Efforts to streamline approval of projects subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been implemented recently. A March 2025 emergency proclamation by the Governor applied to qualifying fuels reduction projects and suspended state statutes, rules, regulations, and requirements under the jurisdiction of California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA), including CEQA. Senate Bill (SB) 130 and SB 131, signed into law in June 2025, created CEQA exemptions for specific housing and infrastructure projects including wildfire risk reduction activities, some parks and trails projects, and broadband infrastructure. Together, these regulatory changes signal a shift toward balancing urgent implementation needs for certain types of projects with environmental protection. This presentation will examine how these reforms affect conservation outcomes and wildlife protection. Despite suspended or reduced CEQA review, measures are still required to minimize impacts on wildlife; however, some limitations and logistical challenges exist for implementation of these measures. Challenges and potential strategies for addressing them will be discussed.