Updated Lower American River Conservancy Program 2020 PSN Consultation Opportunity March 24, 2020 Due to the circumstances regarding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Wildlife Conservation Board is postponing the release of the 2020 Proposal Solicitation Notice for the Lower American River Conservancy Program until further notice. The Consultation Announcement (PDF) has been updated. The consultation period will remain open until further notice – please contact WCB staff (contact information provided in the announcement). Continue reading... Categories: Grant News Tagged: Revised Agenda for April 1 Stream Flow Enhancement Program Board Meeting March 24, 2020 The Agenda for the Wildlife Conservation Board April 1, 2020 Stream Flow Enhancement Program meeting has been revised to remove the in-person participation location in Sacramento. Consistent with Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20, the Board members and the public will participate in the meeting via Skype or teleconference. Please refer to the revised Agenda (PDF) for additional meeting details. Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: Message from the Executive Director March 23, 2020 In response to the evolving COVID-19 situation, the Wildlife Conservation Board is continuing its important work and wants to assure our partners that we will continue to assist you in implementing all the good work we are collectively doing for fish and wildlife. Each of us at WCB is committed to do everything we can to ensure the continuity of operations throughout this difficult time. With safety of our staff a main priority, we are following the guidance and recommended actions provided by the Governor’s office and the California Department of Public Health. We have implemented internal processes to minimize disruptions to WCB’s workflow and all staff are teleworking so email will be the most expeditious way to make contact. We are regularly processing mail and moving to all electronic processing where possible. If you need help identifying the appropriate contact, please see the Contact page. We plan to hold our next Board meeting on April 1 via Skype for our Stream Flow Enhancement Program where we will be recommending approval for over $24 million in projects. See Full Agenda (PDF) for more information. Staff are also already preparing for our May 20 Board meeting and are in contact with project sponsors and others to effectively get projects ready and successfully approved. Let us know how we can continue to support you through these challenging times. We are committed to keeping our work moving while also keeping everyone as safe as possible. As new information about WCB meetings becomes available, we will share through normal channels. On behalf of the Board and staff, thank you for your patience, cooperation and understanding during these difficult times and we hope you remain safe and healthy. Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: April 1 Stream Flow Enhancement Program Meeting March 19, 2020 The Wildlife Conservation Board will meet at 10:00 a.m. to discuss Stream Flow Enhancement Program projects. Note this Board meeting will be available via Skype. See Full Agenda (PDF) for more information. Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: March 23 Advisory Committee Meeting of the Lower American River Conservancy March 17, 2020 Per the current circumstances around the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Lower American River Conservancy Program Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, March 23, will be postponed. Information will be posted here when a new date is scheduled. Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: 2020 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) for the Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program March 13, 2020 The Wildlife Conservation Board has released the 2020 PSN for the Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program. Please read the 2020 PSN carefully for details on the application process, eligibility, and other information. All applicants must complete the online Pre-Application by 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on April 7, 2020. View the Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program for more details. Continue reading... Categories: General, Grant News Tagged: March 23 Advisory Committee Meeting March 13, 2020 The Advisory Committee of the Lower American River Conservancy Program will meet via teleconference March 23, 2020, 10:00 a.m. Location: Natural Resources Building, First Floor Auditorium 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 See Full Agenda (PDF) for more information. Pursuant to the Governor’s Directives on COVID-19 Social Distancing Protocols Teleconference Access is Allowed for Board Members and Members of the Public to Participate Per Executive Order N-25-20, Paragraph 11, issued by Governor Gavin Newsom on March 12, 2020 and related to the State of Emergency declared as a result of the COVID-19 virus, board members and members of the public are temporarily allowed to attend the meeting via teleconference, and such teleconference locations need not be formally noticed and publicly-accessible as is normally required. Teleconference dial-in information will be provided in advance of the March 23 meeting. Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: Lower American River Conservancy Program 2020 PSN Consultation Opportunity March 6, 2020 The Wildlife Conservation Board is preparing to release the 2020 PSN for the Lower American River Conservancy Program. The first voluntary step for potential applicants is the WCB staff consultation period March 9 – 20, 2020. View the Consultation Announcement (PDF) or go to the LARCP web page for more information. Continue reading... Categories: General, Grant News Tagged: February 26, 2020 Wildlife Conservation Board Meeting Results March 2, 2020 The Wildlife Conservation Board approved expenditures of approximately $32.2 million for 41 projects at its meeting on February 26, 2020. Press Release Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: Wildlife Conservation Board’s 2020 Funding Opportunities February 24, 2020 Announcing the 2020 WCB proposed Proposal Solicitation Notices. Please see the 2020 Solicitations Flyer (PDF) for more information and check specific program pages for updates. Continue reading... Categories: Grant News Tagged: Prev12...13141516171819Next