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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 29/09/2026

Back in June, the SNC board approved nearly $1.5 million to new early action wildfire-resilience projects and just over $3 million to new projects to help boost recreation and tourism in the Sierra-Cascade. Want to learn more? See the full article here: sierranevada.ca.gov/the-snc-awar...

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 29/09/2026

Nature-based solutions are long-term investments. The benefits of restoring a forest, meadow, or watershed may not be immediately visible. Building climate-resilient landscapes takes sustained effort, continued investment, and a commitment to learning from what works.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 28/09/2026

On behalf of California Natural Resources Agency, Sierra Nevada Conservancy, California Tahoe Conservancy, and The Nature Conservancy in California, we want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone that joined us for the Forests and Mountain Meadows Nature-Based Solutions Summit on September 10!

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 28/09/2026

California’s forests are changing, and restoring them at the scale needed will take collaboration. Join the CA Reforestation Pipeline Partnership for The Understory, Oct. 21–22 in Visalia, to explore the future of reforestation in California. Register: americanforests1.regfox.com/understory2026

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 27/09/2026

A familiar sight in Lassen Volcanic NP, the golden-mantled ground squirrel is a high-elevation mammal found in #forests, rocky areas, & even above the treeline. They forage for seeds, nuts, fungi, plants, and insects, then spend the winter underground in hibernation. #LassenVolcanic #SierraCascade

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 27/09/2026

“It is exciting to see our Board continue the momentum on our goal to build sustainable tourism in the Sierra-Cascade region by approving these investments that will definitely help boost recreation opportunities and increase outdoor access,” said Angela Avery, Executive Officer for the SNC.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 25/09/2026

Join us Sept 29 for “Developing Essential HR Policies With Sample Language,” a training for Tribes and Tribal organizations covering key HR policies, including attendance and leave, anti-discrimination, progressive discipline, & grievance procedures. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 23/09/2026

Congratulations to the Washoe Tribe, Tahoe Conservancy, and everyone involved in the great work happening at Máyala Wáta (Meeks Meadow). It’s exciting to see this important restoration work taking shape in the Tahoe Basin.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 22/09/2026

Changes on the landscape affect what happens downstream. Healthy #forests & #meadows help regulate how #SierraNevada water moves through our watersheds. Protecting & restoring these systems can support water resources while also providing benefits for wildlife, carbon storage, & ecosystem health!

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 21/09/2026

A healthy Sierra-Cascade is essential to California’s future. As Wade Crowfoot shared at the Nature-Based Solutions Summit, the region supports our water, air, safety, and prosperity, and its health depends on all of us working together.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 20/09/2026

One of the Sierra Nevada’s most remarkable bird species is also one of its rarest! The great gray owl is a California State Endangered species, with a genetically distinct population found in the Sierra Nevada.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 20/09/2026

Forests & mountain meadows provide benefits that reach far beyond the landscape itself. They support water resources, wildlife, carbon storage, and community resilience. Nature-based solutions recognize these connections & use natural systems as part of CA’s approach to addressing climate change.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 15/09/2026

Looking for an easy and colorful Sierra escape? An SNC staff recommendation, Convict Lake in Mono County offers a beautiful, easy hiking trail with stunning scenery, especially when the fall colors arrive. It’s a great spot to enjoy the changing seasons in the Sierra. #GetOutside #SierraCascade

A mountain lake surrounded by golden autumn foliage, with rugged gray mountains rising in the background beneath a clear blue sky.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 15/09/2026

Healthy forests and mountain meadows do more than shape California’s landscapes. They help build resilience to climate-driven extremes, support water security, store carbon, and provide important habitat. @wadecrowfoot.bsky.social @tahoe.ca.gov @canaturalresources.bsky.social

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 14/09/2026

Earlier in September, the SNC Board traveled to Mono County to see how partners are connecting forest health, wildfire resilience, and sustainable recreation.

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

🌳 Goodbye asphalt. Hello trees, shade, and a greener schoolyard. A greener, cooler schoolyard is now open at Esperanza Elementary School. Esperanza is one of five Los Angeles campuses benefiting from improvements that replace asphalt with trees, permeable surfaces, and outdoor classrooms.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 13/09/2026

There isn't one organization that can solve the Sierra-Cascade's wildfire & forest health challenges. Tribes, local governments, nonprofits, land managers, watershed groups, fire safe councils, and many others each bring different and unique knowledge and resources to the table.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 10/09/2026

Looking for a quieter Sierra adventure? An SNC staff recommendation, Burnside Lake near Markleeville offers #camping, #paddleboarding, and #hiking! For those who enjoy a little off-road adventure, the route to the lake makes for a bit of added excitement!

