Pacific Southwest Region
California, Nevada and Klamath Basin

From Salt Ponds to Wetlands
Former commercial salt ponds in San Franciso Bay are being restored to wetlands at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Refuge (click arrow to start. Video courtesy KQED public television.)

Region 8 adopted a new name, Pacific Southwest Region, in January 2009. The name reflects our geographic location between the Service's Pacific Region (Region 1) and Southwest Region (Region 2) and is consistent with the Service's naming convention for regions.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service established Region 8, formerly the California and Nevada Operations Office (CNO), in 1998 in recognition of the unique natural resource challenges facing California, Nevada and the Klamath Basin. Many of these challenges evolve from the inherently rich biodiversity of this area, coupled with many of the fastest growing communities in the nation.

In Region 8, decision-making is placed at the local level, where managers can best develop partnerships with external groups and organizations that contribute to the conservation of fish, wildlife and plant resources. We will continue to be a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service. Region 8 is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

What's New

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Climate Change: The Region is co-sponsoring a two-day climate change workshop focused on the coastal ecosystems of California, Oregon and Washington January 29-30, 2008, in San Francisco. See the agenda and conference details.

In August 2008, the Service co-sponsored a workshop addressing climate change in arid and semiarid ecosystems in the southwest United States. See presentations and other workshop resources.

Climate change is accelerating the need for change in conservation organizations. Conservation in Transition - Leading Change in the 21st Century (1.4mb .pdf) is our vision for meeting the challenges of conservation in the 21st century.

Visit the Service's Climate Change website.

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Recent News Releases

5/1/09 - Service Seeks Applications for Tribal Wildlife Grants

4/28/09 - Service Releases Study of Economic Costs for Revised California Red-legged Frog Critical Habitat

4/28/09 - Secretaries Salazar and Locke Restore Consultations Under Endangered Species Act to Protect Species and Their Habitats

4/27/09 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces 59 Projects in the Pacific Southwest Region under President’s Economic Recovery Plan

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Last updated: April 8, 2009