California Department of Conservation

Promoting & managing California's natural resources through science, environmental health, economic vitality, and informed land-use decisions. #CalConservation

[California Department of Conservation @CalConservation]

See what’s happening across California’s Department of Conservation in the September #ConservationCatchUp:

✅Groundwater restoration
✅Well cleanup
✅Wildfire resilience
✅Statewide LiDAR coverage
✅Community transformation

Read & Subscribe! ⬇️

[California Geological Survey @CAGeoSurvey]

With heavy rains in the El Nino forecast, CGS is using geoscience to take proactive steps to protect people & communities from landslides and debris flow hazards. These new landslide hazard fact sheets offer tips & valuable info to keep Californians safe!
https://t.co/6YXmc6AH7Q

[California Natural Resources Agency @CalNatResources]

The weather may be changing but the threat of wildfire remains.👇

[California Geological Survey @CAGeoSurvey]

You may see low-flying aircraft over parts of eastern California this fall — here’s why. ✈️🏔️

https://t.co/caryCoiD5Z

[California Geological Survey @CAGeoSurvey]

Between October 12 (12:00 AM PST) and October 18 (11:59 PM) there were 43 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger.

🔸39 earthquakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9
🔸4 earthquakes between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9

The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.4 near Petrolia, CA.

[California Department of Conservation @CalConservation]

Find out more about grants through the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) program: https://t.co/j3QRlRNB5S...

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[California Department of Conservation @CalConservation]

More Than Land. 💚

The legacy of Bonnie Craigs Ranch, 5,260+ acres in Redding, CA, is now permanently protected—for a veteran rancher, local communities & future generations.

Thank you CA state investments in agriculture.

Watch the story: https://t.co/32pQcbfMBn

[USGS ShakeAlert @USGS_ShakeAlert]

ShakeAlert is hiring!

The USGS ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning system is looking for two Physical Scientists to join our Communication, Education, Outreach, and Technical Engagement team.

Help advance earthquake safety through public outreach, education, and partnerships. Candidates with experience in STEM education and public engagement are especially encouraged to apply.

Locations: Mountain View, CA and Seattle, WA
Salary: $100,602 – $145,468 per year (GS-12)

Positions: Permanent, full-time

Join us in supporting a public safety system that serves more than 50 million people in California, Oregon, and Washington!

Closing date is November 2, 2026, or when 75 applications are received, whichever comes first.

See: https://t.co/2lIK9l7yau

@ScienceCenters @NSTA @OregonOEM @Cal_OES @UOHazardsLab @PNSN1 @CAGeoSurvey @waDNR @CaltechSeismo @BerkeleySeismo @HazCenter @AKearthquake @NVSeismoLab @AAMers @westmuse @smithsonian @cascience @ORSciTchr @WstaSci @nevadascience

📷 USGS ShakeAlert is hiring!

[California Department of Conservation @CalConservation]

Find out more about grants through the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) program: https://t.co/oKWjjO4e7u

@CalNatResources @Cal_LCI @ShastaLandTrust

[California Department of Conservation @CalConservation]

@CalNatResources @weatherchannel Learn more about @CAGeoSurvey Burned Watershed Program here: https://t.co/s6M2ueY5JQ

[California Department of Conservation @CalConservation]

State Geologist Jeremy Lancaster w/@CAGeoSurvey explains how rapid heavy rainfall can create devasting flash floods and debris flow in areas previously burned by wildfire; and what we are doing to mitigate these hazards.

[California Natural Resources Agency @CalNatResources]

As we face Santa Ana winds and El Niño conditions, California’s work to protect communities from extreme weather never stops.

This @weatherchannel story shows the work state crews have been leading since the 2025 LA fires — adding new protections for communities in case of post-fire debris flows.

[California Geological Survey @CAGeoSurvey]

Today is the Great ShakeOut, the world’s largest earthquake drill! Did you practice the recommended safety action DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON?

