Pacific Southwest Region
Region 8, the Pacific Southwest Region, was established in 1998 in recognition of the unique natural resource challenges facing California, Nevada and the Klamath Basin. Many of these challenges evolve from the inherently rich biodiversity of this area, coupled with many of the fastest growing communities in the nation. The Pacific-Southwest Region places decision-making at the local level, where managers can best develop partnerships with external groups and organizations that contribute to the conservation of fish, wildlife and plant resources.
We will continue to be a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service. Region 8 is headquartered in Sacramento, Calif.
PACIFIC SOUTHWEST HIGHLIGHTS
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Credit: USFWSBob Shaffer Honored with National Blue-winged Teal Award
Congratulations are in order for Bob Shaffer, coordinator of Central Valley Joint Venture, recipient of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan's 2012 National Blue-winged teal award. The National Blue-winged Teal Award recognizes partners whose activities result in substantial benefits to waterfowl, other wetland-associated migratory bird populations . Full story...
Credit: USFWSPartnerships: Working with The Nature Conservancy to Replace Orchards with Native Habitat Along the Sacramento River
The Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge, located along the Sacramento River in the northern California. While the valley and banks of the river are currently areas of intensive agriculture production, historically the area was an example of sizeable biodiversity. It was this biodiversity that brought The Nature Conservancy and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service together to form the refuge 24 years ago. Full story...
Credit: USFWSSacramento NWR Staff, Partners, Rescue Stranded Salmon
They were big, approximately 15 pounds on average, and there were dozens of them. While Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge wildlife biologist Mike Carpenter was out conducting a wildlife survey on the refuge, he noticed movement in the water below a water control structure. They turned out to be Chinook salmon that had inadvertently found their way into this waterway on their spawning migration and had become stranded. Full story...
Credit: USFWSLos Banos 3rd-5th Graders Able to 'Connect With Nature' at the San Luis NWR, Thanks to Grant Program
Since the San Luis NWR visitor center's grand opening in 2011, visitors have been coming in increasing numbers. One special group of visitors has been finding it difficult to make its way to the new facility - the local area's public school children...that is, until now. Full story...
Recent News Releases 
- Jul 18, 2013 - Public Meeting Scheduled on Central Valley Project Improvement Act Annual Work Plans for Fiscal Year 2014
- Jul 18, 2013 - Service Reopens Public Comment Period for Proposals to Give Federal Protections toThree Amphibians and their Habitat
- Jul 12, 2013 - Global Wildlife Trafficking Busts Expose Illegal Internet Sales in U.S., Southeast Asia
- Jul 12, 2013 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Releases 2013 Duck Breeding Population Estimates
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renewable energy
Lands in California and Nevada are among the worlds richest sources of renewable energy in the form of wind, solar and geothermal energy. The Pacific Southwest Region provides environmental review of renewable energy projects in support of the Department of the Interior's initiatives to advance environmentally appropriate renewable energy in California and Nevada and Klamath Basin. Learn more about our role in renewable energy developmentclimate change
The impacts of climate change exacerbate existing stress on our fish and wildlife resources in California, Nevada and Klamath Basin. Dealing with these challenges will require an unprecendented level of collaboration. Learn more about the Pacific Southwest Region's efforts in understanding climate change here.
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The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service FieldNotes
FieldNotes showcases the activities, events and conservation work of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service here in the Pacific Southwest Region. The articles inside are written by our employees and reflect the efforts of the Service and our partners in conserving and preserving the unique natural resources here in California, Nevada and the Klamath Basin. After you've visited FieldNotes, follow us on these social media channels...
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Visit "Open Spaces," our daily blog about news, issues, and people in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Join in our conversation about wildlife in our news blog and add your own comments. Participate in an ongoing conversation about wildlife conservation, climate change impacts and collaborative solutions. You can also follow us on our Pacific Southwest Region Facebook and Twitter pages and share these stories with others.
