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Sustainable Conservation advances the collaborative stewardship of California’s land, air, and water for the benefit of nature and people. linktr.ee/sustainable_conservation

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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This chart from @edwardsanthonyb.bsky.social shows how a stronger El Niño is correlated with more precipitation, but it's still far from a guarantee. Read his recent article to learn more about what climate characteristics experts are watching www.sfchronicle.com/weather/arti...
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Register now for the first installment of 2026-27 Recharge Readiness Webinar Series, co-hosted by the California DWR, Sustainable Conservation, and the Flood-MAR Network. "Site Selection and Recharge Potential" will kick off the series tomorrow at 11am! suscon.org/blog/2026/08...
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Announcing 2026-27 Recharge Readiness Webinar Series | Sustainable Conservation
While California water managers gear up for a “Super El Niño” and a potentially active water year, partners across the State have brought a variety of new advances to topics that Managed Aquifer…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The 2026-27 Recharge Readiness webinar series will share information to help growers, project planners, and local agencies prepare recharge projects for the wet season ahead. The first webinar is this Thursday, August 27th at 11am. Register now! suscon.org/blog/2026/08...
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Announcing 2026-27 Recharge Readiness Webinar Series | Sustainable Conservation
While California water managers gear up for a “Super El Niño” and a potentially active water year, partners across the State have brought a variety of new advances to topics that Managed Aquifer…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Our work is built on collaboration, and that includes you. Subscribe for monthly stories highlighting people and projects making a real difference for California’s lands and waters. suscon.org/get-involved...
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Subscribe Stay in touch with Sustainable Conservation. Sign up for our mailing list to receive our annual report, bi-annual newsletter and monthly updates highlighting Sustainable Conservation’s work…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 California Leopold Conservation Award! If you know a steward of working lands whose conservation ethic is second to none, encourage them to apply for the award before July 17th! buff.ly/YCuStoV
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2026 California Leopold Conservation Award Applications Now Open | Sustainable Conservation
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 California Leopold Conservation Award®.
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Stay connected to conservation in action! Get stories, science, and solutions from across California delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to Sustainable Conservation today. suscon.org/get-involved...
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
What does a more resilient California look like? Join our email list for insights and stories you won’t find anywhere else. suscon.org/get-involved...
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Be the first to hear about new research, partnership progress, and policy wins. Join our email community and help shape California’s sustainable future! suscon.org/get-involved...
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Cut water use. Lower maintenance. Keep your yard looking great. Our California Garden Guide walks you through a "Beyond Drought Tolerant" garden step by step. suscon.org/california-g...
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California Garden Guide | Sustainable Conservation
California Garden Guide Your simple guide to a sustainable landscape. BEYOND DROUGHT TOLERANT:A California Low-Water Gardening Guide from Sustainable Conservation California is a semi-arid state with…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Together, we can drive practical, lasting solutions for California. Contribute to our momentum by joining the Sustainable Conservation email list! suscon.org/get-involved...
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Subscribe Stay in touch with Sustainable Conservation. Sign up for our mailing list to receive our annual report, bi-annual newsletter and monthly updates highlighting Sustainable Conservation’s work…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Join us in giving Sustainable Conservation's new Policy Director, Lauren Navarro, a warm welcome! Read our welcome blog to learn more about what Lauren brings to the organization's policy work. buff.ly/FKVlCk0
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Welcoming New Policy Director Lauren Navarro | Sustainable Conservation
Join us in giving Sustainable Conservation's new Policy Director, Lauren Navarro, a warm welcome!
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Low-water gardening, made simple. Our free guide shows you how to choose the right plants, reduce water use, and build a yard that thrives in California’s climate. suscon.org/california-g...
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California Garden Guide | Sustainable Conservation
California Garden Guide Your simple guide to a sustainable landscape. BEYOND DROUGHT TOLERANT:A California Low-Water Gardening Guide from Sustainable Conservation California is a semi-arid state with…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 California Leopold Conservation Award! If you know a steward of working lands whose conservation ethic is second to none, encourage them to apply for the award before July 17th! buff.ly/YCuStoV
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2026 California Leopold Conservation Award Applications Now Open | Sustainable Conservation
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 California Leopold Conservation Award®.
