WCB Releases 2025 Year in Review
February 25, 2026
Blue Creek flows into Klamath. Photo courtesy of Peter Marbach/Western Rivers Conservancy.
We are pleased to share the Wildlife Conservation Board's 2025 Year in Review (PDF). 2025 was a year of big moments—and even bigger success stories for the protection and restoration of California’s incredible biodiversity. As we look back, the Wildlife Conservation Board celebrates a year of remarkable achievements in tribal partnerships, land conservation, habitat restoration, and outdoor equity.
Prop 4 Funding Update
February 20, 2026
Climate Bond/Wildlife Conservation Board: Prop 4 Funding Update. Application Portal Opening in Early March.
With thanks to the Legislature and Governor Newsom, I’m pleased to share that Assembly Bill 107 (Section 36) has been signed into law. This allows WCB to award Prop 4 funds that were appropriated in the Budget Act of 2025.
As a result, all projects on the Agenda for our February 26, 2026 meeting will be presented to the Board next week.
Many of you have asked when we will resume accepting pre-applications. The answer is soon.
WCB is preparing to launch a new online portal to accept pre-applications and full grant applications. We will no longer accept application materials submitted separately by email. The launch will include written guidance materials, online training, and a dedicated support email address.
We expect the new application portal to open in early March. Please sign up for our e-blast to receive the latest WCB news and updates. Thank you for your continued partnership. Here’s to more great conservation in the months ahead.
Jennifer Norris
WCB Executive Director
February 26, 2026 Wildlife Conservation Board Meeting
February 12, 2026
The Wildlife Conservation Board will meet on February 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Note this meeting will also be available via Zoom.
Location:
California Natural Resources Agency, First Floor Auditorium
715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Public is Welcome!
See Full Agenda (PDF) for more information.
April 2, 2026 Lower American River Conservancy Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement
January 22, 2026
Please join the Wildlife Conservation Board for the Lower American River Conservancy Program Advisory Committee meeting being held Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, in CNRA’s headquarters, first floor auditorium, in downtown Sacramento and also via Zoom. All are welcome to join. The meeting will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
A final agenda will be available ten days prior to the meeting.
Preliminary Agenda, February 26, 2026, Wildlife Conservation Board Meeting
January 22, 2026
The Preliminary Agenda (PDF) is available for the Wildlife Conservation Board meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the first floor Auditorium of the California Natural Resources Agency Building, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. This meeting will also be available via Zoom. The public is welcome.