Californias Exotic Pet Ban Protects Native Wildlife and Public Health

CDFW often receives inquiries about why certain exotic animals - allowed as pets in other states - are NOT allowed as pets in California. The most common examples are ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, gerbils, monkeys, and monk parakeets. These animals are prohibited because they pose... Read More.

Final Comment Period for California’s New Water Conservation Plan

The state holds a final commenting period on newest water conservation plan to address climate change. 'Making Conservation a California Way of Life' is the state’s lastest proposed regulatory framework by the State Water Board. It aims to establish efficiency goals for each Urban Retail... Read More.