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Habitat Restoration

California has lost more than 90% of its historic wetlands and over 95% of its historic streamside trees, shrubs, and ground vegetation due to urbanization, agricultural conversion, flood control, and invasion by nonnative plants. It is estimated that an astounding 99% of the historic native grasslands of California have been lost or have become dominated by nonnative plants. Habitat restoration and conservation is essential to preserving California's fish and wildlife resources. With more than two-thirds of California's land in private ownership, the future of the state's wildlife habitat is dependent on the conservation practices of the private landowner.

Where We Work (1.22MB PDF)

Initiative Areas of California, Nevada and the Klamath Basin of Oregon (7.40 MB PDF)

Partners for Fish & Wildlife Offices Websites

• Arcata Conservation Partnerships Program
• Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office
• Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office
• Nevada Fish and Wildlife Office

Local Coastal Programs

San Francisco Bay

North Coast/Humbolt Bay

Habitat Restoration Programs

• Partners for Fish & Wildlife
• Coastal Program
• Tribal Partnerships (coming soon!)
• Schoolyard Habitats (coming soon!)
• Grant Opportunities (Excell Spreadsheet)