california wildlife action plan overview

California Wildlife Action California Wildlife Action PlanPlan

Conservation ChallengesConservation ChallengesAnswers 3 primary questions:

• What are the species and habitats of greatest conservation need

• What are the major stressors affecting native wildlife and habitats?

• What are the actions needed to restore and conserve wildlife?

North North Coast / Coast / KlamathKlamath

ModocModoc

Bay-Delta & Bay-Delta & Central ValleyCentral Valley

Sierra Nevada & CascadesSierra Nevada & Cascades

Central Central CoastCoast

MojaveMojave

Colorado Colorado DesertDesert

South South CoastCoast

Regional ApproachRegional Approach

MarineMarine

Region AssessmentsRegion Assessments

• Species at risk associated with region

• Major stressors affecting wildlife and habitats

• Recommended actions to restore and conserve wildlife and habitats

Region AssessmentsRegion Assessments• Consulted 30 or more

conservation experts in each region.

• Reviewed major conservation planning documents.

• Peer Reviewed by regional experts.

Wildlife Species at Risk…Wildlife Species at Risk…Special Animals List (About 800 taxa):• CESA or ESA Listed or Candidates.• Meet the criteria for listing under CEQA.• Species of Special Concern.• Biologically rare, limited distribution,

declining across range, or have vulnerable life cycle.

• Populations threatened with extirpation.• Closely associated with declining habitats.

Wildlife Species At RiskWildlife Species At RiskCalifornia’s Special Animals List:

• Updated species info

• Developed new range maps for vertebrates

• List is continually updated

Access at: www.dfg.ca.gov/habitats/wdp

Wildlife Species MatrixWildlife Species Matrix

•Species Status•Range Maps•Population Trends •Habitat Affiliation•Regional Affiliation

Greatest Threats to WildlifeGreatest Threats to Wildlife

Greatest Threats to Wildlife Greatest Threats to Wildlife DiversityDiversity

• Growth and development• Water management conflicts• Invasive Species• Climate change• Livestock grazing• Fire suppression• Forest management practices• Recreational activities

Key Conservation ChallengesKey Conservation Challenges• Expand conservation planning• Integrate wildlife conservation into

local land-use decisions• Secure water for wildlife• Restore riparian and sensitive habitats• Control invasive species• Expand wildlife conservation education

*See Workshop Results

Strengthening California’s Strengthening California’s Conservation CapacityConservation Capacity

• Expand state’s resource assessment capabilities (State,Fed, NGOs)

• Expand assistance to local and regional agencies for conservation planning and implementation

• Establish reliable broad-based funding for wildlife conservation

Resource Assessment and Resource Assessment and MonitoringMonitoring

Sierra Nevada Montane Meadow & Quaking Aspen CommunitiesSierra Nevada Montane Meadow & Quaking Aspen Communities

Resource Assessment and Resource Assessment and MonitoringMonitoring

Good wildlife information is important:

• To inform wildlife regulatory decisions

• To design habitat restoration and mitigation projects

• To prepare multispecies regional conservation plans.

• To prepare management plans for public wildlands.

Conservation Planning andConservation Planning and Local Land-Use Decisions Local Land-Use Decisions

• Regional, multi-species conservation planning is preferred

• State lacks capacity to provide technical assistance and financial incentives for local conservation planning

• In next 10 years, most development will occur outside of NCCPs or regional conservation plans

• Need to integrate conservation planning into local land-use decision-making

See Workshop Results

Need for Reliable FundingNeed for Reliable Funding• 20 major unfunded mandates in last 30

years.

• Currently, $1 GF per Calif resident devoted to Fish and Game

• Major broad conservation programs and marine management depend on GF

• Most recommended actions will not be implemented without new revenue sources.

Bay-Delta RegionBay-Delta Region

(Make this a pretty slide with bay area photos. I know you have a lot of photos)

• Species at Risk• Threats to wildlife• Recommended conservation

actions

Wildlife at Risk in Bay-DeltaWildlife at Risk in Bay-Delta(Examples species at risk in bay area)

Threats to Wildlife of the Threats to Wildlife of the Bay-Delta RegionBay-Delta Region

• Growth and development (including urban, residential, and agricultural)

• Water management and reduced

water for wildlife

• Water pollution

• Invasive species

• Climate change

Bay-Delta Conservation Bay-Delta Conservation ActionsActions

(List key actions for bay area)

Implementation of the Implementation of the CA Wildlife Action PlanCA Wildlife Action Plan

Next steps for Bay-Delta?

Photo CreditsPhoto CreditsEugenia PattenEugenia Patten

Dan VintDan VintGerald & Buff CorsiGerald & Buff Corsi

Dr. Lloyd Glenn InglesDr. Lloyd Glenn InglesDavid WrightDavid WrightAlan LevitonAlan LevitonHenk WallaysHenk Wallays

William FlaxingtonWilliam FlaxingtonWilliam LeonardWilliam Leonard

Mario Garcia-ParisMario Garcia-ParisMichael FrancisMichael FrancisAdam BacherAdam Bacher

Thank YouThank You

California Wildlife Action Plan and related information:

www.dfg.ca.gov/habitats/wdp