The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has awarded $41 million in grants to support 20 restoration and protection projects across the state. Among the recipients is the San Luis Obispo Beaver Brigade, which received funding for their ongoing work on the Salinas River. The grant will support the Beaver Brigade’s efforts to protect and map beaver-managed wetlands in the upper Salinas River, a key area for biodiversity and watershed health. The funding aligns with CDFW’s Beaver Restoration Program, which aims to restore ecosystems by leveraging beaver activity to enhance natural habitats.