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: USFWSNew Federal Policy Supports Use of Feathers in Tribal Cultural and Religious Practices
The Department of Justice issued a new policy today designed to support the cultural and religious practices of federally-recognized tribes and tribal members while protecting native migratory bird populations. The new policy clarifies and expands existing policy protecting the right of tribal members to posess and use feathers and other parts from eagles and other federally-protected migratory birds for cultural and religious purposes. Learn more...
Credit: USFWSA Passion For Amargosa Toads
With a passion for conservation of the Amargosa toad, Beatty, Nevada rancher David Spicer, has successfully rallied together his community. His leadership brought together environmental organizations, off-road vehicle users, mining interests, ranchers, members of the Nevada business community not usually associated with species conservation, to implement conservation actions for the toad, helping preclude the need to list the species. Read the full story...
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: 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...
Recent News Releases 
- Oct 10, 2012 - It’s National Wildlife Refuge Week Time to Get Outdoors!
- Oct 04, 2012 - California Artist Robert Steiner Wins 2012 Federal Duck Stamp Contest
- Oct 02, 2012 - Service Seeks Information on Proposal to Remove Endangered Species Act Protection for the Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle (VELB)
- Sep 26, 2012 - Service Proposes to Protect the Mt. Charleston blue butterfly and Five Similar Butterflies Under the Endangered Species Act
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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.
