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Sierra Nevada Conservancy @sierranevada.ca.gov · 58m

Successful 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.

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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

The goal of the Concow Resilience Project is not just to prevent large-scale conversion from forestland to brushland, but to also increase the chance for long-term health & survival of trees in the region by creating an open, oak-pine dominated woodland more adapted to wildfires & climate change.

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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

We also published the film shown on the day of the event: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MJs...

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

We had well over 100 participants in attendance, and we appreciated the opportunity to learn, share experiences, and work together on future solutions. We recently published a story recapping the event: sierranevada.ca.gov/building-mom...

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Forests and Mountain Meadows Summit

Collaborative discussion with real-time partner feedback will help state advance efforts that allow lands to be more resilient and absorb more carbon

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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

Learn more about our September Board Meeting:https://sierranevada.ca.gov/the-snc-board-awards-nearly-1-5-million-in-new-proposition-68-recreation-grants/

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SNC Board awards nearly $1.5 million

The SNC Board awards nearly $1.5 million in new Proposition 68 recreation grants

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

The SNC approved nearly $1.5 million for new projects that will boost recreation & tourism in the Sierra-Cascade. The Board also received an update on a $100k grant that will help communities & individuals affected by gray wolves that have migrated into CA from neighboring states.

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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

This project is a great example of Nature-Based Solutions in action, bringing restoration and Tribal knowledge together to support a healthier, more resilient landscape. We’re proud to see the progress and look forward to the good things still to come across the area!

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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

SNC is proud to work alongside Tribes, local governments, conservation organizations, resource conservation districts, land trusts, & many other partners to advance nature-based solutions across the Sierra-Cascade. Through our work, we’re building healthier, more resilient communities & landscapes.

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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

Yosemite and the surrounding Sierra are an important stronghold for these owls. They rely on healthy montane meadows for hunting and nearby forests for nesting, making both habitats important to their conservation. #SierraNevada #Wildlife

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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

The Forests & Mountain Meadows Nature-Based Solutions Summit brought partners together to explore how we can expand this work across the state. Check out the Tahoe Daily Tribune’s coverage of the summit: www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/summit-...

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Summit in Tahoe discusses nature-based solutions to climate issues

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Regional leaders are returning to their fields with new knowledge and tools after the California Natural Resource Agency’s Nature-Based Solutions Summit at Granlibakken Tahoe on…

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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

Learn more about California’s efforts to expand nature-based solutions: Expanding Nature-Based Solutions #NatureBasedSolutions #SierraCascade

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

Nature-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.

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

Last 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.

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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

The field tour included stops at Minaret Vista, June Lake, and June Mountain. Seeing this work firsthand is an important part of how SNC connects investments with the landscapes and communities we serve. Learn more: sierranevada.ca.gov/board-meetin...

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Board Meetings

Our Governing Board meets quarterly. View meeting information, schedule, and archive.

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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

We’re highlighting successful restoration efforts, connecting partners, & exploring opportunities to scale nature-based solutions that can improve forest health, strengthen mountain meadows, support water security, store carbon, reduce wildfire risk & provide habitat for wildlife.

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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

#Sequoias are known for their massive trunks, thick, fire-resistant bark, and ability to withstand many natural disturbances. Some of the largest trees by volume are found in Sequoia NP, including the General Sherman Tree, widely recognized as the largest known living single-stem tree on Earth.

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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

The result is a collaborative approach to some of the biggest challenges facing the Sierra-Cascade, with the goal of building healthier landscapes and more resilient communities for the long term. Learn more: sierranevada.ca.gov

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy

As a state agency, we lead, fund, and support efforts that improve the environmental, economic, and social well-being of California’s Sierra-Cascade region.

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

Much of this work happens at a landscape scale because wildfire, water, forests, wildlife, and communities are all connected. That means working across property lines and jurisdictions and bringing together Tribes, local governments, nonprofits, land managers, and other partners.

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

SNC also provides technical assistance and capacity-building support, helping partners develop projects, build partnerships, navigate funding opportunities, and turn plans into work on the ground.

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

We provide grants that fund projects ranging from forest restoration and wildfire resilience to watershed health, recreation, and conservation. But funding is only part of the equation.

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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

Hike through volcanic landscapes, explore mountain lakes and meadows, and see steaming fumaroles, boiling springs, and bubbling mudpots that show the volcanic activity that is still shaping the park today!

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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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