The California Council for Wildlife Rehabilitators (CCWR) represents a progressive group of dedicated wildlife specialists in California. Our members include wildlife rehabilitators, rehabilitation, rescue and service organizations and regulatory agencies.
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Important News Release
There has been an advisory statement from the USFWS.
The USFWS has issued an alert when handling Western or Clark's Grebes. Biohazard protocol should be used when handling deceased, distressed or injured Grebes. Do not conduct necropsies on these birds. To read the full article please click here.
WEST NILE VIRUS
Many of the statewide Wildlife Rehabilitators are looking for information regarding the latest cases of West Nile Virus in the State of California.
Due to the severity of cases, and the number experienced, this news link will stay at the top of Wildlife News.
For the latest in WNV case report, please click here. The Human case information is updated every Tues and Friday by 4 pm. Dead bird and squirrel data are updated every Wednesday by 4pm. Horse, mosquito and sentinel chicken data are updated on Fridays by 4pm.
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- January 25, 2012
The gray wolf designated OR7 has remained in California since he crossed the state line on Dec. 28. The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) closely monitors the wolf’s position and progress, and will report on his status through a new website at www.dfg.ca.gov/wolf/.
- January 25, 2012
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is investigating the death of seven desert kit foxes from canine distemper in eastern Riverside County. These deaths, which occurred over the past two months, are the first documented cases of canine distemper in wild desert kit foxes. Wildlife officials want to determine if this is an isolated case or if the disease is more widespread. To read the full article, please click here.
- January 25, 2012
The Placer County Fish and Game Commission will be meeting January 25, 2012 at 7pm at the Placer County Planning Commission Hearing Room. For detailed information and the Agenda, click here.
- January 18, 2012 The Dept. of Fish and Game is seeking public comment as part of a status review of the California Black-backed Woodpecker population. DFG is currently evaluating whether the species warrants listing as a threatened or endangered species under state law. For more information, please click here. Comments are due, no later than June 1, 2012.
- January 9, 2012 Two mice in Carlsbad, CA found with Hanta Virus.
To read the full article from the Carlsbadpatch, click here.
- March 10-11, 2012 Wetlands and Wildlife Care center is hosting IWRC 1AB Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Class at WWCC. Please check out the Activities/Classes section on this website for details.
- January 3, 2012 Department Of Fish and Game representative, Nicole Carion, has sent reminders to all Permittiees regarding their year-end stats. The report is due January 31, 2012. To view instructions, click here. To obtain a copy of the check-off list, click here. To obtain a PDF copy of the report, click here.
- December 30, 2011 IWRC is presenting their two-day Basic Rehabilitation Class in March of 2012. It will take place in Anderson, CA near Redbluff. To view the information, click here.
- December 29, 2011 Check out the new listing of volunteer training classes being offered by WildRescue in the members only section. Click here to see that page.
- December 20, 2011
Congress has directed $4 million to combat WNS. To read the full press release, please click here.
- October 20, 2011
Wanted: Talented artists to Design the 2012 Upland Game Bird Stamp.
The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) will be sponsoring an art contest to select the design for the state’s 2012 upland game bird stamp. This is the third design that will be featured in the “Encore Edition” since returning to the use of original artwork for the stamp’s image in 2009.The contest is open to all U.S. residents over the age of 18 . Entries will be accepted from Oct. 22, 2011 until the Jan. 31, 2012 contest deadline. Click here for all the information regarding the contest.
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