California Department of Conservation

Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees

The California Department of Conservation is a state government agency based in Sacramento, California, operating within the Government Administration sector. It administers and supports programs aimed at protecting environmental health, sustaining economic vitality, and guiding informed land-use decisions while promoting prudent management of energy, land, and mineral resources. Its work is carried out by scientists and other professionals across multiple divisions. Key divisions include the Division of Land Resource Protection, which supports orderly growth alongside agricultural activity through tools such as conservation easement grants, land tax incentives, and farmland mapping and monitoring; the Division of Mine Reclamation, which focuses on reclaiming mined lands under the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act; the California Geological Survey, which maps earthquake hazards and faults; California Geologic Energy Management, which oversees oil, natural gas, and geothermal industries with an emphasis on public health, safety, and environmental protection; and the State Mining & Geology Board, which provides regulatory policy and appeals oversight. Together these divisions help balance present needs with future obligations, supporting public safety, environmental health, and California's economic interests.

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