Promoting & managing California's natural resources through science, environmental health, economic vitality, and informed land-use decisions. #CalConservation
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See what’s happening across California’s Department of Conservation in the September #ConservationCatchUp:
✅Groundwater restoration
✅Well cleanup
✅Wildfire resilience
✅Statewide LiDAR coverage
✅Community transformation
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California Department of Conservation retweeted
🌧️ ¡California, prepárate para un fin de semana de Halloween lluvioso! Se espera que un sistema de tormentas traiga temperaturas más frescas y lluvias en todo el estado desde hoy y durante el fin de semana. Las lluvias más intensas podrían registrarse en el sur de California desde la noche del sábado hasta el domingo, según el @NWS. Debido a que se pronostica un fenómeno de El Niño fuerte esta temporada, California podría enfrentar un mayor riesgo de inundaciones durante los períodos de lluvias intensas.
🎃 ¿Vas a salir a celebrar Halloween o viajar este fin de semana? Reduce la velocidad al conducir por carreteras mojadas, nunca intentes cruzar zonas inundadas en tu vehículo y mantente al tanto de los pronósticos más recientes en weather.gov.
California Department of Conservation retweeted
We're celebrating the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians' acquisition of 50 acres of ancestral land.
Under Governor Newsom's leadership, California has awarded more than $200 million to support the return of over 100,000 acres to California Native American Tribes.
This is about more than returning land. It's about addressing historical wrongs, strengthening Tribal sovereignty and supporting generations of stewardship.
Land back. Stewardship forward.
@CATribalAffairs @tataviam
As #ElNiño brings the potential for a wetter-than-average winter in Southern California, monitoring wildfire burn scars is especially important.
@CaGeoSurvey experts assess risks (flash floods & debris flows) to help protect communities.
Read more here:
bit.ly/4yOAcdw
California Department of Conservation retweeted
As we face Santa Ana winds and El Niño conditions, California’s work to protect communities from extreme weather never stops.
This @weatherchannel story shows the work state crews have been leading since the 2025 LA fires — adding new protections for communities in case of post-fire debris flows.
California Department of Conservation retweeted
Cal OES crews are on the move today, delivering sandbags at the request of Orange County as El Niño-driven high tides threaten coastal communities. This is one more way @Cal_OES is supporting local partners and taking proactive steps to help protect communities from coastal impacts. We're working together to keep Californians safe and prepared and stand ready to provide additional support this El Niño storm season.
ALT Text says sandbags deployed to Orange County amid King Tides. El Niño Response. Image of shipping trucks
ALT Image or pallet of sandbags
ALT Image of sandbags
California Department of Conservation retweeted
Preparing for El Niño means acting before storms hit. Here's how we're moving faster to get critical flood and storm protection projects underway ⬇️
Under @CAgovernor Newsom's emergency action, certain state laws can be suspended for qualifying work, helping streamline permitting and environmental review, accelerate floodwater diversion efforts and remove barriers that could delay projects protecting people and communities.
We're also partnering with the @CA_Trans_Agency to identify vulnerable stretches of Highway 1 and advance protections for the coastal communities that depend on this vital route.
📣 Local public agencies: Need to fast-track an eligible storm preparedness project? Visit our online portal to request emergency streamlining assistance at link in bio.
🔗 resources.ca.gov/connectwith…
California Department of Conservation retweeted
New fact sheets:
🔸What are landslide hazards in California? Information for the public.
🔸¿Cuáles son los peligros de deslizamientos de tierra en California? Información para el público.
🔸Landslide hazards in California: What to know for emergency managers and first responders.
California Department of Conservation retweeted
Between October 19 (12:00 AM PST) and October 25 (11:59 PM) there were 44 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger.
🔸38 earthquakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9
🔸6 earthquakes between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9
The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.4 near Ferndale, CA.
ALT Infographic showing a map of California on the left and a bar graph on the right. The map shows earthquake locations as red dots with the size of the dot indicating the magnitude of the earthquake. The bar graph shows the number of earthquakes of each magnitude.
California Department of Conservation retweeted
🌊 A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for coastal areas of San Diego and Orange counties through October 29. Dangerous King Tides, combined with the potential impacts of El Niño, could increase coastal flooding, erosion, and inundation risks for low-lying roads and property.
⚠️ If you will be in affected areas:
- Stay out of the water and away from hazardous surf.
- Never drive around barricades or through flooded roads.
- Avoid flooded areas and never enter water of unknown depth.
- Stay alert, monitor local advisories and take precautions to protect yourself and your property.
Check the latest forecasts and alerts at weather.gov.
California Department of Conservation retweeted
Es posible que haya inundaciones después de tormentas fuertes o lluvias continuas. Hasta una lluvia moderada puede causar inundaciones repentinas.
