Tuesday, December 30, 2025

California’s longest-tenured wildlife department chief steps down after 15 years

Charlton “Chuck” Bonham is leaving the top post at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife at the end of the month to join the Nature Conservancy. He departs as the state contends with mounting human-wildlife conflict and disputes over water policy.

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