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.
The Cannabis Restoration Grant Program aims to fund projects for the cleanup, remediation, and restoration of watersheds impacted by illicit cannabis cultivation practices. These practices include unlawful water diversions, land conversion, poaching, and the use of prohibited substances that harm the environment. The grant program supports partnerships focused on these efforts, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental conservation and rehabilitation in areas affected by cannabis cultivation, particularly in coastal Northern California. The initiatives funded by the program include refuse and infrastructure removal, and replantation projects, signaling a comprehensive approach to ecosystem restoration.