Resource Links
Pacific Southwest Region (Region 8)
This office supervises offices, refuges and fishery operations in California, Nevada and the Klamath Basin.
ECOS
The Environmental Conservation Online System has data about species status, critical habitat, recovery plans, habitat conservation plans and other topics.
Fish & Wildlife Offices Serving California
These offices handle issues such as endangered species protection and recovery, environmental quality, and conservation partnerships. See information about jurisdiction
National Wildlife Refuges in Our Area
- Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
- Kern National Wildlife Refuge
- Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge
- San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex
- Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
- Guide to other refuges in California and Nevada
Law Enforcement
Other Federal Resource Agencies
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Bureau of Land Management in California
Bureau of Reclamation Mid-Pacific Region
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9
Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Fisheries Service
Natural Resource Conservation Service, California
Federal Register Notices
Fish & Wildlife Service Library
Documents Available for Public Inspection
(to be published in the next day or so)
Federal Internet Portals
USA.gov Federal engine
The Federal Register main page
Documents on public inspection
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
GeoData.Gov One-stop geographic data
Grants.Gov Find and apply for Federal grants
Regulations.Gov Comment online
RegInfo.Gov Information about Federal regulations
State of California Agencies
CA Environmental Protection Agency
California Bay-Delta Authority
Coastal Commission Coastal zone management except in the San Francisco Bay, which is handled by SF Bay Conservation & Development Commission
Coastal Conservancy purchases, protects, restores and enhances coastal resources, and provides access to the shore.
- California Outdoors Q&A
- Bay-Delta Region
- Biogeographic Data Branch
- Habitat Conservation Branch
- Law Enforcement
- Wildlife Branch
Pesticide Regulation -- Endangered Species Project
ICE U.C. Davis Information Center for the Environment
State Bar Environmental Law Links
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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...