The Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office is a field office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Our work in northern California includes scientific assessments, habitat restoration, and conservation of listed species.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposal of critical habitat for the coastal DPS of Pacific marten (Martes caurina)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to designate critical habitat in northwestern California and coastal Oregon for the coastal distinct population segment of the Pacific marten, also known as the coastal marten.

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Latest News

By rubbing their flippers and forepaws simultaneously, sea otters increase the efficiency of a grooming session.
Endangered Species Act
Sea Otter Open Houses
Ventura, California –The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) will host 16 public open houses with communities in Northern California and Oregon this June to gather input on the potential reintroduction of sea otters to their historical range. The open houses will provide communities and...
a fish in water by a log
Climate Change
People of the Salmon
Since time immemorial, salmon were the common thread uniting Tribal communities throughout the Klamath River Basin. But a changing climate is impacting their natural world, especially the once abundant salmon runs. Read how the Yurok, Resighini Rancheria and Karuk nations struggle to maintain...
California condor soars over a canyon.
Endangered Species Act
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed as Cause of Three California Condor Mortalities in Arizona
Marble Canyon, Arizona – Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed as the cause of mortality for three California condors found in northern Arizona, according to wildlife officials. The Arizona-Utah population moves throughout northern Arizona and southern Utah, using the...
Landcape photo of a green basin with snowcapped mountain in the background.
Land Management
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Makes $15 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Available for Klamath Basin Restoration Projects
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced it is seeking pre-proposals for projects supported by up to $15 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for ecosystem restoration activities that address high-priority Klamath Basin challenges in southern Oregon and northern...
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Habitat Restoration
New restoration and monitoring plan will help imperiled fish in Klamath Basin
After seven years of robust discussion and collaboration, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized the Klamath Basin Integrated Fisheries Restoration and Management Plan, which will serve as a living roadmap describing the highest priority watershed restoration and monitoring actions to help...
a marsh
Habitat Restoration
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Awards Nearly $19 Million To Help Coastal Community Resilience, Provide Economic Benefits and Protect Native Ecosystems
Coastal wetlands are vitally important in protecting us from floods, filtering our water, supporting recreation and local economies, and providing habitat for fish and wildlife. Despite their importance, there has been a steady loss of coastal wetlands. Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is...
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About Us

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Fog on the Klamath River

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is "working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.'

We carry out the Service’s mission through four programs: Ecological Services, Fisheries and Aquatic Conservation, Habitat Restoration, and Science Applications. Our work spans the beautiful towering redwoods of northwestern California, the foggy shores of the Pacific, and includes majestic watersheds such as the Klamath River.

What We Do

Our Organization

A rocky shoreline of a river. The water is calm. Mist and green branches line the river.
The Ecological Services Program works to restore and protect healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and plants and the environments upon which they depend. Using the best available science, we work with federal, state, Tribal, local, and non-profit stakeholders, as well as private land owners, to...
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Baileys Crossroads,VA
Juvenile Northern Pike in aquarium at Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery, South Dakota
The Fish and Aquatic Conservation program leads aquatic conservation efforts for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. We are committed to tackling the nation’s highest priority aquatic conservation and recreational challenges to conserve, restore, and enhance fisheries for future generations.
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Falls Church,VA

Our Species

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Kneeland prairie pennycress

The Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office collects and maintains information on listed species that live in Del Norte, western Siskiyou, Humboldt, Trinity, and coastal Mendocino Counties, including legal status, survey and distributional data, life history requirements, recovery needs, population status, threats, and conservation needs.

Projects and Research

Our Library

Sharing resources to support your plant and wildlife conservation efforts, or to help you better understand our efforts.

Location and Contact Information