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Sign up for updates from Sustainable Conservation and get the latest on water, climate, and agriculture solutions. buff.ly/eKuvMV8
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
A beautiful yard doesn’t have to mean high water use. Download our California Garden Guide and learn how you can create a more sustainable, resilient landscape. suscon.org/california-g...
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California Garden Guide | Sustainable Conservation
California Garden Guide Your simple guide to a sustainable landscape. BEYOND DROUGHT TOLERANT:A California Low-Water Gardening Guide from Sustainable Conservation California is a semi-arid state with…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Join us in giving Sustainable Conservation's new Policy Director, Lauren Navarro, a warm welcome! Read our welcome blog to learn more about what Lauren brings to the organization's policy work. suscon.org/blog/2026/04...
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Welcoming New Policy Director Lauren Navarro | Sustainable Conservation
Join us in giving Sustainable Conservation's new Policy Director, Lauren Navarro, a warm welcome!
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Reminder: We're kicking off the Spring 2026 season of our Voices from the Field webinar series next Wednesday! Register for free today! buff.ly/hxFjlIZ
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Join us on April 8 as we kick off the Voices from the Field webinar series! We’ll start with Turning Climate Challenges into Watershed Solutions, a conversation with state leaders on why healthy watersheds are central to our climate future Register for free today! buff.ly/Cn37L1n
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Your generosity makes collaborative stewardship our main mechanism to drive lasting environmental progress. Your continued support empowers us to build bridges from conservation to research, policy, business, and more. buff.ly/0if6kN3
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Thanks to the generosity of longtime supporter, Michael Spiegelman, all new and increased donations will be matched through the end of 2025.
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
It’s not too late to invest in lasting climate solutions this Giving Tuesday! Your gift fuels partnerships that scale groundwater recharge, improve soil health, and protect communities from floods and drought. suscon.org/blog/2025/12...
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Join Us This Giving Tuesday! | Sustainable Conservation
This Giving Tuesday, your new or increased investment in Sustainable Conservation can go twice as far to scale groundwater recharge, advance sustainable agriculture, and drive natural resource policy…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Your support has grown our programs, scaled our solutions, and lifted our organization to its strongest point yet. A gift this Giving Tuesday will keep our momentum rolling! buff.ly/2SXro2d
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
We’re seeking a Policy Director to lead our policy engagement at the state and regional levels. If you or someone in your network is experienced in CA policy and passionate about practical, equitable solutions for land, air, and water, we encourage you to apply or pass the word along buff.ly/4nPJJsR
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Careers Become part of Sustainable Conservation. Sustainable Conservation is fortunate to have talented, dedicated staff who are committed to collaboration both internally and externally. We care…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Will you increase your investment to create years of impact for biodiverse soils and water-smart food production? With your support, we can explore how practices like cover cropping can make on-farm groundwater recharge safer and more effective susco n.org/give
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Give today, and your gift could go twice as far towards boosting California's climate resilience.
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Each October 1st, the start of the new Water Year quietly slips by most Californians’ calendars — but not Sustainable Conservation’s Water for the Future Team! In our latest blog, we we asked each team member: What is one hope you have for Water Year 2026? suscon.org/blog/2025/11...
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Sustainable Conservation's Hopes for Water Year 2026 | Sustainable Conservation
Cover crops are a known practice in California agriculture for reducing water runoff, increasing the amount of water that can infiltrate and stay in the soil, improving biodiversity, limiting…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Join us next week on Tuesday for a webinar featuring Fairmead Community & Friends leaders on their local groundwater sustainability project and what it takes to drive community solutions from the ground up
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People, Place and Policy: Community-Driven Solutions in Fairmead
Join Sustainable Conservation for our first fall 2025 webinar!
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Join our team! We’re hiring a Project Manager (On-Farm Water Solutions) based out of our Modesto office to help advance practical, science-based strategies that protect groundwater and support resilient agriculture across California. Learn more on our careers page! buff.ly/erOgM3J
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Careers Become part of Sustainable Conservation. Sustainable Conservation is fortunate to have talented, dedicated staff who are committed to collaboration both internally and externally. We care…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
“For the Bay Area residents, I would just tell people to be prepared for anything,” Dalton Behringer, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service, told SFGATE. “The variability here for La Niña is so high.” www.sfgate.com/weather/arti...
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It's officially La Niña. Here's what California can expect.
