Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 06/10/2026Two kayakers enjoy a day out on the Lower Owens River. A new grant from the SNC will improve a 6-mile-long paddling route on the river, which includes a new public access, ADA-accessible launch site and take-out site. Photo courtesy County of Inyo. 100
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 05/10/2026At French Meadows, partners are using mechanical treatments, hand work, and prescribed fire to restore forest health and reduce the risk of future high-intensity #wildfire. The project also demonstrates how #forestrestoration can benefit wildlife and water quality. 100
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 04/10/2026The foothill yellow-legged frog is a small amphibian with an important place in California’s rivers and streams. Found along the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada, these frogs depend on healthy flowing waters and surrounding habitats. 100
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 04/10/2026Successful landscape-scale restoration projects need strong partnerships, coordination, planning, and the capacity to put investments into action. Building this readiness on the ground helps ensure that funding can translate into meaningful work across Sierra-Cascade landscapes. 001
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 29/09/2026Back 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... 000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 29/09/2026Nature-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. 100
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 28/09/2026On 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! 100
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 28/09/2026California’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 010
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 27/09/2026A 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 000
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. 100
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 25/09/2026Join 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... 000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 22/09/2026Changes 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! 010
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 21/09/2026A 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. 131
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 20/09/2026One 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. 110
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 20/09/2026Forests & 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. 141
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 15/09/2026Looking 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 010
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 15/09/2026Nature-based solutions harness the power of healthy natural systems to build climate resilience, protect communities, and advance California’s climate goals. The summit was an opportunity to highlight this work and continue building the partnerships needed to put these solutions into action. 100
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 15/09/2026Last week, partners from across CA gathered in Tahoe City for the Forests & Mountain Meadows NBS Summit. The summit brought together practitioners, researchers, land managers, & other partners to share successes, strengthen connections, & explore opportunities to expand nature-based solutions. 100
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 15/09/2026Healthy 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 111
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 14/09/2026Earlier in September, the SNC Board traveled to Mono County to see how partners are connecting forest health, wildfire resilience, and sustainable recreation. 110
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 13/09/2026There 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. 000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 10/09/2026Looking 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! 020
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 10/09/2026Today 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 112
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 08/09/2026From 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! 001
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 06/09/2026The 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! 100
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 06/09/2026At 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. 100
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 04/09/2026Looking 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 010
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 01/09/2026Wildfire & 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. 010
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 31/08/2026Looking 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! 000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 31/08/2026The 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... 010
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 30/08/2026Lassen 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. 110
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 30/08/2026How 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... 100
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 27/08/2026While 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. 001
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 26/08/2026SNC’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... 000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 25/08/2026From 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. 010
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 24/08/2026The 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... 010
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 18/08/2026California’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-... 010
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 17/08/2026Looking 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! 010
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 16/08/2026Outside 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... 000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 16/08/2026Looking 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. 000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 11/08/2026SNC staff recently had the opportunity to visit Trinity River Sawmill Co. in Weaverville and see the journey from tree to lumber firsthand. 100
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 10/08/2026Looking 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 010
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 09/08/2026Can 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... 001
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 26/07/2026The 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... 021
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 21/07/2026Recreation 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... 000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 19/07/2026Healthy 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... 000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 19/07/2026Wildfire 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... 010
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 14/07/2026A 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... 000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 07/07/2026The program supports projects and programs that provide positive and inclusive outdoor experiences for communities facing barriers to accessing outdoor recreation infrastructure and opportunities in the Lake Tahoe Basin. 010
Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 07/07/2026The 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... 110