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California Department
of Fish and Game
State Headquarters

www.dfg.ca.gov

Organization Type:
Government Agency

Mission:
To manage California's diverse fish, wildlife and plant resources and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological value and for their use and enjoyment by the public.

Contact:
Jack A. Edwards
California Department of Fish and Game- State Headquarters
1416 Ninth Street, 12th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814-5511
Phone: (916) 653-6420
Fax: (916) 653-1856
jedwards@dfg.ca.gov

Geographical Focus:
State

Counties Served:
All

Activities:
Education, Enforcement, Conservation, Recreation, Restoration, Resource Management, Water Pollution Prevention

Topic:
Wetlands, Wildlife, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Bay & Estuary Habitats

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Nature Trails, Publications, Brochures, Guidebooks, Website, Library/Lending Materials, Interpretive Center

Education Programs:

  • Project WILD/Aquatic WILD: an interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education program that emphasizes wildlife. Two activity guides contain supplementary curriculum for grades K-12.
  • Salmonids in the Classroom Program- hands-on, interdisciplinary project for grades K-12. Classroom teachers and students raise trout.
  • Hunter Education: provides training for all first time California resident hunters.
  • Fishing in the City: works to improve fishing in urban areas, teaches people to fish and helps people understand how their actions affect the quality of water in local streams, lakes and bays.
  • The Nature Bowl is a fun, cooperative learning team competition for 3rd through 6th grade students for Sacramento, Yolo, Butte, Colsa, Sutter, Placer, El Dorado and Yuba counties.

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal, General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30

In-Service Training:
Teachers, Docents/Volunteers, Naturalists, Students/Interns, General Public
Project WILD workshops for formal and nonformal educators; docent training at selected Department of Fish and Game facilities statewide; training in other Department programs such as Salmonids in the Classroom, Fishing in the City and Nature Bowl.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Department of Fish and Game Volunteer Program
  Description:
Volunteer positions include, but not limited to:
Volunteer Mangager, Docent Naturalist, Special Event Assisitant, Fishing Clinic Instructor, Project WILD Workshop Instructor, Hatchery Aide, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Hunter Education Instructor, Biological Aide, Special Project Assistant.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Various, depending upon position
  Commitment Required:
Various
  Application/Training:
Information/application available from :
•  Northern California and North Coast Region- Redding: 530-225-2566
•  Eastern Sierra-Inland Deserts Region- Chino Hills: 760-872-1133
•  Oil Spill Volunteer Program - Sacramento: 916-324-6250
•  Sacramento Valley and Central Sierra Region- Rancho Cordova: 916-358-2885
•  Central Coast Region - Napa: 831-728-2822
•  San Joaguin Valley Southern Sierra Region- Fresno: 559-376-2846
•  South Coast Region- Long Beach: 562-590-5187
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes


Videos:
For Loan
•  Raw Footage for video production is free. Contact 916-653-1075
•  Various titles on wildlife species. Contact 916-653-2225

CD-Rom:
For purchase
•  California's Wildlife. Contact 916-327-8822

Service Fee:
CD-Rom fee

General Services:
Available at selected Wildlife Areas, Ecological Reserves and Fish Hatcheries: Restrooms, Picnic Area, Telephone

Parking Availability:
Yes

Disabled Access:
Restroom and/or recreation opportunities at eight facilities throughout the state are all accessible.



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