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Join our team! We’re hiring a Project Manager (On-Farm Water Solutions) based out of our Modesto office to help advance practical, science-based strategies that protect groundwater and support resilient agriculture across California. Learn more on our careers page! buff.ly/erOgM3J
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Careers Become part of Sustainable Conservation. Sustainable Conservation is fortunate to have talented, dedicated staff who are committed to collaboration both internally and externally. We care…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
"Ten years ago, we were lucky to have one restoration project implemented per summer. Now, it’s normal for us to have as many as five going to construction in a summer. Restoration permitting pathways helped us unlock a new pace and scale of restoration." buff.ly/obvvJ5f
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Notes from the Field: Lagunitas Creek Watershed Enhancement Project Field Trip | Sustainable Conservation
On June 12th, Sustainable Conservation community members, program partners, and staff met up at Lagunitas Creek in Marin County to see the recent improvements to native fish habitat and stream…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
SC's Solutions in Our Soil team's recent work on expanding cover crop adoption is largely due to the practice’s potential to provide several key water-related benefits. This video shows why growers see cover crops as vital levers to unlock water and soil benefits buff.ly/tD10Gku
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
"Ten years ago, we were lucky to have one restoration project implemented per summer. Now, it’s normal for us to have as many as five going to construction in a summer. Restoration permitting pathways helped us unlock a new pace and scale of restoration."
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Notes from the Field: Lagunitas Creek Watershed Enhancement Project Field Trip | Sustainable Conservation
On June 12th, Sustainable Conservation community members, program partners, and staff met up at Lagunitas Creek in Marin County to see the recent improvements to native fish habitat and stream…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Last month, SC led a field trip for donors to see the recent improvements to native fish and stream habitat from the first phase of the Lagunitas Creek Watershed Enhancement Project — and to witness the positive impact of simplifying California’s permitting processes
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Notes from the Field: Lagunitas Creek Watershed Enhancement Project Field Trip | Sustainable Conservation
On June 12th, Sustainable Conservation community members, program partners, and staff met up at Lagunitas Creek in Marin County to see the recent improvements to native fish habitat and stream…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Sustainable Conservation is still recruiting for its next CEO to guide the organization into a new era of impact on California’s land, air, and water for the benefit of people and nature. Read the full position profile and help us spread the word to qualified candidates! buff.ly/cK7iLq4
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Careers | Sustainable Conservation
Careers Become part of Sustainable Conservation. Sustainable Conservation is fortunate to have talented, dedicated staff who are committed to collaboration both internally and externally. We care…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
HAPPENING NOW: the grand finale of Sustainable Conservation's "Climate Resilience in Action" webinar series! You won't want to miss this chance to participate in this expert panel on collaborative water solutions for the present and future ⬇️ buff.ly/vFx9GBe
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Climate Resilience in Action - Shared Waters, Shared Solutions
Join Sustainable Conservation for the final webinar in our Climate Resilience in Action series!
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Sustainable Conservation has officially begun its search for the next CEO to guide the organization into a new era of impact on California’s land, air, and water for the benefit of people and nature. Read the full position profile and help us spread the word! buff.ly/NUQ7z3k
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Careers | Sustainable Conservation
Careers Become part of Sustainable Conservation. Sustainable Conservation is fortunate to have talented, dedicated staff who are committed to collaboration both internally and externally. We care…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Missed last week's webinar, "Restoring Rivers for Flood Protection," or want to revisit the discussion? Stream at your convenience on our YouTube. Another big thanks to River Partners' John Cain and American Rivers' Sarah Puckett for joining us last Thursday! www.youtube.com/watch?v=kktB...
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Climate Resilience in Action - Restoring Rivers for Flood Protection
As California faces more frequent and intense severe weather events, how can we work with nature—not against it—to protect people, water, and wildlife?In the...
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Every drop counts! Your gift today helps replenish groundwater, restore river habitats, and build drought and flood resilience across California’s watersheds suscon.org/give
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Give Today!
Thanks to the generosity and leadership of the Emmett Family Foundation, all new and increased donations will be matched dollar for dollar in 2025.
