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- Written by: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
The workshop will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Register at www.wildlife.ca.gov/cannabispermitting.
"This online workshop allows cultivators to learn more about the regulatory requirements of commercial cannabis cultivation from a location of their choice," said Jennifer Nguyen, CDFW's acting Cannabis Program director. "There is no better time to understand more about state compliance, reducing environmental impacts and setting up your grow for success."
The free workshop is ideal for new and existing commercial cannabis cultivators. Those interested in attending can follow the link below and register.
The online workshop is limited to 200 participants so early registration is recommended.
CDFA's CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing Division will provide an overview of the licensing process for commercial cannabis farmers, including the required application attachments.
The State Water Resources Control Board will review the cultivation policy, water rights and water quality relative regulations, and other important information.
CDFW will cover Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements and how to limit environmental impacts.
Other participating cannabis regulatory agencies include the Department of Pesticide Regulation, the Franchise Tax Board and the Employment Development Department.
Questions can be submitted at the end of the final presentation.
All commercial size cannabis cultivators are encouraged to obtain required state licenses and county permits, as well as implement best management practices to reduce environmental impacts. Doing so can help cultivators avoid common pitfalls that may lead to enforcement actions.
To learn more about CDFW's role in cannabis cultivation, please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/cannabis or email
To learn more about the SWRCB's Division of Water Quality's role in cannabis cultivation, please email
For more information about becoming a licensed cannabis farmer and for an overview of the California Cannabis Track-and-Trace System, please visit CDFA's CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing's website at http://CalCannabis.cdfa.ca.gov or call 1-833-CALGROW.
To report illegal cannabis cultivation and environmental crimes such as pollution, water diversions and poaching, please call the CalTIP hotline at 888-334-2258 or text information to "TIP411" (847411).
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- Written by: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
The anticipated management response is a delay of the opening of the commercial Dungeness crab fishery in that area from Nov. 15 to Nov. 23, 2019.
Under the authority of section 8276.1(c)(1) of the Fish and Game Code, the Director may restrict take of commercial Dungeness crab if there is a significant risk of marine life entanglement due to fishing gear.
As required in Fish and Game Code, section 8276.1(c)(4), the Director is providing 48 hours' notice to the California Dungeness Crab Fishing Gear Working Group and other stakeholders.
"In making this determination, we considered the input of the Working Group and its advisors through a structured decision-making process in which diverse interests were represented including fishing, environmental and management agencies," said Director Bonham.
Before enacting the proposed management measure, Director Bonham will consider any recommendations or new information provided by 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Anyone with recommendations and information related to this preliminary determination should submit it to
In addition to this preliminary determination of delay due to a significant risk of whale entanglements, additional delays are possible due to human health risks or poor crab quality.
Through the course of the crab season, CDFW will engage regularly with the Dungeness Crab Fishing Gear Working Group to review scientific information and monitor and adapt to the risk of whale entanglements.
Based on that process, CDFW could take future management actions. For more information related to the preliminary determination of delay please visit CDFW's Whale Safe Fisheries page.
For more information on Dungeness crab, please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/crab.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
The Golden State is America’s No. 1 wine producer, making 81 percent of the wine in the United States, with more than 599,000 acres of winegrapes, with an estimated retail value of over $35 billion in total sales.
While the wine industry is thriving, its most important ingredient– the winegrape – is susceptible to a range of diseases that are deadly to the vines. One of the most pervasive is the aggressive Pierce’s Disease, carried between plants by an insect called the glassy-winged sharpshooter.
To ensure that California’s wine industry can continue to conduct research, inspect for and control Pierce’s Disease, Sen. McGuire’s SB 449 was signed into law by Gov. Newsom.
This critical legislation extends the state’s existing Pierce’s Disease Control Program and the Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Board from 2021 to 2026.
“Pierce’s Disease is spread by a nasty little bugger and once a vine is infected – the disease will block the water system of the vine, the fruit will shrivel, and ultimately the entire plant will die. There is still no known cure for the disease, which is why it is so important that we do everything we can at the state level to stop the spread of Pierce’s and continue to advance desperately needed research,” McGuire said. “SB 449 extends the existing Pierce’s Disease Control Program to 2026 which will help keep California’s multi-billion dollar wine industry thriving for decades to come. We are grateful to Governor Newsom for signing this important legislation.”
SB 449 was endorsed by California Association of Winegrape Growers, Family Winemakers of California and the Wine Institute.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
State Fund’s Earthquake Safety Resource Center, available at SafeAtWorkCA.com, provides materials to help employers and employees learn what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.
Visitors will find preparedness checklists, information on what to do in specific situations, and tips on how to prepare their workplace for an earthquake.
We’re also encouraging all Californians to join the Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 17, to practice the “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” method, proven to be the best way to protect yourself during an earthquake.
“Given the recent earthquakes in the Bay area, we’d like to remind California businesses of the importance of preparing your workplace and your employees for the next event,” said State Fund Senior Vice President of Safety and Health Services Lauren Mayfield. “We’ve recently added to the resources at SafeAtWorkCA.com to help keep California workers safe before, during, and after an earthquake.”
To find free, comprehensive workplace safety resources, including the new Earthquake Resource Center, visit https://safeatworkca.com/.
For more information about State Fund, visit https://www.statefundca.com/.