Lone Pine Ranch Area 2 Independent Appraisal Review January 18, 2022 In accordance with WCB's Acquisition Review and Disclosure Policy, please see the Independent Review of Lone Pine Ranch Area 2 (PDF) property. Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: March 16 Lower American River Conservancy Program Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement January 5, 2022 The Advisory Committee of the Lower American River Conservancy Program will meet on March 16, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Advisory Committee members and the public can participate in the meeting via Teams or teleconference. A final agenda will be available ten days prior to the meeting. Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: November 18, 2021 Wildlife Conservation Board Meeting Results November 23, 2021 The Wildlife Conservation Board approved expenditures of $25 million for 31 projects at its meeting on November 18, 2021. Press Release Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: November 18, 2021 Wildlife Conservation Board Meeting November 5, 2021 The Wildlife Conservation Board will meet November 18, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. The public and Board members will participate via Zoom. Join the webinar See Full Agenda (PDF) for more information. Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: Position Available at the Wildlife Conservation Board October 28, 2021 Come join our team! The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) is seeking a Supervising Land Agent (Supervisory) to lead our Acquisition Program. This position would work on highly complex negotiations to protect properties statewide. The position supervises seven independent senior land agents that are working to develop and implement projects for approval at WCB quarterly meetings. This position is part of the WCB management team working to meet WCB Strategic Plan goals and statewide initiatives. This includes representing WCB at various meetings, travel throughout the state during project development, and extensive coordination with CDFW regions, local entities and stakeholders to identify high priority conservation actions. Read through the requirements carefully on the CalHR site for the position linked above. For questions, contact Rebecca Fris at Rebecca.Fris@wildlife.ca.gov or (916) 212-5637. Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: West Coyote Hills Independent Appraisal Review October 18, 2021 In accordance with WCB's Acquisition Review and Disclosure Policy, please see the Independent Review of West Coyote Hills (PDF) property. Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: Fourth, biennial Delta Invasive Species Symposium October 15, 2021 This Symposium is a forum for Delta managers, researchers, and decision-makers to meet, share and synthesize information, and communicate best practices and lessons learned. This year’s Symposium will focus on early detection and rapid response (EDRR) to invasive species. The virtual event will take place on December 15, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. thru 2:30 p.m. The Symposium will highlight EDRR lessons learned, current EDRR efforts across the Delta and beyond, and future challenges and solutions for EDRR work. The Symposium will consist of invited talks, a panel discussion, and an opportunity for participants to provide feedback on the draft Delta EDRR Framework being developed by the Delta Interagency Invasive Species Coordination (DIISC) Team. The Delta Interagency Invasive Species Coordination (DIISC) Team plans and facilitates the biannual Symposium. Register through Zoom or on the DIISC website, where the agenda and other details will be posted in advance of the Symposium. Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: Preliminary Agenda, November 18, 2021 Wildlife Conservation Board Meeting October 15, 2021 The Preliminary Agenda (PDF) is available for the Wildlife Conservation Board meeting on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. The public is welcome. Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: Stream Flow Enhancement Program - 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice September 20, 2021 The Wildlife Conservation Board’s 2021 Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) (PDF) for the Stream Flow Enhancement Program is now available. Under this Solicitation, approximately $15 million is anticipated to be available for award through Proposition 1. The primary focus is on enhancing flow in streams that support anadromous fish; support special status, threatened, endangered, or at-risk species; and/or provide resilience to climate change. Enhanced stream flow is defined as a change in the amount, timing, and/or quality of the water flowing down a stream, or a portion of a stream, to benefit fish and wildlife. In addition, priorities of the 2021 Stream Flow Enhancement Program solicitation will be to support projects that: Directly result in meaningful increases in the availability and/or quality of water in streams such as through the acquisition or long-term dedication of water rights. Are located in southern California, though projects located in other regions will also be accepted. Evaluate stream flow conditions and stream responses to previous Stream Flow Enhancement Program projects. Are consistent with the objectives and actions outlined in the California Water Action Plan. Concept Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time, on October 18, 2021. WCB will then invite select applicants to submit full proposals. Please see the Program page to access the Concept Proposal application form. For questions, contact the Stream Flow Enhancement Program at wcbstreamflow@wildlife.ca.gov. Continue reading... Categories: Grant News Tagged: The California Wildlife Conservation Board Has Moved September 14, 2021 The California Wildlife Conservation Board has moved. Our new address is 715 P Street, 17th Floor, Sacramento, 95814. We are in the new California Natural Resources Agency Headquarters building. Though we are still teleworking, we are looking forward to hosting board meetings in the building's beautiful auditorium sometime in 2022. Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: Prev1234567...1516Next