The Department of Conservation provides services and information that promote environmental health, economic vitality, informed land-use decisions and sound management of our state's natural resources.
Watershed Program
The Resources Secretary has appointed a State Watershed Program Advisory Committee to advise on the development and conduct of a new State Watershed Program. The committee will be responsible for guiding an extensive public outreach process to engage and receive advice from local people and communities on the construct of this new state program. The Department of Conservation has been assigned to support this process.
News
- April 22 was Earth Day, and Californians again had the opportunity to commit themselves to making lifestyle choices, big and small, that help the environment. This New York Times Magazine article helps answer the question, "Why Bother?" Get the scoop...
- $20 million dollars in grant funding is now available through the Division of Recycling Market Development and Expansion Grants Program. Concept papers are due May 12. Find out more...
- New seismic hazard zone maps released by the California Geological Survey show areas of western Alameda County that may be more likely to face ground failure in the event of a large earthquake. Read all about it...
- Actor, environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. has joined the Department of Conservation team as a spokesperson to help promote beverage container recycling. He'll be appearing at several events during the year to talk about why recycling is important. Learn more...