News and Announcements Archive

The Wildlife Conservation Board is updating its 2014 Strategic Plan, and the Draft Strategic Plan Update (PDF) is available for review. The 2014 Plan goals, objectives, and strategic approaches have served to guide WCB activities over the last five years. While an update to the Plan is required under current law, changing wildlife, fisheries and State conservation policies have prompted WCB to consider refreshing Plan objectives to better deliver new and existing programs in the context of these changes. The Plan Update will rely on the fundamentals of the existing Plan while defining more focused measurable objectives tailored to emerging conservation priorities and a strategic path forward.

Note this Draft Plan Update has yet to be edited and formatted. Public comments will be assessed and a final Draft Plan Update will be provided to the Board for consideration and approval in August. Please provide any comments to climateWCB@wildlife.ca.gov by close of business July 31.

Thank you for your input.

The Wildlife Conservation Board’s 2019 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) for the Public Access Program is now available. 2019 priorities include boating access (motorized and non-motorized) and wildlife-oriented recreational opportunities such as hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

All applicants must complete the Pre-Application by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on July 26th, 2019. WCB will then invite select applicants to submit full proposals. For questions, contact the Public Access Program at WCBPublicAccess@wildlife.ca.gov.

The Wildlife Conservation Board is preparing to release the 2019 Proposal Solicitation Notice for the Public Access Program. Potential applicants may choose to take advantage of the WCB staff consultation period June 10 – 21, 2019. View the Consultation Announcement (PDF) or go to the Public Access web page for more information.

The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) is preparing to release the 2019 Proposal Solicitation Notice for the Stream Flow Enhancement Program. Potential applicants are encouraged to take advantage of the WCB staff consultation period, now through July 8, 2019. Please view the Consultation Announcement (PDF) or go to the Stream Flow Enhancement Program page for more information.

The Wildlife Conservation Board’s 2019 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) for its Forest Conservation Program is now available. Proposed projects may include planning, implementation, or acquisition projects within the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Mountains in California. PSN priorities include meadow restoration, post-fire habitat recovery, and aspen stand restoration as well as acquisitions that protect meadows, migration corridors, or habitat connectivity.

All applicants must complete the online Pre-Application by 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on June 28, 2019. WCB will then invite select applicants to submit full proposals. For questions regarding this PSN or the Program, please contact WCB’s Forest Conservation Program at Forests@wildlife.ca.gov.

We’ve updated our website! Please take a look at our new design and updated pages. We’ve also launched a Facebook page! Be sure to "like" it to see the latest from WCB.

Last chance for input to our Strategic Plan survey! Please respond by COB Friday, May 31, 2019.

The Wildlife Conservation Board is updating its 2014 Strategic Plan and would like to hear your views on WCB's core strengths and weaknesses, as well as thoughts on the key elements intended for inclusion in the Plan update.  We plan to post a copy of the Strategic Plan update in mid-late June. Results (PDF) of the survey were presented at two public meetings. Additional input received by May 31 will be incorporated into the update.

The Wildlife Conservation Board's Lower American River Conservancy Program Proposal Solicitation is now available. Project priorities include land acquisitions and capital improvements that expand, restore, enhance, interpret or protect the Parkway's natural, cultural, historic, recreational, and educational resources. All questions should be submitted to LARCP@wildlife.ca.gov.

The Lower American River Conservancy Program Advisory Committee will meet May 29, 2019, 8:00 a.m.

Location:

Sacramento County Chambers Room
700 H Street, Suite 1450, Sacramento, CA 95814

Public welcome!

See Full Agenda (PDF) for more information.

The Wildlife Conservation Board will meet May 22, 2019, 10:00 a.m.

Location: 

California Natural Resources Agency, First Floor Auditorium
1416 Ninth Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Public welcome!

See Full Agenda (PDF) for more information.