted a pre-application or are working on a full application, WCB staff will be in communication about next steps.

I apologize for the disappointing news and appreciate your patience and understanding.  All of us at WCB hope this situation is temporary and will let you know as soon as things change.

Thank you for all you do for California’s nature. I wish you all the best for a happy holiday season.

Jen

The Wildlife Conservation Board awards $87.1 million in grants to 16 habitat conservation and restoration projects at its November 20th quarterly meeting.

Check our News Release for more details.

The following documents are being posted and provided to the public for Item 25 on the November 20, 2025, WCB Board Agenda.

• Final STD 400 and Regulations (PDF)
• FOE WCB Prop 4 Emergency Regulations (PDF)

The Wildlife Conservation Board will meet on November 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Note this meeting will also be available via Zoom.

Location:
MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus
3333 Manchester Avenue
Building 1100 - Student Services and Administration
Conference Room 1131
Cardiff, CA 92007

Public is Welcome!

See Full Agenda (PDF) for more information.

In accordance with WCB's Acquisition Review and Disclosure Policy, please see the Independent Review of Battle Creek Ranch (PDF) property.

The Preliminary Agenda (PDF) is available for the Wildlife Conservation Board meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room at MiraCosta College, San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff, CA 92007. This meeting will also be available via Zoom. The public is welcome.

The Wildlife Conservation Board today announced the release of its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan (PDF) that will guide the Board’s conservation and public access investments over the next five years.

Check out our News Release for more details.

The Wildlife Conservation Board awards $21.7 million in grants to 16 habitat conservation and restoration projects at its August 28 quarterly meeting.

Check our News Release for more details.

The Wildlife Conservation Board will meet on August 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Note this meeting will also be available via Zoom.

Location:
California Natural Resources Agency, First Floor Auditorium
715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Public is Welcome!

See Full Agenda (PDF) for more information.

The Advisory Committee of the Lower American River Conservancy Program will meet on October 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at CNRA’s headquarters, first floor auditorium, in downtown Sacramento. This meeting will also be available via Zoom.

All are welcome to join.

A final agenda will be available ten days prior to the meeting.