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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 24/09/2026
Join us on Thursday, October 8 at 10:00 AM for Include your Lands in 30x30 with GreenInfo Network. This workshop will provide an overview to the 30x30 initiative and GAP codes, and cover how to add your data to the CPAD and CCED using the toolkits provided for orgs. Register bit.ly/3Tv0GBY.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 22/09/2026
CCLT is accepting workshop proposals for sessions at our 2027 California Land & Water Conservation Conference, March 22–24! 🗓️ If you have an idea for a workshop that would fit any of this year's session tracks, submit your workshop proposal by Wednesday, September 30: bit.ly/46DRyhF
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 02/09/2026
🌵 Save the date for our 2027 California Land & Water Conservation Conference, March 22–24, at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa! Want to share your expertise? Visit our website to submit a workshop proposal no later than Wednesday, September 30: bit.ly/3Utvu6M
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 31/07/2026
Join us on Thursday, August 27 at 10:00 AM for the workshop Beginner-Friendly GIS for Land Trusts. This workshop with GreenInfo Network is open to individuals from land trusts with minimal GIS skills to increase their familiarity and learn about core GIS tools. Register: bit.ly/4wy4C3w
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 18/06/2026
POSTPONED: Partnerships, Bumps in the Road, & Difficult Conversations It turns out we’ve hit a bit of a "bump in the road" ourselves! The 4th session in the CARCD/CCLT webinar series will be rescheduled for a new date in September. Keep an eye for a new date coming soon.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 02/06/2026
🔥 Despite increased state revenues, the CA Governor’s May Revise proposes the lowest level of wildfire resilience funding in 7 years. The Wildfire Solutions Coalition is urging the Legislature to: 🔵 Protect the $200m commitment to 🔥 resilience from GGRF 🔵 Increase Prop 4 🔥 investments to $500m
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 29/04/2026
CCLT's Caroline Godkin was honored to join the Placer Land Trust, the Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe, and CAL FIRE last week to celebrate a 308-acre forest conservation and Tribal land back initiative in rural Placer County! Read about it here: bit.ly/4ednqPk
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Owl Creek Project marks CAL FIRE's 1st Tribal land back initiative
The Owl Creek Project was primarily supported by $1.36 million in grant funding through CAL FIRE's Forest Legacy Program. This is the first Tribal land back project initiative that CAL
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 17/03/2026
Thank you to Steward Sponsor California Ecological Restoration Business Association for their generous support of the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference. CalERBA represents California’s ecological restoration industry, uniting businesses that deliver nature-based solutions.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 16/03/2026
Thank you to Steward Sponsor Central Valley Community Foundation for their generous support of the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference. The only nationally accredited community foundation serving Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Tulare and Kings counties.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 16/03/2026
As we kick off four days of learning and community at the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference, we are thrilled to share our 2025 Impact Report: Building Strength, Voice, and Community for Conservation. 🔗 Read the report: bit.ly/4sLhoJz
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 06/03/2026
Thank you to Steward Sponsor Vulcan Materials Company for their generous support of the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference. Vulcan Materials Company is an international producer of construction materials essential to the standard of living of advanced and developing societies.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 04/03/2026
Thank you to Steward Sponsor Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) for their generous support of the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference. WCB protects, restores and enhances California’s spectacular natural resources for wildlife and the public’s use and enjoyment.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 02/03/2026
Thank you to Steward Sponsor CCLT Action Fund for their generous support of the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference. The CCLT Action Fund was established to promote conservation and stewardship of natural resources and funding for conservation efforts in the State of California.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 27/02/2026
Thank you to Steward Sponsor @bigsurlandtrust.org for their generous support of the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference. BSLT's mission is to inspire love of land across generations, conservation of our unique Monterey County landscapes, and access to outdoor experiences for all.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 25/02/2026
Thank you to Champion Sponsor @sonomalandtrust.bsky.social for their generous support of the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference. Sonoma Land Trust conserves, protects, and restores scenic, natural, agricultural, and open land in Sonoma County.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 20/02/2026
Thank you to Steward Sponsor ParcelQuest for their generous support of the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference. The most up-to-date and authoritative California property data in the universe, ParcelQuest is the sole provider of the most current CA property data available online.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 19/02/2026
