Advancing the science and management of wolves in California
a research initiative launched within UC Berkeley’s Wildlife Program
California Wolf Project unites a broad range of experts and engaged stakeholders to advance science-based conservation solutions.
What we do
Using innovative and interdisciplinary methods, we gather data on wolf spatial ecology, diet, predator-prey dynamics, and recolonization within California while contributing to conflict reduction strategies for rural communities and livestock producers.
Dynamic Research
Outreach & Storytelling
Industry Leadership
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Please email us at californiawolfproject@berkeley.edu to sign up for our e-newsletter and receive periodic updates from our team on recent research findings, community engagements, relevant news, and helpful resources.
In the News
National Geographic
How Kaggie Orrick maps the complex relationship between wolves and people
July 02, 2026
SFGATE
‘History being made’: Gray wolf enters Sequoia National Park for the first time in over a century
May 19, 2026
KQED: The Forum
Ranchers vs. Wolves: Navigating a Controversial Comeback
March 04, 2026
Contact Us
For general inquires, please email californiawolfproject@berkeley.edu
For media inquires, please email maliabyrtus@berkeley.edu