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Originally established in 1987 as the Ventura Endangered Species Recovery Office for the California condor and southern sea otter, the office became a fully functioning Fish & Wildlife Office in 1993. The Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (VFWO) is located in the City of San Buenaventura, more commonly known as Ventura. The City of San Buenaventura is on the Pacific Ocean approximately 25 miles east of Santa Barbara and 55 miles west of Los Angeles.
The VFWO has all or parts of 11 counties in its area of responsibility including: San Benito County; the coastal counties from Santa Cruz County south to western Los Angeles County; the desert portions of Los Angeles, Kern, and San Bernardino counties; Inyo County; and Mono County south of Conway Summit. Our office is responsible for managing the protection of over 100 various species. Our office currently houses 46 full-time and part-time employees. The VFWO is part of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Pacific Region. For directions to the VFWO, click this button.
The Mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
The Service helps protect a healthy environment for people, fish and wildlife, and helps Americans conserve and enjoy the outdoors and our living treasures. The Service's major responsibilities are for migratory birds, endangered species, certain marine mammals, and freshwater and anadromous fish.
Our address is:
2493 Portola Road, Suite B
Ventura, CA 93003
office: 805-644-1766
fax: 805-644-3958 |