📣 We're excited to have Jane Wei Skillern, Senior Fellow at the Center for Social Sector Leadership, UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business, a recognized pioneer in network leadership, join as a keynote speaker at this year's California Land & Water Conservation Conference! 🎟️ bit.ly/488COI4
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 18/02/2026
Thank you to Steward Sponsor WRA, Inc. for their generous support of the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference. WRA, Inc. is an environmental consultancy that’s making a net positive impact, partnering with public agencies, non-profits, & private entities on multidiscipline projects.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 17/02/2026
Join us on Monday, March 16 for a training on California state appraisal standards and gain practical insights into current requirements and best practices for land trusts to contract, distinguish, and receive strong appraisals relevant to conservation work. Register: bit.ly/4kBxQJt
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 13/02/2026
Field Trip Opportunity: Join Solano Land Trust’s guided Wildflower and Critter Walk at Jepson Prairie Preserve on 3/19. Led by knowledgeable vernal pool specialists, guests will see one of the best remaining vernal pool ecosystems in California. 🗺️ Learn more and register at bit.ly/3OdcYfs
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 12/02/2026
Ashley Demosthenes, CEO of Land Trust Alliance will join at the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference as a keynote speaker! With decades of experience in land conservation, Ashley leads with a perspective shaped by firsthand work in the field. Register: bit.ly/488COI4
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 11/02/2026
Thank you to Guardian Sponsor John Muir Land Trust for their generous support of the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference. John Muir Land Trust protects and cares for open space, ranches, farms, parkland and shoreline in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 10/02/2026
Field Trip Opportunity: Join Sacramento Valley Conservancy at the Judy and George Waegell Working Lands Preserve, a newly protected property near Sacramento that includes 191 acres of agricultural land, small plots leased to Hmong growers, and more. 🗺️ Learn more and register: bit.ly/3OdcYfs
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 09/02/2026
Thank you to Steward Sponsor Land Trust of Santa Cruz County for their generous support of the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference. For over 4 decades, they have worked to protect and preserve agricultural, watershed, wildlife habitat, open space, & outdoor recreation land in SCC.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 06/02/2026
Join us for Advocacy Day, a hands-on opportunity to build advocacy skills and engage directly with legislators during the first day of the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference! Register and explore all 2026 conference experiences: calandtrusts.org/conference-experie…
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 05/02/2026
We are thrilled to offer field trips on the final day of the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference. This year, you have the opportunity to join Yolo Land Trust on a guided tour of a 120-acre almond orchard in Davis at the height of its breathtaking bloom. 🗺️ bit.ly/3OdcYfs
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 04/02/2026
Thank you to Champion Sponsor @savetheredwoods.org for their generous support of the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference. 🧡 Save the Redwoods League envisions redwood forests of the scale and grandeur that once graced the California coast and the Sierra Nevada, protected forever.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 03/02/2026
We are thrilled to announce Wade Crowfoot, who serves as California’s Natural Resources Secretary, leading efforts to conserve California’s environment and natural resources, as a keynote speaker at the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference! 🎟️ Register: bit.ly/488COI4
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 27/01/2026
Thank you to Champion Sponsor @nature.org for their generous support of the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference, March 16–19. 🧡 About The Nature Conservancy 🧡 The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 23/01/2026
Thank you to Steward Sponsor @conservationfnd.bsky.social for their generous support of the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference. 🧡 The Conservation Fund protects the land that sustains us all, creating innovative solutions that drive nature-based action in all 50 states.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 22/01/2026
Join Michelle Fullner, Griff Griffith, and Alex Roa on Tuesday, January 27 at 1:00 PM for Social Media Videos for Nature: The Winning Formula, and learn helpful tips to improve your content and unlock the winning formula for social media success. 📹 bit.ly/4bqPrkN
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 21/01/2026
Thank you to Steward Sponsor BoardSpot for their generous support of the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference. BoardSpot is a modern board governance platform designed specifically for nonprofits, streamlining essential workflows and reducing administrative burden.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 20/01/2026
We are delighted to welcome Jessica Matthews to the CCLT Team as the new Grants Program Manager! “Jessica’s background in natural and working lands, combined with her extensive grant management experience, makes her a perfect fit for the CCLT team,” said Caroline Godkin, Executive Director of CCLT.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 16/01/2026
