We are excited to announce our new public member! Karyn Gear has been appointed to the WCB Board by Senator Mike McGuire. "We are thrilled to welcome Karyn Gear to our Board," said Jennifer Norris, WCB Executive Director. "Her expertise and experience will be invaluable in our work to protect and restore California's incredible ecosystems and advance outdoor equity." To read the press release from Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast), please visit the following link: https://lnkd.in/g9JFFWGW
Wildlife Conservation Board
Government Administration
Sacramento, California 296 followers
WCB protects, restores and enhances California’s spectacular natural resources for wildlife and the public's use.
About us
The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB), restores and enhances California's spectacular natural resources for wildlife and for the public's use and enjoyment in partnership with conservation groups, government agencies and the people of California. WCB was created by legislation in 1947 to administer a capital outlay program for wildlife conservation and related public recreation. Originally created within the California Department of Natural Resources, and later placed with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, WCB is a separate and independent Board with authority and funding to carry out an acquisition and development program for wildlife conservation. WCB envisions a future in which California's wildlife, biodiversity and wild places are effectively conserved for the benefit of present and future generations. WCB projects and programs maximize return on taxpayer investment in conservation and wildlife-oriented recreation and empower and inspire current and future generations to protect California's precious habitat and wildlife resources.
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https://wcb.ca.gov/
External link for Wildlife Conservation Board
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Sacramento, California
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1947
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Primary
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715 P St
17th Floor
Sacramento, California 95814, US
Employees at Wildlife Conservation Board
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Rebecca Fris
Deputy Executive Director, Wildlife Conservation Board
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Steve Schoenig
Senior Scientist - Retired Annuitant at California Wildlife Conservation Board
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Mark Topping
Communications, Media Relations, Video Production
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Kendall Webster
Senior Right of Way Agent / Tribal Liaison, California Wildlife Conservation Board
Updates
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Wildlife Conservation Board reposted this
One of my favorite priorities to work on is wildlife crossings🐾, which help animals move safely across our lands and protect motorists. In an era of thorny environmental challenges, animal deaths from our roads is a fixable problem.💯 Wildlife crossings are a win-win solution🤝that help people & nature thrive together. This morning, I helped launch California Wildlife Reconnected🐾, a landmark public-private partnership to build more wildlife crossings. The incredible Beth Pratt and the National Wildlife Federation have brought together philanthropy & government to get more crossings built, more quickly. Which is critical to protect our renowned biodiversity in decades to come. This effort was inspired💡 by the largest wildlife crossing in the world that Caltrans is currently building outside of LA, thanks to the Annenberg Foundation, the Wildlife Conservation Board, and so many others. More on today’s launch here: https://lnkd.in/gvuVFNda Let’s go! ⏩⏩⏩
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A big THANK YOU to the Wildlife Conservation Board for funding $600,000 to Coastal Corridor Alliance in partnership with the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority for the Randall Preserve Resource Management Plan, Coastal Resilience Strategy, and Public Access Plan!
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Wildlife Conservation Board reposted this
The Wildlife Conservation Board awarded $2.45 million to support construction of the habitat elements of the Restoration and Public Access project at the former Roddy Ranch Golf Course. Both the East CCC Habitat Conservancy and the East Bay Regional Park District are enthusiastic about the continued progress and funding for the construction. Thank to the Wildlife Conservation Board for supporting all phases of this important work— from acquisition, through planning, and construction. More information about the complete project can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gbhwKcVm
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WCB is proud to support this program! Apply by October 18.
New grant opportunity! With support from the Wildlife Conservation Board, CCLT will award up to $1.0M in grants to help CA land trusts & partners advance #30x30 and #NWLCSS projects. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4cYUneD
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Wildlife Conservation Board reposted this
Check out this behind-the-scenes tour of the 485-acre Van Norden Meadow Project, which spans both Placer and Nevada counties. Watch the video to learn more. #cbecVanNorden FYI South Yuba River Citizens League is hosting public tours on 8/9 and 8/15. Check out their profile for more info. Video courtesy of Wildlife Conservation Board.
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Wildlife Conservation Board reposted this
10% of the Upper Trinity River Headwaters is now safeguarded forever! Thanks to generous funding from Wildlife Conservation Board, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, 11k acres of this crucial landscape will be protected. This project is a win for biodiversity, water security, and community health. 🌍🙌 #ProtectOurPlanet #Biodiversity #SustainableFuture #California30x30 https://lnkd.in/gNST_SUh
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