CAC Focus

The Department of Pesticide Regulation has primary authority to enforce federal and state laws pertaining to the proper and safe use of pesticides. DPR’s enforcement in the field is largely carried out in California’s 58 counties by County Agricultural Commissioners (CACs) and their staffs. Together, this is approximately 400 inspector/biologists. DPR’s headquarters personnel — as well as field staff located in Anaheim, Fresno, and West Sacramento — provide training, coordination, technical, and legal support to the counties.
California Invasive Species Action Week

California Invasive Species Action Week

Saturday, June 6 – Sunday, June 14, 2020 The goals of the California Invasive Species Action Week (CISAW) are to increase public awareness of invasive species issues and promote public participation in the fight against California's invasive species and their impacts...

‘The People’s Tree’ Lights up the Capitol

‘The People’s Tree’ Lights up the Capitol

USDA Office of Communications, Forest Service blog post A special gift from the Carson National Forest has successfully completed its cross-country journey to Washington, D.C. Harvested on Nov. 6, 2019, the massive 60-foot blue spruce, known affectionately as the...