Remember California's
Endangered Species
at Tax Time

You can help endangered species by making a voluntary contribution to the Rare and Endangered Species Preservation Program, Line 403, or the California Sea Otter Fund, Line 410, in the Contributions section of your California State Tax Form. And it's a tax deduction! You can enter your contribution on your state and federal tax forms in the following year.

California is biologically diverse and supports more than 5,000 native plants and more than 1,000 native animals. At least one-third of the plants and two-thirds of the animals are endemic species – species that occur nowhere else in the world. Many have been pushed to the brink of extinction. Of these species, more than 300 are designated by the state as rare, threatened or endangered. Loss of habitat, water management conflicts, invasive species and climate change are the most important factors affecting the long-term survival of these species. These animals and plants are part of our heritage and need your support to survive and thrive.

Contributions to the Rare and Endangered Species Preservation Fund have helped protect hundreds of endangered plants and animals in California. By donating just a few dollars, you will ensure that critical habitat for California's endangered species is conserved and enhanced and that these plants and animals are protected and managed for future generations.

The California Sea Otter Fund provides crucial funding to help scientists better understand and trace causes of sea otter mortality, identify factors limiting population growth and work collaboratively with stakeholders to prevent pollution of California's nearshore marine ecosystem. This fund is made possible entirely through voluntary contributions by citizens of the state of California. The California Sea Otter Fund has become especially vital during the current economic downturn, because other sources of support for sea otter conservation and research have decreased or are no longer available. There are no other dedicated state funding sources available to continue this important work. Like the California Sea Otter Fund on Facebook