Investigating Environmental Crimes Stories

Law Enforcement
September 27, 2023

Opinion: California park rangers should be entitled to workers’ compensation for skin cancer

Patrick Foy, from the Department of Fish and Wildlife, provides some insight into an issue directly impacting those who protect our resources. "California’s parks and wildlife are some of our…
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EnvironmentalLANDLaw EnforcementPlants
July 11, 2023

Endangered Species: Monterey gilia

Monterey gilia, scientifically known as Gilia tenuiflora, is a species of flowering plant that is native to California, specifically the Central Coast region. Here's some information about Monterey gilia: Description:…
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EnvironmentalLaw EnforcementPollution
June 14, 2023

Preserving Wildlife and Protecting Ecosystems: The Vital Role of California Wildlife Officers in Investigating Chemical Spills

Officers assigned to the Office of Spill Prevention and Response investigated an intentional and unintentional oil release into the state waters. Fortunately, the tell-tale rainbow sheen that indicates the presence…
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K9 OfficersLaw Enforcement
June 12, 2023

Overcoming Obstacles….In the K9 way

Recently, the Department of Fish and Wildlife took delivery of several new K9 training obstacles at their new training facility in Central California. K9 obstacles are key for training Wildlife…
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EnvironmentalOCEANPoachingPollution
April 26, 2023

Squid Ink Case – Ventura Harbor

Many harbors along our coast are home to commercial fishing fleets. To maintain sustainable populations, commercial fishermen are required to report their catch to the Department, and must adhere to…
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EnvironmentalHuman InterestLaw Enforcement
March 6, 2023

Article from Police1: “Rural gunfights that changed their agencies”

Article by Kathleen Dias for Police1 By August 2005, California had been the epicenter of the nation’s weed wars for years. Dense forests crowd subdivisions, walking trails and playgrounds. Cartel…
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white sturgeon poaching bustPoaching
May 13, 2022

White Sturgeon Poachers Arrested in Sacramento Valley Waterways

Sacramento authorities recently announced how the California Department of Fish and Wildlife arrested eight individuals suspected of white sturgeon poaching from Sacramento Valley waterways. The almost year-long investigation first began…
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EnvironmentalHuman InterestJusticeLaw Enforcement
February 13, 2022

Plant Heist

Check out this documentary and get a glimpse into life as a Game Warden in California. https://vimeo.com/458034211 Thousands of Succulents, millions of dollars. When suspicious packages are found in a…
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Human InterestLaw Enforcement
February 8, 2022

“Dedicated. Passionate. Skillful. They can really do anything”

Nancy Foley - Retired Chief Fish and Wildlife Officer on what Californians should know about the Thin Green Line and Fish and Wildlife Officers. Calwof is working to support the…
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EnvironmentalHuman InterestLaw Enforcement
September 14, 2021

John Nores: Retired Lieutenant with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Calwof is working to support the fish and wildlife officers that serve the beautiful state of California. John Nores is a retired Lieutenant that is one of the driving forces…
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JusticeLANDLaw Enforcement
September 17, 2020

How Teen Survived 24 Terrifying Hours in the Wilderness, Running from a Killer

California physician and pharmaceutical executive Ari Gershman and his 15-year-old son Jack were off-roading in Tahoe National Forest when the duo stopped to get their bearings. Ari suggested they ask…
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EnvironmentalFireLAND
September 3, 2020

Wildfire Devastation

Wildlife officers are more and more frequently called upon to help with fires as a result of requests for Mutual Aid from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES). We…
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COVID-19EnvironmentalPoaching
May 18, 2020

Global Pandemic; Local Issue

Few predicted this pandemic.  Even fewer thought it would be tied to wildlife trafficking.  Now, the experts are talking about the next possible infection coming from trafficked wildlife.  Who is on the…
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COVID-19EnvironmentalJusticeLANDPoaching
April 14, 2020

Scope Creep of Global Proportions

"For wildlife reserves that depend on tourism dollars, that money is essentially gone."The major impact of the pandemic is tourism has stopped in Africa," Brown said. "And that affects the…
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EnvironmentalLANDLaw EnforcementPoaching
April 6, 2020

Ending Wildlife Markets and Consumption

"It is clear that conservation is now an issue of public health: the urgent need to protect wildlife is necessary to protect ourselves." Why does this matter to CALWOF? The…
Nancy Foley
LANDLaw Enforcement
March 27, 2020

Game Warden Networking

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EnvironmentalLAND
March 25, 2020

Mountains of illegal trash dumped along a remote Sacramento road threatens Dry Creek

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EnvironmentalJusticeLANDPoaching
March 25, 2020

Convicted poachers get ‘enhanced’ fines for trophy bucks

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EnvironmentalJusticeLANDLaw EnforcementPoaching
December 12, 2019

Trout Seized From Convicted Wildlife Poacher Fed To Bears At Tahoe Wildlife Rescue

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EnvironmentalHuman InterestLaw Enforcement
August 30, 2018

Criminals, wild animals, and the great outdoors: California’s Fish and Wildlife officers do it all

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