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California Wildlife Action California Wildlife Action PlanPlan
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?
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
Region AssessmentsRegion Assessments
• Species at risk associated with region
• Major stressors affecting wildlife and habitats
• Recommended actions to restore and conserve wildlife and habitats
Region AssessmentsRegion Assessments• Consulted 30 or more
conservation experts in each region.
• Reviewed major conservation planning documents.
• Peer Reviewed by regional experts.
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.
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
Wildlife Species MatrixWildlife Species Matrix
•Species Status•Range Maps•Population Trends •Habitat Affiliation•Regional Affiliation
Greatest Threats to WildlifeGreatest Threats to Wildlife
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
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
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
Resource Assessment and Resource Assessment and MonitoringMonitoring
Sierra Nevada Montane Meadow & Quaking Aspen CommunitiesSierra Nevada Montane Meadow & Quaking Aspen Communities
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.
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
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.
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
Wildlife at Risk in Bay-DeltaWildlife at Risk in Bay-Delta(Examples species at risk in bay area)
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
Bay-Delta Conservation Bay-Delta Conservation ActionsActions
(List key actions for bay area)
Implementation of the Implementation of the CA Wildlife Action PlanCA Wildlife Action Plan
Next steps for Bay-Delta?
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
Thank YouThank You
California Wildlife Action Plan and related information:
www.dfg.ca.gov/habitats/wdp