For more information on how to stay safe when the earth shakes visit https://t.co/lHktoLdoQB

[CAL FIRE @CAL_FIRE]

🚩 CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER! 🚩

Dry vegetation and strong winds will increase wildfire danger across parts of California starting early Thursday morning.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect:
🔹Sierra Nevada range and foothills: 12  a.m. Thursday to 10 a.m. Friday.
🔹Portions of Lake County: 4 a.m. Thursday to 2 p.m. Thursday.
🔹Los Angeles, Kern, and Ventura counties: early Thursday morning through 10 p.m. Friday.

A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Friday morning through Friday afternoon for the mountains of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.
In portions of Lake County, a Fire Weather Watch will take effect late Thursday night, after the Red Flag Warning expires, and remain in effect through Friday afternoon.

Why does this matter? Dry vegetation can ignite easily, and strong winds can quickly spread flames into new areas, making wildfires harder to control and threatening nearby communities.

Avoid any and ALL activities that could spark a wildfire. Keep your go-bag ready, know at least two evacuation routes, and be prepared to leave if an evacuation is ordered.

📲 Get wildfire information and alerts directly from first responders with the AwareCA app: https://t.co/VybUTvDRLP
🔗 Visit https://t.co/xAsi7kicHn to learn how to prepare.

@CalNatResources

[California Natural Resources Agency @CalNatResources]

The state is mobilizing as directed by @CAgovernor. Alongside the state’s firefighting preparations, @CAStateParks and partner agencies are launching a new coordinated protocol for closing parklands during Red Flag warnings in the Santa Monica Mountains. 

The protocol will be used for the first time tomorrow to help prevent wildfire ignitions, protect visitors and neighboring communities, and reduce the number of people who may need to evacuate if a fire starts.

[California Governor's Office of Emergency Services @Cal_OES]

Hey California! @Cal_OES is hitting the road for the Great California ShakeOut Tour, starting Oct. 12 and making stops in San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Diego on the final day, Oct. 15. Come out to ride the earthquake simulator and learn how to be prepared for the next earthquake. Learn more about the 2026 ShakeOut Tour: https://t.co/QKOA19zjOz

[California Department of Conservation @CalConservation]

@USGS_ShakeAlert So cool!

[USGS ShakeAlert @USGS_ShakeAlert]

Metrolink is powered by ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning! The agency’s EEW system integrates USGS ShakeAlert technology with Metrolink’s Positive Train Control system.

For the Great ShakeOut at 10:15 am on 10/15, Metrolink will activate emergency protocols and test technology designed to automatically slow or stop trains during earthquakes.

@Cal_OES @Metrolink @CaltransHQ @CalConservation @ShakeOut @FEMARegion9 @USGS @PNSN1 @UOHazardsLab @ReadyLA @ReadyLACounty @ReadyOC @CAGeoSurvey

🎥 ShakeAlert-powered technology was introduced across Metrolink-owned and -operated tracks in 2023.

[CA Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force @CAwildfireTF]

@CAgovernor Monthly Update, Governor Newsom Signs Landmark Package of Wildfire Bills, CA Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Allocates $448M for Wildfire Resilience Programs, and more! https://t.co/t0GKErxbhq

[CA Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force @CAwildfireTF]

The Task Force’s North Coast Regional Meeting in Humboldt County brought together 350+ people, followed by field tours of forest health, prescribed fire, and cultural fire projects.

Recordings: https://t.co/LH1PqnY5aV

Next meeting: Dec. 18 in Sacramento.

[California Geological Survey @CAGeoSurvey]

Across California, thousands of seismic instruments are quietly recording how the ground, buildings, bridges, and other structures shake during earthquakes.

[California Department of Conservation @CalConservation]

#ShakeOut with us on October 15 as we practice the World's Largest Earthquake Drill!

https://t.co/wihvbMT15s

@CalNatResources @CAGeoSurvey