California Department of Fish and Wildlife Archives

Wildlife Survey Available

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 29, 2024 with No Comments

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) wants to hear your opinion on the Wildlife Areas and Ecological Reserves CDFW manages on behalf of the public. To help shape future policies on equitable access and enjoyment of these outdoor spaces, add your voice now to their online survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/vg9ys7v and share the link with your friends, loved ones, and others in your community.

Rodenticides Kill More Than Rodents

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 12, 2020 with No Comments

There have been several reports of dead animals throughout the hills. One day bunnies in the yard, the next day dead bunnies in the yard. Consequently, it seemed like a good time to remind everyone that there are ways to peacefully co-exist with nature when you live at the wildland-urban interface. Just like the Lion King story goes–we are all part of the circle of life. When one part of the circle is impacted, all parts are impacted. The fact … Read More

Mountain Lion Moves Closer to Protected Status

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 19, 2020 with No Comments

The Southern California sub-species of mountain lion may get extra protections from the state. The populations are at risk of extinction due to habitat fragmentation, lack of breeding partners, wildlife-vehicle collisions, depredation permits, and loss of habitat. A review period will be opened if the State Fish and Game Commission decides to formally grant our local cougars protected status. View the Los Angeles Times article.

Traffic Leads to Conservation

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 24, 2017 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone’s Claire Schlotterbeck got a shout out for creating Chino Hills State Park in this article. You could say the apple does not fall far from the tree with daughter Melanie Schlotterbeck featured in the article. Read the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service article.