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
- Great News! Californians recycled an all-time high of 14.7 billion California Refund Value (CRV) beverage containers in 2007, putting money in their pockets and doing wonders for the environment. Get the scoop...
- Department of Conservation Director Bridgett Luther spoke at the Parent Teacher Assocation Annual Conference in early May, as part of a panel discussion on how to help build sustainable practices at schools. See her list of green schools resources...
- 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...