Climate Change and the Department of Fish and Game

In keeping with its mission, the Department of Fish and Game is committed to minimizing to the maximum extent practical the effects of climate change on the state’s natural resources through the development of adaptation and mitigation measures, policies, and practices that provide clear benefits to fish and wildlife and recognize the uncertainty associated with future climatic states.  We are working to identify, respond, and prepare for climate change through landscape scale efforts, including the state wildlife action plan, the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, the National Fish Habitat Action Plan, and other efforts that support managing robust populations and healthy fish and wildlife habitats.

We recognize emerging climate change science brings uncertainty and are committed to focusing on an approach that effectively addresses this uncertainty through the use of a variety of planning tools and strategic initiatives.  We also recognize the importance of developing and maintaining partnerships as an effective means of addressing the broad scope of climate change issues. By working together and taking actions today we can better anticipate the effects of future climate change and fulfill our responsibility to conserve fish, wildlife and the places they live for future generations to enjoy.

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