Which of the following agencies is a state agency?

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is a state agency primarily responsible for managing and protecting the state's fish, wildlife, and their habitats. It operates under the California Natural Resources Agency and enforces laws concerning fish and wildlife conservation. Given that it is focused on statewide natural resources and wildlife management, it embodies the characteristics of a state agency.

In contrast, while the California Department of Education also functions on a state level, its primary mission is educational rather than encompassing natural resource management like the Department of Fish and Wildlife. City Public Works Departments and County Flood Control Districts are local governmental entities, focusing on specific community or regional services rather than state-wide responsibilities.