Jan 26, 2022 | Del Norte, North Coast, Research and Monitoring, Tribal
The California north coast (NC) lacks adequate statistical information on beach use. In an effort to provide current statistical data of human and domestic animal uses of NC beaches, a group of concerned and like-minded people formed the North Coast Native Protectors...
Dec 16, 2021 | Enforcement and Compliance, Outreach and Education, Research and Monitoring, Statewide
A form of nature-based tourism known as ecotourism is an immense and burgeoning industry (Bowker et al. 2012; Balmford et al. 2015; Murray et al. 2019). For a time, the boon of ecotourism seemed an irreproachable alternative to the extractive exploitation of wildlife,...
Dec 9, 2021 | Enforcement and Compliance, Los Angeles, Statewide
A five-month-long investigation on a commercial lobster poaching suspect concluded with a conviction in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced. The conviction is on top of prior commercial lobster poaching...
Dec 6, 2021 | Outreach and Education, Research and Monitoring, Statewide
Content from Dr. Razani, researcher and pediatrician, via the Leaders for Outdoor Equity workshop series. We need your input! California has a unique opportunity to integrate nature into the state response to early childhood trauma. As agencies and individuals...
Nov 19, 2021 | Policy and Permitting, Research and Monitoring, Statewide
Click Here for Zoom Meeting Recording Click Here for Presentation Slides Meeting Notes Presenters: James Ray, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Note that Kristen Elsmore is the new CDFW point of contact for kelp restoration – kelp(at)wildlife.ca.gov...