The mission of CDFW is to manage California’s diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyment by the public.
CDFW's Restoration Grant Programs target multi-benefit ecosystem restoration and protection projects with over $200 million available for funding starting in 2022. This includes specific emphasis on wildlife corridors, supporting connectivity projects that offer multi-benefit and nature-based solutions to enhance terrestrial and aquatic habitats. These efforts are in alignment with strategic documents such as the State Wildlife Action Plan, the California Wildlife Barriers Report, and the Fish Passage Annual Legislative Report, focusing on initiatives that significantly contribute to the connectivity and accessibility of habitats for wildlife across California.