California Biodiversity Council
c/o CAL FIRE FRAP
PO Box 944246
Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 445-5845
(916) 324-1180 fax lauren.mcnees@fire.ca.gov
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Welcome to the California Biodiversity Council website
- Upcoming Meetings
- California's Renewable Energy FutureMarch 18-19, 2009, El Centro, CA
Please mark your calendars for the CBC's spring 2009 meeting and check
back soon for more information.
If you'd like to be part of the planning committee, please contact us.
- California's Renewable Energy FutureMarch 18-19, 2009, El Centro, CA
- What's New
- This website is new!Please share your comments on the new website.
- Future Meeting Topic SelectionPlease contact us if you have a topic to propose for a future CBC meeting.
- California's Renewable Energy FutureIts the next CBC meeting topic. Would you like to know more?
- About the Council
- BioregionsCalifornia has 10 unique bioregions.
- MembersThe Council now has 42 member agencies.
- MeetingsThe Council has 2 to 3 meetings each year.
About the California Biodiversity Council
The California Biodiversity Council (CBC) was formed in 1991 to improve coordination and cooperation between the various resource management and environmental protection organizations at federal, state, and local levels. Strengthening ties between local communities and governments has been a focus of the Council by way of promoting strong local leadership and encouraging comprehensive solutions to regional issues.
The Council was not created to independently establish new projects nor to become another bureaucracy. Rather, its purpose is to discuss, coordinate, and assist in developing strategies and complementary policies for conserving biodiversity. Members exchange information, resolve conflicts, and promote development of regional conservation practices.
The Council has 42 members, including 20 state agencies, 12 federal agencies, and 10 local governments. It is chaired by California Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman and Bureau of Land Management California State Director Mike Pool.
The Council meets 2-3 times a year on issues relating to natural resource conservation in California. Each bioregion has hosted several meetings. Meeting topics are selected by the Executive Committee. To propose a future meeting topic, or for more information, please contact the Council's Communications Coordinator.
