About the California Bat Working Group

Mission

The California Bat Working Group (CBWG) is composed of individuals dedicated to bat research, education, management, and conservation. Our mission is to facilitate communication regarding bat ecology, distribution, and research techniques, and provide a forum to discuss conservation and management strategies, provide technical assistance, and encourage education.

Leadership Committee

CBWG is led by a committee of volunteer representatives from each regional group, USFWS, and CDFW.

Regional Coordination

CBWG is a chapter of the larger Western Bat Working Group which includes 15 states, 3 Canadian provinces and 2 Canadian territories.

Annual Meeting Agendas and Minutes

2019 - Yosemite, CA

2019 Meeting Minutes

2018 - Santa Rosa, CA

2018 Meeting Minutes

2017 - Reno, NV

2017 Meeting Minutes

2016 - Pomona, CA

2016 Meeting Minutes

2012 - Sacramento, CA

2012 Meeting Minutes

2005 - Sacramento, CA

2005 Meeting Minutes