California Natural Resources Agency

#ICYMI: The California Tahoe Conservancy awarded a $220,000 grant to help fund the creation of a new Lake Tahoe Basin liaison position for the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. Including all voices is key to #conservation. This grant for a Washoe Tribe Tahoe Basin liaison ensures meaningful #Tribal participation in land management decisions!

We’re helping achieve The White House America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge to protect, restore, and reconnect 8 million acres of #wetlands and 100,000 miles of our nation's rivers and streams by 2030. 💧 Here are 3 examples of how California is making a splash: Earlier this month, CDFW partnered with the Tule River Tribe to release a family of seven beavers in the South Tule River watershed as part of a multi-year beaver reintroduction effort. These busy architects construct dams that hold water, keeping it available during dry seasons, boosting summer flows, and even improving the Tribe's drinking water supply. Governor Newsom announced the return of over 2,800 acres of ancestral lands to the Shasta Indian Nation, supporting the Tribe's future stewardship of the land and water. In 2023, the Nature Conservancy received a $2.75 million grant from the Wildlife Conservation Board to protect a 398 acres of vital salmon habitat in French Creek, a tributary of the Klamath River. By securing the land and improving streamflow, this project will help safeguard salmon populations as the Klamath River undergoes its historic dam removal.

These past few days at the Mediterranean Climate Action Partnership have been filled with incredible collaboration, powerful discussions, and actionable steps towards a more sustainable future. We've heard from inspiring leaders, exchanged knowledge, and built connections that will amplify our collective impact on #climatechange. 🌎 Thank you to all the partners, attendees, and speakers who made this convening such a success! We're energized and equipped to continue working together to create a positive change for our planet and communities. #MCAP2024 #Sustainability

We're out in the field for day ✌ of the Mediterranean Climate Action Partnership gathering. From goat grazing projects to new uses of carbon credits, this partnership is leading the way to discuss innovative #climateresilience strategies. 🌳 #MCAP2024 #Sustainability

Congratulations to yesterday's recipients of the Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor Award, the highest honor the state can bestow upon its employees. 🎉 Amongst the 29 recipients, 12 were employees in departments under the California Natural Resources Agency including: 1. Christopher Acevedo, Gold, CAL FIRE 2. Timothy Cabral, Silver, CAL FIRE 3. Kyle Callaway, Silver, CAL FIRE 4. Josh Clark, Silver, CAL FIRE 5. Kenneth Ellis, Silver, CAL FIRE 6. Roger Allyn Giese, Gold, CAL FIRE 7. Joe Green, Silver, CAL FIRE 8. John May, Gold, CAL FIRE 9. Kory McGranahan, Gold, CAL FIRE 10. Ariel Sosa, Silver, CAL FIRE 11. Max Hunter, Gold, State Parks 12. Riley Rhodes, Gold, State Parks Thank you for your work and sacrifice!

For the first time in decades, beavers have returned to the South Fork Tule River watershed thanks to California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Beaver Restoration Program and the Tule River Tribe. 🦫 "Tribal expertise and Traditional Ecological Knowledge are crucial for tackling the biodiversity crisis. The Tule River Tribal Council is leading efforts to reintroduce beavers to their ancestral lands, benefiting both people and ecosystems. Congratulations to the tribe and CDFW for their partnership!" - Geneva E. B. Thompson, Deputy Secretary for Tribal Affairs, California Natural Resources Agency Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6_Zfx7n #Biodiversity #TEK #BeaverRestoration

Good morning from day ☝ of the inaugural Mediterranean Climate Action Partnership convening. This week, we’re meeting with leaders of sub-national governments with mediterranean climates across five continents to protect our communities, ecosystems, and accelerate action to combat climate change. 🌎 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ek-DASfT #MCAP2024 #Drought #Wildfire #MCAP #MediterraneanClimateActionPartnership

Help the California Department of Fish and Wildlife shape the future of our state's public lands! 🌿  Take a quick survey to share your thoughts on how to best manage parks, wildlife habitats, and outdoor recreation areas. Your voice will help CDFW prioritize funding and programs that serve both you and your community. https://lnkd.in/e6j-mcvK

Federal, state, and local partners are coming together to invest in California's priorities through multi-benefit strategies like the McCormack-Williamson Tract project. Separated into two phases, this project helps address: 🐟 Wildlife benefits 💧 Water quality 🏠 Flood protection 🚧 Public safety

With temperatures expected to rise over the weekend, here are some tips to help you stay safe and cool. 🥤Hydration is key! Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty. 🏠Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day. 🛟If heading to a waterway to cool off – Wear a lifejacket, swim in designated areas, and actively supervise children. Remember: Check on elderly neighbors or anyone who might be vulnerable to the heat.