CCWR strives to provide helpful information to wildlife rehabilitators and to the general public. We hope you find what you’re looking for. If you think we’ve overlooked something, or if you would like to recommend a resource,complete the Contact CCWR Form to let us know.
- Wildlife Rehabilitators Code of Ethics
- Regional Wildlife Rehabilitator Listings
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- How to Become a Wildlife Rehabilitator
- Written by Kim Stroud, Director of the Ojai Raptor Center – a great resource for figuring out where to start
- Books and Publications
- Here is an ever-growing list of wildlife related books and publications. Please help us with your recommendations!
Rehabilitation Organizations
- International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC)- Education and Resources for Wildlife Conservation Worldwide
- National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA)- The National Wildlife Rehabilitator's Association (NWRA) is dedicated to improving and promoting the profession of wildlife rehabilitation and its contributions to preserving natural ecosystems.
California Agencies
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)- The Mission of the Department of Fish and Wildlife is to manage California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyment by the public.
- CDFW Wildlife Welfare and Rehabilitation- While the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is NOT a wildlife rehabilitator, we recognize the value of rehabilitative care for individual wild animals. CDFW works with interested agencies and organizations - volunteer and otherwise - to ensure high quality practices in the rehabilitation of sick, injured, orphaned, or displaced California wildlife.
- Latest West Nile Virus Activity in California- Repository of West Nile Virus data activity with content updated every Friday by 4pm
US Fish & Wildlife Service
- US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)- Conserving the Nature of America
- USFWS Pacific Region- Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Hawaii
- USFWS Pacific Southwest Region- California, Nevada, and Klamath Basin
- USFWS Endangered Species- Find and learn about endangered species in your area
- USFWS National Wildlife Refuge System- Find a national wildlife refuge near your home or travel destination
- Caution: Feeding Waterfowl May Be Harmful!- Regular Feeding Can Cause Dependency on People for Food, Conflicts with People, and Spread of Disease