California Natural Resources Agency

The 15-member Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake, created by Assembly Bill 707 (Aguiar-Curry, Ch. 842, Statutes of 2017) includes representatives from tribes, Lake County, UC Davis and the Central Valley Regional Water Quality ...

The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection serves and safeguards the people and protects the property and resources of California.

Contact: 916-653-5123

The California Conservation Corps is the oldest and largest conservation corps in the country and develops thousands of young men and women into citizens with...

Contact: 800-952-5627

The California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) is a state entity tasked with preserving and protecting California’s cultural resources.

Contact: 916-653-2812

With a team of scientists and other dedicated professionals, the Department of Conservation administers a variety of programs vital to California's...

Contact: 916-322-1080

The Mission of the Department of Fish and Wildlife is to manage California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend,...

Contact: 888-773-8450

To provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most...

Contact: 916-653-6995

To manage and protect the water resources of California in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and to protect, restore, and enhance the...

Contact: 916-653-5791

Within Exposition Park’s 160 acre, you can experience the fun of science, math and technology learning at the California Science Center, explore natural and cultural...

Contact: 213-744-2098

The Baldwin Hills Conservancy's mission is to acquire open space and manage public lands within the Baldwin Hills area and to provide recreation, restoration and protection of wildlife habitat within the territory for the public's enjoyment and educa ...

Contact: 310-202-3010

The California Biodiversity Council (CBC) was formed in 1991 to improve coordination and cooperation between the various resource management and environmental protection organizations at federal, state, and local levels.

Contact: 916-651-9202

The Board is a government-appointed body within the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. It is responsible for developing the general forest policy of the state, for determining the guidance policies of the Department and for representing the ...

Contact: 916-653-8007

The Boating and Waterways Commission (Commission) is mandated by the Harbors and Navigation Code (HNC) to advise and comment to the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways on all matters within its jurisdiction. The Commission must a ...

Contact: 888-326-2822

The California African American Museum's mission is to research, collect, preserve, and interpret for public enrichment the history, art, and culture of African Americans with an emphasis on California and the western United States.

The Commission is committed to protecting and enhancing California’s coast and ocean for present and future generations.

Contact: 415-904-5200

The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency.

Contact: 916-654-4287

Established in 1870, the California Fish and Game Commission’s decisions are intended to create a healthy, biodiverse and natural California in which native fish and wildlife thrive within dynamic ecosystems and inspire human interaction and enjoymen ...

Contact: 916-653-4899

The California Science Center provides an innovative model for science learning by combining exhibits with an on-site Science Center School and Amgen Center for Science Learning as well as a teacher professional development program.

The Commission, as a California public agency, complies with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by considering environmental impacts for any proposed project, mitigating to less than significant any environmental impa ...

Contact: 916-574-1900

California’s ten State conservancies play an integral role in conservation, protecting and restoring natural resources and providing public recreational opportunities. Together, the conservancies comprise a coordinated effort, bringing government res ...

Contact: 530-542-5580

The California Water Commission consists of nine members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate. Seven members are chosen for their general expertise related to the control, storage, and beneficial use of water and two are chosen ...

Contact: 916-902-7328

The Central Valley Flood Protection Board (Board) is the regulatory agency charged with overseeing the flood management system in California’s Central Valley – the most flood prone area of the state. Formerly known as the State Reclamation Board, the ...

Contact: 916-574-0609

The Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy mission is to protect the natural and cultural resources of the Coachella Valley: the scenic, wildlife, cultural, geologic, and recreational resources that make this such a splendid place for people and all ...

Contact: 760-776-5026

The Colorado River Board represents the State of California and its Members in discussions and negotiations with the Colorado River Basin States, federal, state and local governmental agencies and Mexico regarding the management of the Colorado River ...

Contact: 818-500-1625

We protect, maintain, enhance and enrich the overall quality of the Delta environment and economy. We do this with a focus on Agriculture, Recreation and Natural Resources, while remaining mindful of the importance of the Delta to all Californians.

Contact: 916-375-4800

The mission of the Delta Stewardship Council is to achieve the coequal goals. As stated in the CA Water code, “‘Coequal goals’ means the two goals of providing a more reliable water supply for California and protecting, restoring, and enhancing the D ...

Contact: 916-445-5511

The SMGB represents the State's interest in the development, utilization and conservation of mineral resources; reclamation of mined lands; development of geologic and seismic hazard information; and to provide a forum for public participation​.

Contact: 916-322-1082

The Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), created in statute in 1976, is a nine-member body, appointed by the Governor, to identify and catalog cultural resources (i.e., places of special religious or social significance to Native Americans, an ...

Contact: (916) 373-3710

The OPC will ensure that California maintains healthy, resilient, and productive ocean and coastal ecosystems for the benefit of current and future generations.

The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) ensures that California’s utilities, above and below ground, are taking effective action to prioritize and reduce infrastructure risk.

The Oroville Dam Citizens Advisory Commission, created by Senate Bill 955 (Nielsen), was established to be a public forum for discussing issues related to the Oroville Dam facilities.

The California State Park and Recreation Commission was created as the State Park Commission in 1927. The Commission has specific authorities and responsibilities which are defined in California law. These include the approval of general plans for un ...

Contact: 800-777-0369

The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy (Conservancy) is a primary state agency in the implementation of ecosystem restoration in the Delta and supports efforts that advance environmental protection and the economic well-being of Delta residents ...

Contact: 916-375-2084

The San Diego River Conservancy was established by an act of the California Legislature (AB 2156, Kehoe) to preserve, restore and enhance the San Diego River Area. The Conservancy is a new, independent, non-regulatory agency within the Resources Agen ...

Contact: 619-645-3188

The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) is a California state planning and regulatory agency with regional authority over the San Francisco Bay, the Bay’s shoreline band, and the Suisun Marsh. BCDC was created in 1965 and ...

Contact: 415-352-3600

The San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) was created by the California legislature in 1999. We're one of ten conservancies within the California Resources Agency. Our mission is to preserve open space and habitat i ...

Contact: 626-815-1019

The San Joaquin River Conservancy is a regionally governed agency created to develop and manage the San Joaquin River Parkway, a planned 22-mile natural and recreational area in the floodplain extending from Friant Dam to Highway 99. The Conservancy’ ...

Contact: 559-253-7324

The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy was established by the California State Legislature in 1980. Since that time, it has helped to preserve over 72,000 acres of parkland in both wilderness and urban settings, and improved more than 114 public recr ...

Contact: 310-589-3200

The Sierra Nevada Region provides a wealth of vitally important benefits to the people of California including more than 60% of the State's developed water supply, habitat for an incredibly diverse range of wildlife, renewable energy generation, and ...

Contact: 530-823-4670

The Coastal Conservancy is a State agency established in 1976 to protect and improve natural lands and waterways, help people get to and enjoy the outdoors, and sustain local economies along the length of California’s coast and around San Francisco B ...

Contact: 510-286-1015

The Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Program was created out of the critical need to better manage growing demands for off-highway recreation, while at the same time foster respect for private property rights and protect California's natural and ...

The State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC) is a 9-member board, appointed by the Governor, with responsibilities for the identification, registration, and preservation of California's historical resources. Five members are professionals in the ...

Contact: 916-445-7000

The primary responsibilities of WCB are to select, authorize and allocate funds for the purchase of land and waters suitable for recreation purposes and the preservation, protection and restoration of wildlife habitat. WCB approves and funds projects ...

Contact: 916-445-8448