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Sustainable Conservation has officially begun its search for the next CEO to guide the organization into a new era of impact on California’s land, air, and water for the benefit of people and nature. Read the full position profile and help us spread the word! buff.ly/NUQ7z3k
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Careers | Sustainable Conservation
Careers Become part of Sustainable Conservation. Sustainable Conservation is fortunate to have talented, dedicated staff who are committed to collaboration both internally and externally. We care…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
There's still time to register for the next webinar in our Climate Resilience in Action series! We will explore how natural floodplains and restored rivers can reduce the state’s increasing flood risk while providing critical habitat and safeguarding water supplies and communities
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Climate Resilience in Action - Restoring Rivers for Flood Protection
Join Sustainable Conservation on May 15 for the third webinar in our Climate Resilience in Action series!
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Your contribution empowers collective action to build whole watershed solutions that last. Thanks to the Emmett Foundation, your dollar can go twice as far on new or increased gifts! suscon.org/give
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Double Your Impact
Thanks to the generosity and leadership of the Emmett Family Foundation, all new and increased donations will be matched dollar for dollar in 2025.
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Watersheds require coordinated care and collaboration to remain resilient. Your financial support enables us to co-create permit pathways that preserve environmental protections while speeding critical restoration projects to protect sensitive habitat without delay suscon.org/give
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Thanks to the generosity and leadership of the Emmett Family Foundation, all new and increased donations will be matched dollar for dollar in 2025.
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Sustainable Conservation and CAFF, along with UC ANR and other partners, have released a new guidance document — Cover Cropping in California’s Water Scarce Environments — to help growers harness the many benefits of cool-season cover crops while reducing water use
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Cover Cropping in California’s Water Scarce Environments | Sustainable Conservation
Practical considerations for managing cool-season cover crops with maximal water benefits and minimal water use Community Alliance with Family Farmers, Sustainable Conservation, UC ANR, and USDA are…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
The first entry in our 2025 Restoration Round-Up Blog Series features the outstanding work done by our friends at The Nature Conservancy and other organizations to revitalize key salmon habitat and restore natural floodplain functions in Mendocino County's Ten Mile River watershed buff.ly/eL3c1so
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Restoration Round-Up: South Fork Ten Mile Habitat Enhancement | Sustainable Conservation
The Ten Mile River, flowing through coastal Mendocino County, provides vital habitat for California's endangered coho salmon. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has been leading habitat restoration efforts…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
With a monthly gift, you can join our California Conservationists to build a more resilient future for California’s watersheds — and the ecosystems & communities that rely on them. Become part of the solution today! interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebL...
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
For over 30 years, Sustainable Conservation has replenished groundwater, revitalized habitat, and built community resilience. Now, with drought, wildfire threats and climate uncertainty accelerating, we must act faster and think bigger — but we need your help suscon.org/give
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
To meet California’s water challenges, we must invest in watershed-scale, sustainable stewardship that merges science, policy, and action. Donate now to help us scale this integrative, cross-sector approach to water security!
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Thanks to the generosity and leadership of the Emmett Family Foundation, all new and increased donations will be matched dollar for dollar in 2025
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
When we consider all that a single drop of water needs to accomplish across the state, we realize that our conservation challenges are both connected and complex. A gift helps us implement whole watershed solutions that work across California’s water systems. suscon.org/give
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Thanks to the generosity and leadership of the Emmett Family Foundation, all new and increased donations will be matched dollar for dollar in 2025
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
The first entry in our 2025 Restoration Round-Up Blog Series features the outstanding work done by The Nature Conservancy and other organizations to revitalize key salmon habitat and restore natural floodplain functions in Mendocino County's Ten Mile River watershed suscon.org/blog/2025/04...
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Restoration Round-Up: South Fork Ten Mile Habitat Enhancement | Sustainable Conservation
The Ten Mile River, flowing through coastal Mendocino County, provides vital habitat for California's endangered coho salmon. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has been leading habitat restoration efforts…
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Happy Earth Day from all of us at Sustainable Conservation! On #EarthDay and every day, we're dedicated to uniting communities, businesses, and government to steward California's land, air, and water for a sustainable future #earthday2025
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Sustainable Conservation @susconca.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Strategic water diversions during extreme rainfall reduce community flood risk and can facilitate the replenishment of our underground aquifers, which 85% of Californians rely on for some portion of their water supply. Read how Executive Order N-16-25 enables these diversions buff.ly/C1BaU5d
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How Executive Order N-16-25 Enables Recharge During Floods | Sustainable Conservation
The Newsom Administration has taken an important step toward improving California’s flood safety and water resilience by issuing Executive Order (EO) N-16-25, which waives the requirement for local…
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