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
LA Times
A dozen wolves collared in California as officials seek to track the growing population
February 19, 2025
TIME
Forget Dire Wolves. Here’s What We Really Need in the Fight Against Extinction
April 27, 2025
Mongabay
Wolves’ continued spread in California brings joy, controversy, and conflicts
August 11, 2025
Contact Us
For general inquires, please email californiawolfproject@berkeley.edu
For media inquires, please email maliabyrtus@berkeley.edu