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Since 1990, the California Wildlife Foundation (CWF) has worked to protect the state’s wildlife species. Collaborating with its many partners, CWF:
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Supports programs of the California Department of Fish and Game and its agency and resources partners;
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Manages funds designated to strengthen the stewardship efforts and long-term management of publicly-held wildlife areas and reserves;
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Facilitates the development of regional land management plans;
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Practices sound land use and science in its conservation and restoration projects;
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Promotes the judicious and ethical use of California’s wild resources through educational and recreational activities that encourage people to appreciate, respect and perpetuate the state’s rich diversity of plant and animal life.
Governance
An independent volunteer Board of Trustees provides program oversight and sets the financial policies under which the foundation operates. CWF works closely with agency staff members to ensure quality results.
Board of Trustees
Ellen Maldonado, Chairperson
Hal Browder, Secretary
James Lightbody, Treasurer
Janet S. Cobb, Executive Officer
Advisory Council
Mary Belkin
K. C. Bishop
Karen Bowers
Richard Cuneo
Judd Hanna
Brian Hunter
Mike Kahl
Ed Slevin
Richard Thieriot
California State Government Partners
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
Mike Chrisman, Secretary
California Resources Agency
Don Koch, Director
California Department of Fish and Game
Financial Management Policies
CWF adheres to the highest standards of accounting principles. All funds are independently audited on an annual basis. To discuss investment policies, please call Executive Officer Janet Cobb at 510-208-4436 or Administrator Amy Larson at 510-208-4438.
The California Wildlife Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law. The California Wildlife Foundation's federal identification number is 68-0234744.
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