In 2003, California State Parks acquired property on the north side of the Sutter Buttes, which represents a unique resource within the State Park System. Located 50 miles north of Sacaramento, for more information, http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=23452
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http://www.savetejonranch.org/
The Tejon region is an irreplaceable piece of
For more info, see the Center for Biological Diversity's page: http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/swcbd/programs/sprawl/tejon/index.html
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MAPS OF CENTRAL VALLEY URBANIZATION TRENDS, FROM 1990 TO 2002
http://www.farmland.org/programs/states/futureisnow/threemaps.asp
(CLICK ON MAP TO ENLARGE)
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Study and maps on How Will the
The Sierra Nevada Forest Protection Campaign is a coalition of conservation organizations, individual activists, scientists, businesses and spiritual leaders fighting for the protection of old growth forests, sensitive watersheds and threatened wildlife in the
http://www.sierranevadaconservancy.ca.gov/
State agency created in 2004. The 25 million acres of the conservancy reach from Kern County to the Oregon border supporting thousands of unique plants, a rich variety of wildlife, and a clean, abundant water supply for the people of California. The conservancy's purpose is to not only support environmental preservation but assist the regional economy, preserve working landscapes and provide increased opportunities for tourism.
Works to restore and protect native amphibian populations in the
The Sierra Fund, http://www.sierrafund.org/
community foundation providing philanthropic stewardship and charitable support services to support environmental conservation in the
We believe that the region can successfully support important natural resources, productive agriculture, a healthy economy and livable communities. We encourage strategic thinking about the future of the region and support policies and actions that will enhance its sustainability.
Snowlands Network, http://www.snowlands.org/
The mission of Snowlands Network is to: Promote opportunities for quality human-powered winter recreation, Protect winter wildlands, and Educate the public and government agencies about winter recreation and environmental issues.
SACRAMENTO RIVER VALLEY GROUPS:
http://www.lassenlandandtrails.com/
Works to protect open space opportunities within
The
founded in 1998, is dedicated to conserving open space, wildlife habitat, and agricultural land, preserving over 2700 acres with conservation easements. The Trust's current areas of focus are the Cow Creek and surrounding Watersheds in the foothills east of
We are a local
The Feather River Watershed, the largest Watershed in the
Butte Environmental Council, http://www.becnet.org/
Founded in 1975, BEC is devoted to environmental education and information referral services, and advocacy; works to halt leapfrog development and groundwater overuse and to protect vernal pools
In June 2006, the Northern California Regional Land Trust unveiled its most recent and largest project, protecting 4,235 acres of the Llano Seco Rancho. Funding came from the State of
committed to the protection, preservation and restoration of the entire Yuba Watershed; has permanently protect the
Has protected 230 acres in this volcanic mountainin the middle of the
To promote greater citizen involvement in the city's decision-making process and ensure that growth is managed in a way that improves our community and preserves its small-town character.
Greater Cement Hill Neighborhood Association, in
Friends of
Works to return Deer Creek to the same quantifiable state that it was before the beginning of disturbance (prior to mid 1800s mining) and give native biology a chance
Rural Quality Coalition,
a volunteer-run 501c3 non-profit organization, exists to protect, enhance, and restore
http://www.nevadacountylandtrust.org/
By its tenth anniversary in 2001, it had over 2,600 acres of conservation and agricultural easements, wildlife and wild plant preserves, and bird sanctuaries under its care.
Sierra Foothills Audubon Society, http://www.sierrafoothillsaudubon.com/, Sierra Foothills Audubon Society is located in
In the near future, a developer plans to reshape the land and hillsides of this small, 622 acre valley, remove more than 7,000 oak trees, and Clover Valley will be lost to as many as 558 more Rocklin houses.
Our mission is to work with landowners and conservation partners to permanently preserve natural open spaces and agricultural lands in
American River Watershed Group, http://www.americanriverwatershed.net/ for south and middle forks in Placer,
Protect American River Canyons, http://www.parc-auburn.org/ for north and middle forks in Placer and
Protect American River Canyons (PARC) is an Auburn-based grassroots educational group dedicated to the preservation of the wilderness, recreational, cultural, and historical resources of the North and Middles Forks of the American River and its canyons for all to responsibly care for and enjoy. The
The American River Conservancy's mission is to protect and enhance natural habitats where bio diversity can flourish; and to promote, through environmental education, a broad ethic of stewardship, assuring healthy ecosystems now and for future generations. The Conservancy acquires critical wildlife and plant habitat by purchasing or accepting donations of land from willing landowners, protecting over 8,400 acres of fisheries, wildlife habitat, endangered species habitat, recreational lands and scenic vistas in El Dorado County.. For map of preserved lands, click here: http://arconservancy.org/xoops/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=21
The Institute for Ecological Health promotes the conservation of rural landscapes, Smart Growth, an end to urban-suburban sprawl, and a Land Ethic for the 21st Century. Our periodical Linkages explores key land use issues related to the design of vibrant human communities, avoiding urban/suburban sprawl, conservation of wildlife habitat and biodiversity; and the conservation of agriculture. To read back issues, click here: http://www.instituteforecologicalhealth.org/ieh_periodical.html
http://www.sacramentovalleyconservancy.org/
The Conservancy’s mission is to preserve the beauty, character and diversity of the
http://www.sacramentovalleyconservancy.org/visionmap.htm
Cosumnes River Preserve, http://www.cosumnes.org
Forest Issues Group,
Ebbetts Pass Forest Watch, Murphys, CA, http://www.forestwatchers.org/,
to protect, promote, and restore healthy forests and watersheds to maintain the quality of life in the
Foothill Conservancy, http://www.foothillconservancy.org/ Amador/Calaveras Counties
To restore, protect, and sustain the natural and human environment in Amador and
to facilitate, guide and support community projects that improve health and well being, economic security and protect the integrity of the ecosystem in the communities of Glencoe, Rail Road Flat, West Point and Wilseyville.
