Download - California Wildlife Action Plan Overview
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California Wildlife Action California Wildlife Action PlanPlan
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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?
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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
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Region AssessmentsRegion Assessments
• Species at risk associated with region
• Major stressors affecting wildlife and habitats
• Recommended actions to restore and conserve wildlife and habitats
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Region AssessmentsRegion Assessments• Consulted 30 or more
conservation experts in each region.
• Reviewed major conservation planning documents.
• Peer Reviewed by regional experts.
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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.
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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
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Wildlife Species MatrixWildlife Species Matrix
•Species Status•Range Maps•Population Trends •Habitat Affiliation•Regional Affiliation
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Greatest Threats to WildlifeGreatest Threats to Wildlife
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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
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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
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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
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Resource Assessment and Resource Assessment and MonitoringMonitoring
Sierra Nevada Montane Meadow & Quaking Aspen CommunitiesSierra Nevada Montane Meadow & Quaking Aspen Communities
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Wildlife at Risk in Bay-DeltaWildlife at Risk in Bay-Delta(Examples species at risk in bay area)
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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
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Bay-Delta Conservation Bay-Delta Conservation ActionsActions
(List key actions for bay area)
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Implementation of the Implementation of the CA Wildlife Action PlanCA Wildlife Action Plan
Next steps for Bay-Delta?
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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
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Thank YouThank You
California Wildlife Action Plan and related information:
www.dfg.ca.gov/habitats/wdp