Pacific Southwest Region
Region 8, the Pacific Southwest Region, was established 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. The Pacific-Southwest Region places decision-making 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, Calif.
PACIFIC SOUTHWEST HIGHLIGHTS
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Credit: USFWSSCEP Students Hone Wildlife Chops in California's State Capitol
Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) participants Maria Rabot and Katherine Sun wanted to get their hands dirty this summer, and that's exactly what they did while living and working in California's State Capitol. Both found their days with the 3-year-old office packed with the hands-on action they sought. See the full story...
Credit: USFWSNevadan David Spicer Receives Service's Citizen's Award
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service presented David Spicer of Beatty, Nevada, with the Service Citizen's Award for his efforts to conserve and restore habitat for the Amargosa toad in rural Nye County, Nevada. This award commends private citizens and organizations for their significant contributions to the mission and goals of the Service. See the full story...
Credit: USFWSYouth Conservation Corps Helps Bay Area Refuges Save Habitat, Wildlife
For the third straight year, the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex hosted a crew of high school students as part of the national Youth Conservation Corps, a program started in 1970 to introduce young people to careers in natural resource management. This year's crew of eight students came from Menlo Park and East Palo Alto, Calif. See the full story...
Credit: USFWSFirst Successful Bald Eagle Nesting at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
A bald eagle taking his first flight was quite a momentous occasion at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. The rapro was the first bald eagle known to be born on the Sacramento NWR, according to refuge staff.
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Recent News Releases 
- Sep 13, 2012 - New Plan Will Help Tiny Foxes Continue Big Steps Toward Recovery
- Sep 13, 2012 - New Report Shows Rise in Hunting, Fishing and Wildlife-Related Recreation Participation in 28 States
- Sep 12, 2012 - AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar, Ashe Announce More than $29 Million to Expand Refuge System, Conserve Wetlands
- Sep 10, 2012 - Draft Economic Analysis on Proposed Revised Critical Habitat for Munz’s Onion and San Jacinto Vallley Crownscale Released
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renewable energy
Lands in California and Nevada are among the worlds richest sources of renewable energy in the form of wind, solar and geothermal energy. The Pacific Southwest Region provides environmental review of renewable energy projects in support of the Department of the Interior's initiatives to advance environmentally appropriate renewable energy in California and Nevada and Klamath Basin. Learn more about our role in renewable energy developmentclimate change
The impacts of climate change exacerbate existing stress on our fish and wildlife resources in California, Nevada and Klamath Basin. Dealing with these challenges will require an unprecendented level of collaboration. Learn more about the Pacific Southwest Region's efforts in understanding climate change here.
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The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service FieldNotes
FieldNotes showcases the activities, events and conservation work of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service here in the Pacific Southwest Region. The articles inside are written by our employees and reflect the efforts of the Service and our partners in conserving and preserving the unique natural resources here in California, Nevada and the Klamath Basin. After you've visited FieldNotes, follow us on these social media channels...
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Visit "Open Spaces," our daily blog about news, issues, and people in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Join in our conversation about wildlife in our news blog and add your own comments. Participate in an ongoing conversation about wildlife conservation, climate change impacts and collaborative solutions. You can also follow us on our Pacific Southwest Region Facebook and Twitter pages and share these stories with others.
