Featured video
California Fish Passage Forum: Exploring Options for Simplified Permitting
In this webinar from April 5, 2024, Stephanie Falzone highlighted efficient permitting pathways for restoration projects of varying sizes for fish passage and other aquatic and riparian restoration projects. Note: Since this webinar, the AB-1581 passed, and the expanded Restoration Management Permit went into effect on January 1, 2025. Reinitiation of the USFWS Restoration Programmatic Biological Opinion was completed on February 7, 2025.
Regulatory Strategies to Advance Restoration Webinar Series
In this webinar, the third in a four-part series, practitioners will provide insights and practical guidance about the suite of permitting tools and CEQA pathways they have used for specific restoration projects across California.
Additional videos in this webinar series:
CEQA Pathways: SERP and SRGO PEIR
January 22, 2025
This webinar highlighted key pathways for California Environmental Quality Act compliance including the Statutory Exemption for Restoration Projects, as well as the Statewide Restoration General Order and accompanying Programmatic Environmental Impact Report.
Hear a discussion with Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot and leaders around the state about where we have made progress with Cutting Green Tape, what challenges remain, and what opportunities to focus on.
Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Act Video Series for Applicants
Part 1: Introduction & Project Eligibility
Watch this video to learn about the legislative intent of the HRE Act, its key elements, project eligibility, benefits of using the HRE Act, basic information about the two application processes, and where to get more information.
Additional videos in this series:
Watch this video to learn about the Section 1652, or 60-day application process and get tips to help you submit a successful application.
Watch this video to learn about the Section 1653, or 30-day application process for the HRE Act, which is the simpler of the two application processes.
Sustainable Conservation Webinars about Accelerating Restoration
Climate Resilience Through Regeneration: Restoring Rivers, Sustaining Communities
In this webinar from June 6, 2024, Sandi Jacobson, Director for the South Coast and Sierra regions at California Trout, discusses restoration projects across the state and how focusing on ecosystem health is key to a climate-resilient California.
Additional webinar recordings on YouTube:
Restoring our Water Resources
November 8, 2023
Featuring staff from CDFW, San Mateo RCD, and Trout Unlimited discussing water conservation projects.
Sustainable Conservation’s Journey to Expedite Permitting Statewide
November 16, 2022
A Collaborative Approach for California
November 3, 2022
In Conversation: CEO Ashley Boren with Kim Delfino and Curtis Knight
September 9, 2022
A conversation with staff from USFWS, the NOAA Restoration Center, and the Chair of the State Water Resources Control Board.
Featuring projects by the Maidu Summit Consortium, Water Forum, and State Coastal Conservancy.
Check in & Connect: Cutting the Green Tape
December 11, 2020