A calm mountain lake with clear blue-green water, large granite boulders along the shoreline and in the water, and a dense evergreen forest covering the hills in the background beneath a clear blue sky.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 10/09/2026

Today near Tahoe City, partners from across CA are coming together for the Forests & Mountain Meadows Nature-Based Solutions Summit. @canaturalresources.bsky.social @tahoe.ca.gov @nature.org @wadecrowfoot.bsky.social

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 08/09/2026

From foothills to alpine peaks, the Sierra Nevada contains an incredible range of ecosystems. The Sierra Nevada bioregion stretches from grasslands and oak woodlands through forests and alpine meadows, with elevations ranging from about 500 feet in the foothills to over 14k!

A scenic Sierra Nevada alpine landscape with a pine tree in the foreground overlooking rugged granite ridges, evergreen forests, and mountain terrain beneath a clear blue sky.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 06/09/2026

The Sierra Nevada is home to the world’s largest trees. Giant sequoias naturally grow only on the western slope of California’s Sierra Nevada, where they are found in groves across the southern Sierra. These remarkable trees can grow more than 250 feet tall and live for more than 3,000 years!

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 06/09/2026

At our core, SNC helps partners and communities across the Sierra-Cascade region put ideas for healthier forests, watersheds, communities, and CA outdoor spaces into meaningful action.

A group of people gathers beside a massive giant sequoia in a forest clearing. Two people speak into microphones while another holds a map, with park staff and visitors standing nearby.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 04/09/2026

Looking for a trail with a bit of history? Quarry Road Trail in Auburn State Recreation Area follows the Middle Fork of the American River along a historic mining route. The wide, moderate-grade path offers canyon views & is great for hiking, running, or biking. #GetOutside

A river winds through a lush, forested valley, viewed from a grassy hillside. Tree covered slopes surround the river beneath a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 01/09/2026

Wildfire & forest health challenges don't stop at property lines, county lines, or any other kind of boundaries. That means lasting restoration often requires people who manage all of those places to work together.

A group of people gathers along a paved trail in a forest of tall conifer trees, listening to a speaker near a pile of cut branches and vegetation. Sunlight filters through the trees onto the forest floor.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 31/08/2026

Looking for an immersive Sierra experience? Giant Forest in Sequoia NP is home to some of the largest sequoias in the world. With over 40 miles of trails, you can spend days exploring the groves & see what a forest with close-to-historic density & composition looks like!

Sunlight filters through a dense forest of tall conifer and sequoia trees, with green understory vegetation, fallen logs, and a forest floor covered in pine needles and branches.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 31/08/2026

The SNC's September Board meeting is this week in Mono County. The meeting will take place on September 3 following our Board tour on September 2. Tune in to the live stream and hear what’s happening across the Sierra-Cascade Region. Learn more: sierranevada.ca.gov/board-meetin...

A clear alpine lake with gentle waves washing onto a sandy, rocky shoreline, surrounded by forested mountain slopes and rugged peaks beneath a bright blue sky with wispy clouds.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 30/08/2026

Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of the Sierra-Cascade region’s most interesting places! Located at the end of the Cascade Range, #LassenNP features all four major types of volcanoes, along with lava flows, volcanic domes, and dramatic hydrothermal areas like Bumpass Hell.

A snow-capped mountain rises above a dense evergreen forest, with a small pond and cascading stream in the foreground under a clear blue sky.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 30/08/2026

How can nature-based solutions help build healthier forests and meadows? Join the 2026 Forests & Meadows Nature-Based Solutions Summit to learn, connect, and explore approaches for building more resilient landscapes. Learn more and register: tnc.swoogo.com/nbssummits20...

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 27/08/2026

While we're in the summer heat, it's never too early to plan your next seasonal adventure! SNC staff recommend North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve is worth a visit in winter or early spring, when wildflowers bloom, waterfalls flow, and the rolling landscape comes alive.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 26/08/2026

SNC’s September Board Tour and Governing Board meeting are coming up September 2 and 3 in Mono County. Join us for the tour on September 2 and the Board meeting on September 3. The meeting will be live-streamed. Learn more: sierranevada.ca.gov/board-meetin...

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 25/08/2026

From the granite of Alabama Hills to the towering summit of Mount Whitney, this corner of the Sierra offers plenty to explore. The Alabama Hills National Scenic Area is a gateway to the Eastern Sierra, with #hiking, #rockclimbing, natural arches, camping, and mountain #biking.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 24/08/2026

The SNC will host our quarterly Board field tour & meeting in June Lake on Sept. 2nd & 3rd. At this meeting, nearly $1.5 million may be awarded by the Board to new #recreation and #tourism projects in the Sierra-Cascade. Learn more: sierranevada.ca.gov/board-meetin...

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 18/08/2026

California’s water supply is connected to the health of our headwaters. The Upper Feather River is a critical part of the State Water Project, which supplies water to 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland. Read more: sierranevada.ca.gov/the-dwr-snc-...

A wide view of a calm blue lake surrounded by dense evergreen forests, with rolling, forested mountains in the distance beneath a clear blue sky.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 17/08/2026

Looking for your next #Sierra adventure? An SNC staff favorite is Freeley Lake in the Tahoe National Forest. Discover the multiple nearby lakes, then enjoy the kid and dog-friendly backpacking and camping options nearby!

