EnvironmentCalifornia, Federal Agencies Launch Effort To Save Endangered FishJuly 12, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia and federal agencies say a new strategy is needed to save the endangered Delta smelt.
EnvironmentCalifornia Wildlife Agency Monitoring Bat DiseaseMay 9, 2016 | Amy QuintonThe California Department of Fish and Wildlife is concerned white-nose syndrome, a disease affecting bats, could show up in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDelta Smelt Populations Plummet 2nd Year In A RowMarch 7, 2016 | Amy QuintonThis is the worst year in history for populations of the tiny threatened fish that’s often on the frontline in California’s water wars. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's Commercial Dungeness Crab Season To Stay ClosedFebruary 18, 2016(AP) - The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has decided to keep the commercial Dungeness season closed until all or part of the coast is clear of the deadly toxin that has been found in some of the crabs.
EnvironmentWatch Out For Wildlife Week Kicks OffSeptember 14, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe California Department of Fish and Wildlife and CalTrans are working on six projects around the state to reduce the number of collisions involving vehicles and wild animals.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezParts Of Merced River Closed For FishingAugust 21, 2015There’s no fishing on a stretch of the Merced River. An official from the Department of Fish and Wildlife talks about the closure. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEndangered Gray Wolves Found In Northern CaliforniaAugust 20, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe California Department of Fish and Wildlife has photographic evidence of five gray wolf pups and two adults in Northern California.
EnvironmentFresno Man Fights Off Black Bear, Drives To HospitalAugust 14, 2015(AP) - Wildlife authorities say a 67-year-old California man fought off a black bear that attacked him from behind then drove himself to a hospital.
EnvironmentDrought Forces Trout To Be Shipped From San Joaquin HatcheryAugust 13, 2015(AP) - About 80,000 pounds of rainbow trout had to be rescued from the San Joaquin Hatchery and moved to cooler waters in Shaver Lake as a result of the ongoing drought.
EnvironmentSierra Scientists Study Deer Migration North Of TruckeeAugust 11, 2015(AP) - Scientists in the Sierra Nevada have started tracking a mule deer herd north of Lake Tahoe with radio collars to try to learn more about their migration patterns and better understand why so many are struck by cars.