Thank you to Steward Sponsor Trust for Public Land (TPL) for their support of the 2026 CA Land & Water Conservation Conference. TPL has protected over 4M acres of public land and created 5,500+ parks, trails, and schoolyards since 1972, connecting everyone to the benefits of the outdoors.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 09/01/2026
Planning to enter #CCLTFilmFest26? Join us for a webinar on 1/27 for tips, tricks, and motivation for social media content creation from CCLT Social Media Film Fest judges and communications experts Alex Roa, Griff Griffith, and Michelle Fullner. 🎬 Register: bit.ly/4bqPrkN
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 29/12/2025
Thank you to Champion Sponsors @postlandtrust.bsky.social for their support of the 2026 CA Land & Water Conservation Conference. 🧡 About POST 🧡 POST protects open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay for the benefit of all, and has preserved more than 93,000 acres since 1977.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 09/12/2025
Showcase your work on social media and connect with a community passionate about conservation and preservation with #CCLTFilmFest26! 🏆 Videos are eligible to win in 3 award categories and the winners will be screened at our annual conference. Visit bit.ly/4ryV4D6 to review updated guidelines.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 03/12/2025
CCLT is now accepting workshop proposals for sessions at our 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference, happening March 16–19 in Sacramento. If you have an idea for a workshop, submit a proposal today and be part of this year’s learning and leadership exchange! 💡 bit.ly/48O16sg
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 20/11/2025
Early Bird Registration is now open for the 2026 California Land & Water Conservation Conference! We invite you to join us in Sacramento from March 16–19 and experience the power of our land trust community. Learn more and register: bit.ly/488COI4
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 17/10/2025
We're looking for a detail-orientated individual w/ a passion for conservation as our new Grants Program Manager to oversee management, implementation, and administration of state-funded grant programs supporting natural resource management and land conservation. Learn more: bit.ly/4gY6USF
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 08/10/2025
We're looking for a detail-orientated individual w/ a passion for conservation as our new Grants Program Manager to oversee management, implementation, and administration of state-funded grant programs supporting natural resource management and land conservation. Learn more: bit.ly/4gY6USF
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 07/10/2025
The CCLT team visited with Vivon Sedgwick, Restoration Program Director @ Ojai Valley Land Conservancy to learn how the Project Advancement Grant has allowed OVLC to prioritize multi-benefit water conservation projects, like the Ventura River Preserve.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 09/09/2025
While visiting LA Neighborhood Land Trust's community garden in Unidad Park, our team heard more about their work and how the Capacity Building Grant, funded by @calconservation.bsky.social, is being put into action. #CCLTOutOnTheLand
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 02/09/2025
We're still buzzing from #30x30CA Partnership Summit! We heard from conservation experts and built connections that'll help continue our shared commitment to conserve 30% of CA's lands & coastal waters by 2030! Let's keep it up! 🌎 💪💙 📷: @wadecrowfoot.bsky.social‬ and Meghan Hertel, Dept. Secretary
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 29/08/2025
Some great news to send us into the holiday weekend — AB900 was voted out of the Senate Appropriations Committee today. The bill now heads to the Senate Floor for its penultimate hurdle before landing on the Governor's desk. Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far. Stay tuned!
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 20/08/2025
Ready to learn how to better respond to complex public funding opportunities? Explore methods for proposal development, key info to gather from grant guidelines, and recommendations on how to write compelling proposals. Learn more and register: bit.ly/41eEDQZ
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 19/08/2025
🚨ACTION ALERT: Yesterday, CCLT heard that the CA State Legislature Assembly is not planning to appropriate Prop 4 funding this year. Please reach out to your Assemblymember(s) ASAP to let them know that Prop 4 funding needs to be allocated this year: findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 11/08/2025
During our visit, CCLT's Capacity Building grantee Sierra Foothill Conservancy's Ops. Director and Biologist Jessica Thompson & Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation's Secretary and Director of Stewardship Tara Fouche-Moore spoke about the Mariposa Tribal Partnership & Resilience Initiative Project.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 11/08/2025
Siskiyou Land Trust's Acquisitions Program Director Alexis Robertson, Conservation Project Manager Jessica Matthews & Stewardship Program Director Erica Harris invited us to learn more about their Siskiyou Migration Corridor and Habitat Acquisition Project Development projects in Siskiyou County.
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California Council Of Land Trusts @calandtrusts.org · 11/08/2025
Ready to learn about land protection? Do you have conservation knowledge to share? Check out a new offering from Sierra Cascade Land Trust Council and CCLT, with generous support from Wildlife Conservation Board and Land Trust Alliance: The Land Protection Academy: calandtrusts.org/land-protect...
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