CONSEJO: Presta atención a los pronósticos del tiempo y nunca manejes ni camines en agua en movimiento.
ALT Listos California and Ready.ca.gov flood preparedness alert warning residents never to drive or walk through moving floodwaters, featuring flooded neighborhood streets. 'Nunca manejes ni camines en agua en movimiento"
California Department of Conservation retweeted
Don’t wait until an earthquake to make a plan. Decide how your household will communicate, where you’ll meet, and what everyone should do during and after the shaking. Planning now reduces confusion when seconds matter. Get started: earthquakecountry.org/step2/ #EarthquakePreparedness
California Department of Conservation retweeted
TFFT Fall Rx Fire
The following Rx fires are scheduled for the week of Oct 26, 2026, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through fall/winter as weather, conditions and staffing allow. Links:⬇️@CAStateParks @NevadaForestry #TFFT #PrescribedFire
ALT Map of prescribed fire project locations in the Lake Tahoe Basin for the week of Oct. 26, 2026.
ALT Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team Prescribed Fire Newsletter for the week of Oct. 26, 2026.
ALT Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team Prescribed Fire Newsletter for the week of Oct. 26, 2026.
California Department of Conservation retweeted
Some of California’s most powerful climate solutions are found in the state’s forests, oak woodlands, and mountain meadows. When these landscapes are restored, they durably store carbon and so much more.
youtu.be/_MJslwUGabw
California Department of Conservation retweeted
With heavy rains in the El Nino forecast, CGS is using geoscience to take proactive steps to protect people & communities from landslides and debris flow hazards. These new landslide hazard fact sheets offer tips & valuable info to keep Californians safe!
conservation.ca.gov/cgs/land…
ALT First page of the fact sheet “What are landslide hazards in California”? It has text and then a cartoon schematic drawing of a landslide and how a landslide can disrupt trees, houses, and hillsides. There is a smaller drawing of a car next to a hillside with information about what to do if a road is closed from a landslide.
ALT All text and information in Spanish. First page of the fact sheet “What are landslide hazards in California”? It has text and then a cartoon schematic drawing of a landslide and how a landslide can disrupt trees, houses, and hillsides. There is a smaller drawing of a car next to a hillside with information about what to do if a road is closed from a landslide.
ALT First page of fact sheet “Landslide hazards in California” for emergency managers. It has the same large image as the previous fact sheet but the information is aimed at emergency managers rather than the public.
California Department of Conservation retweeted
The weather may be changing but the threat of wildfire remains.👇
Don’t let cooler weather fool you. 🍂
Fall has historically brought some of California’s largest and most destructive wildfires. Dry vegetation, wind, and low humidity can still create dangerous conditions.
Give your home a safety check:
🌿 Move combustible materials at least five feet from your home.
🏠 Clear leaves and debris from roofs and rain gutters.
🔥 Check that vents are ember-resistant; this means 1/16-inch to 1/8-inch corrosion-resistant, non-combustible metal mesh designed to block wind-driven fire embers and flames from entering a structure’s attic, crawl space, or eaves during a wildfire.
Cooler weather doesn’t mean the wildfire threat is over. Stay vigilant, and don’t let your guard down.
California Department of Conservation retweeted
You may see low-flying aircraft over parts of eastern California this fall — here’s why. ✈️🏔️
usgs.gov/news/state-news-rel…
California Department of Conservation retweeted
Between October 12 (12:00 AM PST) and October 18 (11:59 PM) there were 43 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger.
🔸39 earthquakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9
🔸4 earthquakes between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9
The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.4 near Petrolia, CA.
ALT Infographic showing a map of California on the right. Red dots show the location of the earthquakes and the size of the dot indicates the relative magnitude. On the right is a bar graph showing the number of earthquakes of each magnitude.
More Than Land. 💚
The legacy of Bonnie Craigs Ranch, 5,260+ acres in Redding, CA, is now permanently protected—for a veteran rancher, local communities & future generations.
Thank you CA state investments in agriculture.
Watch the story: youtu.be/XMvfH1RT_84
Find out more about grants through the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) program: conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/gra…...
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California Department of Conservation retweeted
ShakeAlert is hiring!
The USGS ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning system is looking for two Physical Scientists to join our Communication, Education, Outreach, and Technical Engagement team.
Help advance earthquake safety through public outreach, education, and partnerships. Candidates with experience in STEM education and public engagement are especially encouraged to apply.
Locations: Mountain View, CA and Seattle, WA
Salary: $100,602 – $145,468 per year (GS-12)
Positions: Permanent, full-time
Join us in supporting a public safety system that serves more than 50 million people in California, Oregon, and Washington!
Closing date is November 2, 2026, or when 75 applications are received, whichever comes first.
See: usajobs.gov/job/889240400
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