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 16/08/2026

Outside Concow, new life is emerging in a high-severity burn area that lost nearly 100% of its trees in the Camp Fire. Researchers and project partners hope to create an oak-dominated forest better adapted to future drought and #wildfire. Read the story here: sierranevada.ca.gov/a-new-climat...

A view of rolling, dry hills covered in shrubs and grasses, with an oak tree in the foreground and a blue reservoir visible in the valley beyond. Ridges and distant hills stretch across the horizon beneath a clear blue sky with wispy clouds.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 16/08/2026

Looking for a Sierra adventure? Sierra Valley Preserve & Nature Center in Plumas County! Explore the Feather River headwaters, discover the region's natural & cultural history, hike scenic trails, & keep an eye out for raptors, wildflowers, & migratory birds throughout the year.

A large wooden barn-style building housing the Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center sits beneath a clear blue sky. Native landscaping, walking paths, and a wooden fence surround the entrance, while a child walks along the paved path. Snow-capped mountains rise in the distance across the Sierra Valley, framing the nature center in a broad open landscape.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 11/08/2026

SNC staff recently had the opportunity to visit Trinity River Sawmill Co. in Weaverville and see the journey from tree to lumber firsthand.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 10/08/2026

Looking for your next Sierra adventure? SNC staff recommends the trail to Gem Lakes! This moderate hike passes several beautiful alpine lakes before reaching the stunning Gem Lakes. A hidden gem just off Highway 395. #GetOutside and explore the #SierraCascade

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 09/08/2026

Can a forest become resilient again after a catastrophic #wildfire? Researchers studying the Camp Fire are finding signs that a new kind of forest may be emerging, one that might be more resilient to climate change while continuing to store carbon. sierranevada.ca.gov/a-new-climat...

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 26/07/2026

The Sierra Nevada Conservancy is still accepting concept proposals for its Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program. Concept proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. PDT on July 27. Learn more: sierranevada.ca.gov/grants/wildf...

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 21/07/2026

Recreation and resilience go hand in hand; in June the SNC Board approved more than three million dollars in recreation funding to improve #trails, outdoor access, and stewardship opportunities across the Sierra-Cascade Region. Learn more: sierranevada.ca.gov/the-snc-awar...

Forest trail winding through a mixed-conifer forest with tall cedar and pine trees rising above the path. Sunlight filters through the canopy, illuminating the forest floor and highlighting the towering trees against a partly cloudy sky.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 19/07/2026

Healthy forests are one of California's most effective nature-based solutions. #Biomass utilization helps make forest restoration projects more viable while supporting watershed resilience and community protection. Learn more: sierranevada.ca.gov/opening-of-n...

People wearing hard hats and high-visibility safety vests stand beside a large mobile wood chipper during a field demonstration. One person gestures while explaining the equipment, which is used to process woody material generated from forest thinning and fuel reduction projects.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 19/07/2026

Wildfire impacts occur across entire landscapes. Our response should too. The SNC Board approved new Landscape Grant Program guidelines designed to invest in shovel-ready portfolios of restoration and resilience projects across the Sierra-Cascade Region. sierranevada.ca.gov/the-snc-awar...

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 14/07/2026

A tiny mussel is creating big problems for California's waters. An SNC grant is helping fund three mobile Clean, Drain, Dry, Dispose stations in Mono County to help stop invasive #GoldenMussels before they reach these Sierra-Cascade waters. Learn more: sierranevada.ca.gov/state-region...

Clusters of invasive Golden mussels attached to a weathered wooden surface, illuminated by sunlight. The mussels form dense groupings of dark brown and tan shells across the wood, with green vegetation visible along the edge of the image.

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 07/07/2026

The California Tahoe Conservancy (@CaliforniaTahoe) has announced up to $300,000 in funding through its Tahoe for All Grant Program. Pre-applications are due by July 31, 2026. Learn more: tahoe.ca.gov/tahoe-for-al...

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 05/07/2026

Join the CA Wildfire & Forest Resilience Task Force's Sierra Nevada Regional Webinar on July 9 at 2:00 p.m. to learn about the Draft Wildfire and Landscape Resilience Action Plan, hear from regional partners, and ask questions. Learn more: actionplan2026.wildfiretaskforce.org/webinar/?utm...

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 05/07/2026

Protecting Sierra-Cascade waters starts with prevention. An SNC grant recently funded three mobile Clean, Drain, Dry, Dispose (CD3) stations in Mono County to help stop the spread of invasive golden mussels. #CleanDrainDry #GoldenMussel Learn more: sierranevada.ca.gov/state-region...

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 02/07/2026

SNC is hiring! Join our team as a Budget Analyst. Apply at: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/...

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 30/06/2026

Biomass can be part of the solution. Instead of piling & burning woody material from restoration projects, new facilities in Tuolumne County are creating products, supporting jobs, & helping reduce wildfire risk. #WildfireResilience #Biomass #RestorationEconomy sierranevada.ca.gov/opening-of-n...

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