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Page 1: California Wildlife Action Plan Overview

California Wildlife Action California Wildlife Action PlanPlan

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Conservation ChallengesConservation ChallengesAnswers 3 primary questions:

• What are the species and habitats of greatest conservation need

• What are the major stressors affecting native wildlife and habitats?

• What are the actions needed to restore and conserve wildlife?

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North North Coast / Coast / KlamathKlamath

ModocModoc

Bay-Delta & Bay-Delta & Central ValleyCentral Valley

Sierra Nevada & CascadesSierra Nevada & Cascades

Central Central CoastCoast

MojaveMojave

Colorado Colorado DesertDesert

South South CoastCoast

Regional ApproachRegional Approach

MarineMarine

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Region AssessmentsRegion Assessments

• Species at risk associated with region

• Major stressors affecting wildlife and habitats

• Recommended actions to restore and conserve wildlife and habitats

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Region AssessmentsRegion Assessments• Consulted 30 or more

conservation experts in each region.

• Reviewed major conservation planning documents.

• Peer Reviewed by regional experts.

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Wildlife Species at Risk…Wildlife Species at Risk…Special Animals List (About 800 taxa):• CESA or ESA Listed or Candidates.• Meet the criteria for listing under CEQA.• Species of Special Concern.• Biologically rare, limited distribution,

declining across range, or have vulnerable life cycle.

• Populations threatened with extirpation.• Closely associated with declining habitats.

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Wildlife Species At RiskWildlife Species At RiskCalifornia’s Special Animals List:

• Updated species info

• Developed new range maps for vertebrates

• List is continually updated

Access at: www.dfg.ca.gov/habitats/wdp

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Wildlife Species MatrixWildlife Species Matrix

•Species Status•Range Maps•Population Trends •Habitat Affiliation•Regional Affiliation

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Greatest Threats to WildlifeGreatest Threats to Wildlife

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Greatest Threats to Wildlife Greatest Threats to Wildlife DiversityDiversity

• Growth and development• Water management conflicts• Invasive Species• Climate change• Livestock grazing• Fire suppression• Forest management practices• Recreational activities

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Key Conservation ChallengesKey Conservation Challenges• Expand conservation planning• Integrate wildlife conservation into

local land-use decisions• Secure water for wildlife• Restore riparian and sensitive habitats• Control invasive species• Expand wildlife conservation education

*See Workshop Results

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Strengthening California’s Strengthening California’s Conservation CapacityConservation Capacity

• Expand state’s resource assessment capabilities (State,Fed, NGOs)

• Expand assistance to local and regional agencies for conservation planning and implementation

• Establish reliable broad-based funding for wildlife conservation

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Resource Assessment and Resource Assessment and MonitoringMonitoring

Sierra Nevada Montane Meadow & Quaking Aspen CommunitiesSierra Nevada Montane Meadow & Quaking Aspen Communities

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Resource Assessment and Resource Assessment and MonitoringMonitoring

Good wildlife information is important:

• To inform wildlife regulatory decisions

• To design habitat restoration and mitigation projects

• To prepare multispecies regional conservation plans.

• To prepare management plans for public wildlands.

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Conservation Planning andConservation Planning and Local Land-Use Decisions Local Land-Use Decisions

• Regional, multi-species conservation planning is preferred

• State lacks capacity to provide technical assistance and financial incentives for local conservation planning

• In next 10 years, most development will occur outside of NCCPs or regional conservation plans

• Need to integrate conservation planning into local land-use decision-making

See Workshop Results

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Need for Reliable FundingNeed for Reliable Funding• 20 major unfunded mandates in last 30

years.

• Currently, $1 GF per Calif resident devoted to Fish and Game

• Major broad conservation programs and marine management depend on GF

• Most recommended actions will not be implemented without new revenue sources.

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Bay-Delta RegionBay-Delta Region

(Make this a pretty slide with bay area photos. I know you have a lot of photos)

• Species at Risk• Threats to wildlife• Recommended conservation

actions

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Wildlife at Risk in Bay-DeltaWildlife at Risk in Bay-Delta(Examples species at risk in bay area)

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Threats to Wildlife of the Threats to Wildlife of the Bay-Delta RegionBay-Delta Region

• Growth and development (including urban, residential, and agricultural)

• Water management and reduced

water for wildlife

• Water pollution

• Invasive species

• Climate change

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Bay-Delta Conservation Bay-Delta Conservation ActionsActions

(List key actions for bay area)

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Implementation of the Implementation of the CA Wildlife Action PlanCA Wildlife Action Plan

Next steps for Bay-Delta?

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Photo CreditsPhoto CreditsEugenia PattenEugenia Patten

Dan VintDan VintGerald & Buff CorsiGerald & Buff Corsi

Dr. Lloyd Glenn InglesDr. Lloyd Glenn InglesDavid WrightDavid WrightAlan LevitonAlan LevitonHenk WallaysHenk Wallays

William FlaxingtonWilliam FlaxingtonWilliam LeonardWilliam Leonard

Mario Garcia-ParisMario Garcia-ParisMichael FrancisMichael FrancisAdam BacherAdam Bacher

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Thank YouThank You

California Wildlife Action Plan and related information:

www.dfg.ca.gov/habitats/wdp