The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has awarded $17 million in grants for 18 statewide restoration and protection projects. These initiatives focus on disadvantaged communities, salmon and steelhead recovery in the Klamath-Trinity watershed, and the restoration of wetlands, meadows, and areas impacted by cannabis cultivation. Funding stems from the Nature-Based Solutions Initiative, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds, Proposition 68, and the Cannabis Program.
Key Highlights:
Klamath-Trinity Watershed: $1.6M supports projects like the Scott River Tailings Restoration and Marble Peaks Ranch acquisition, improving salmon habitats and ecosystem health…