Proposed CDFW Position Eliminations in State Budget
Riverside County
Summary
Governor Newsom's budget proposes permanently eliminating 164 vacant California Department of Fish and Wildlife positions, some of which handle the permitting the MSHCP depends on. The RCA is advocating to save them.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential state cuts could shift more conservation costs onto local development fees.
Developers and landowners benefit if permitting staff remain in place, since MSHCP permitting depends on CDFW capacity.
Habitat acquisition and permitting timelines could suffer if state funding or staffing is cut.
Mentions & discussions (2)
(RCA) Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority - Regular Meeting — May 4, 2026
Governor Newsom's budget proposes permanently eliminating 164 vacant California Department of Fish and Wildlife positions, some of which handle the permitting the MSHCP depends on. The RCA is advocating to save them.
(RCA) Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority - Regular Meeting — January 5, 2026
California's projected $18 billion deficit — potentially $35 billion by 2027-28 — could squeeze programs that fund habitat conservation. Staff worry about cuts and understaffing at the Department of Fish and Wildlife, which processes the RCA's permits.
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