News and Announcements Archive

With thanks to the Legislature and Governor Newsom, I’m pleased to share that Assembly Bill 107 (Section 36) has been signed into law. This allows WCB to award Prop 4 funds that were appropriated in the Budget Act of 2025.

As a result, all projects on the Agenda for our February 26, 2026 meeting will be presented to the Board next week.

Many of you have asked when we will resume accepting pre-applications. The answer is soon.

WCB is preparing to launch a new online portal to accept pre-applications and full grant applications. We will no longer accept application materials submitted separately by email. The launch will include written guidance materials, online training, and a dedicated support email address.

We expect the new application portal to open in early March. Please sign up for our e-blast to receive the latest WCB news and updates. Thank you for your continued partnership. Here’s to more great conservation in the months ahead.

The Wildlife Conservation Board will meet on February 26, 2026 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.

Please join the Wildlife Conservation Board for the Lower American River Conservancy Program Advisory Committee meeting being held Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, 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.

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

The Preliminary Agenda (PDF) is available for the Wildlife Conservation Board meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the first floor Auditorium of the California Natural Resources Agency Building, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. This meeting will also be available via Zoom. The public is welcome.

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.