About California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)

The mission of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (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. CDFW’s Cannabis Program aligns with this mission through permitting, grants, outreach, lands, environmental monitoring and enforcement, which all have a common goal to protect California’s natural resources. CDFW supports the regulated cannabis market and is committed to inclusive, equitable and accessible permitting process that encourages sustainable growing operations. These partnerships create mutually beneficial relationships that ultimately protect and conserve California’s natural resources. For more information, please visit: www.wildlife.ca.gov.