Pacific Southwest RegionCalifornia, Nevada and Klamath Basin

Newsroom
- News and Features - Newsroom
  
  Providing information and assistance to Congressional offices, other agencies, media outlets, and the general public about Service activities.
- Newsroom
- Field Notes
- Featured Stories and Video
Get
Outdoors
- Get Outdoors - National Wildlife Refuges & Fish Hatcheries
  
  Clean water. Clean air. Abundant wildlife. The National Wildlife Refuge System provides and protects 150 million acres of land and water in the United States, plus more than 418 million acres of national marine monuments. The National Fish Hatchery Sysytem protects imperiled species and game fishes, including Pacific salmon and native western trout. Plants, salamanders and freshwater mussels are also beneficiaries to the work conducted by our scientists.
- Visit a Refuge
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Birding
- Visit a Fish Hatchery
- Connecting People with Nature
Wildlife &
Habitat
- Wildlife & Habitat - Endangered Species
  
  Working to reduce the effects of contaminants and other stressful impacts on fish wildlife and their habitats and to plan, implement and monitor restoration projects so that fish and wildlife resources can be recovered.
- Endangered Species
- Eagle Management
- California Condor Recovery
- Monarch Butterfly
- West Coast Population of Pacific Fisher
- Conserving Habitat
- Conservation Planning
- Environmental Quality
Working
Together
- Working Together - Conservation Partners
  
  Protecting, enhancing and restoring important fish and wildlife habitats on public and private lands through partnerships.
- Partners for Fish & Wildlife Program
- Coastal Program
- Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration
- Joint Ventures
- Tribal Partnerships
- Schoolyard Habitat Program
Science for a
Better Future
- Science for a Better Future - Conservation Science
  
  Supporting programs, tools, research and projects that integrate and apply the best available science and practices for conserving the nature of the Pacific Southwest Region.
- Science Applications
- Landscape Conservation Coalitions
- Climate Change
- Renewable Energy
Our
Programs
- Our Programs
  
  Conserving the Nature of America by conserving fish, wildlife and plants and serving the people of California, Nevada and the Klamath Basin.
- Ecological Services
- National Wildlife Refuge System
- Fish & Aquatic Conservation
- Migratory Birds
- Law Enforcement
- Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration Program
- Tribal Relations
Get
Involved
- Get Involved - Volunteer Opportunities
  
  Our volunteers are individuals who want to give back to their communities, parents who want to be good stewards of the land and set examples for their children, retired people willing to share their wealth of knowledge, concerned citizens of all ages who want to learn more about conservation, and passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to spread the word about America's greatest natural treasures.
- Volunteer at a Refuge or Hatchery
- Youth Opportunities
- Join a Friends Group
- For Teachers

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

Law Enforcement

Other Federal Resource Agencies

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Army Corps of Engineers

Bureau of Land Management in California

Bureau of Reclamation Mid-Pacific Region

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9

Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region

Geological Survey

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Fisheries Service

National Park Service

Natural Resource Conservation Service, California

Federal Register Notices

Fish & Wildlife Service Library

Main Federal Register Page

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

InvasiveSpecies.Gov

National Press Release portal

Recreation.Gov

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.

Water Resources

Fish & Game

Forestry & Fire Protection

Pesticide Regulation -- Endangered Species Project

Energy Commission

ICE U.C. Davis Information Center for the Environment

State Bar Environmental Law Links

State Parks

Water Resources Control Board

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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...