defender of more than 2,000,000 acres of forests, rivers, lakes, wetlands, roadless areas, old growth groves, scenic oak woodlands, and other precious areas within the central region of the Sierra Nevada
Concerned Citizens Coalition of Stockton, focuses on privatization of public water systems,
http://www.cccos.org/
Mariposans for the Environment and Responsible Government, http://www.merg-mariposa.org/ Working on development issues in the County of Mariposa and on management plans for Yosemite National Park
Constructing nature trail along the
Sierra Foothill Conservancy,
conserves open space between Yosemite and
Sequoia Riverlands Trust, http://www.sequoiariverlands.org/
The Sequoia Riverlands Trust, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was established in November 2000 as the Sierra Los Tulares Land Trust. The formation of SRT resulted from a decision to strengthen local conservation efforts by merging three
We cooperate with individual, business, non-profit and agency partners to accomplish our mission. In April 2001, we formed a partnership with The Nature Conservancy to jointly identify and achieve key conservation goals in
http://www.sequoiaforestkeeper.org/
Although once widespread, giant sequoias now occur only in the
Friends of the South Fork Kings, http://www.sfkingsriver.org/
An alliance of people who care enough about the watershed that contains Cedar Grove that we have chosen to adopt it.
River Ridge’s owners bought the 722 acre Negus Ranch in 2000 when it looked as if the land would end up as a major housing development on the
Tuolumne River Trust, http://www.tuolumne.org/
The Tuolumne River Trust is dedicated to promoting the stewardship of the
We feel that the management agencies in the High Sierra are heavily biased in favor of commercial interests such as horse & mule packers, cattle & sheep grazers, and mining companies. These interests exploit, debase, and pollute our cherished national lands for private gain—to the detriment of those of us on foot, and at great cost to the public.
To promote the conservation and protection of the natural habitat and ecosystems of the
Upper Merced River Watershed Council, www.sierratel.com/watershed
Voters Choice of Tuolumne County, http://www.tuolumnevoterschoice.com/
Fighting sprawl in the Sierra foothills
Works on ecosystem restoration in
For a map of Yokohl Ranch, see http://yokohlranch.com/yokohl/location.asp
http://www.sjrc.ca.gov/The San Joaquin River Conservancy was created by the state legislature to develop and manage the San Joaquin River Parkway. The enabling act recognized that the San Joaquin River corridor constitutes a unique and important resource of regional and statewide significance with environmental, cultural, scientific, agricultural, educational, recreational, scenic, flood conveyance, and wildlife values. The legislature formed the Conservancy to:
Implement the San Joaquin River Parkway Master Plan, a 22-mile regional greenspace and wildlife corridor in the river-bottom extending from Friant Dam to Highway 99, with an interconnected trail system and recreational and educational features;
and Acquire approximately 5900 acres from willing sellers at fair market value;
Our mission is to preserve and restore
California Tahoe Conservancy, http://www.tahoecons.ca.gov/
The Conservancy is an independent State agency; Its jurisdiction extends only to the
When the Conservancy began its acquisition program in 1985, it identified between 6,000 and 7,000 undeveloped parcels as environmentally sensitive, out of a total of 15,000 privately-owned undeveloped parcels on the California side of the basin.
Since 1985, the Conservancy has authorized the expenditure, directly or through grants, of more than $150 million to acquire or obtain various kinds of interests in more than 5,450 parcels involving more than 6,450 acres of land, and for the implementation of 325 erosion control, public access, wildlife enhancement, and restoration and management projects.
See their progress report at http://www.tahoecons.ca.gov/library/progrep/index.html for more details.
Sierra Watch is actively following through with conservation goals for Martis Valley, and we are exporting our success to similar efforts up and down the
Truckee River Watershed Council, http://www.truckeeriverwc.org/
Collaborative solutions to protect, enhance and restore the
Tahoe Rim Trail, http://www.tahoerimtrail.org/ To maintain and enhance the Tahoe Rim Trail system and encourage stewardship through volunteer programs, educational outreach, and community partnerships.
For trails maps and other info: http://www.tahoesbest.com/Hiking/trailsbyregion.htm#TRT
Sugar Pine Foundation,
The Sugar Pine Foundation was formed to reestablish natural regeneration of sugar pines
and western white pines in the Lake Tahoe Region with a natural genetic resistance to white pine blister rust.
Lake Tahoe Environmental Education Coalition, http://www.lteec.org/
Works to assist many different groups and educational organizations in working together to educate the public about how to prevent the pollution of
