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Innovative Conservation Partnership Gains Federal Funds to Protect Threatened Species and Excellent Forestry on Siskiyou Crest
USFWS awarded a $1 million grant to help protect threatened species in one of the most biodiverse places in the world, the Mountcrest Working Forest.
Supporters Join Pacific Forest Trust in Urging the Governor to Sign AB 2480
We’re one step away from officially recognizing source watersheds as essential to California’s water system. Assembly Bill 2480 (Bloom) has moved to the Governor’s desk for signature.
President’s Letter: All Fired Up!
Whether we love it or hate it, fire is integral to our landscape. Laurie Wayburn discusses how we can learn to work and live with fire.
Restoring Flourishing Forests
Sometimes forests need help recovering from intense wildfires. We’re collaborating with the landowners of two properties to aid forest restoration.
Heritage & Pioneers
Harry and Charlotte Turner have deep roots in California and they are passionate about helping conserve the state’s natural heritage and richness. We’re honored to have their support and share their story.
Wildlife’s Modest Champion
Paul Henson with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in Oregon has spent over two decades studying and protecting wild animals. We caught up with him to discuss two rare species, one that is listed under the Endangered Species Act and one that is not.
Realizing the Vision for Conservation Across Boundaries
Public-private collaboration across boundaries benefits wildlife, watersheds, and working lands in the Mount Shasta Headwaters Conservation Area.
Tree Mortality & Forest Resilience
As tree mortality climbs past 66 million in the Sierra’s forests, we reflect on how to restore forest resilience across the landscape.
Planning for California’s 2030 Climate Goals
How we can support land conservation, natural fire regimes, cap and trade, and wildlife. View our public comments on California’s 2030 Target Scoping Plan.
Source Watershed Protection Progresses in CA Senate
The source watershed restoration and conservation bill, AB 2480, passed the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water! Read our recent support letter.
Advocating for Forests in Oregon’s Climate Policy
Healthy, resilient forests are an asset, yet Oregon is still losing valuable forest land. Forests could play a central role in Oregon’s climate policy.
Overflowing Support for Healthy Watersheds
Our campaign to improve California’s water security under climate change is gaining support.
Supporting Forest Restoration and Conservation in CA’s Budget
A call to increase funding for healthy, intact forests in California’s budget from landowners, NGOs, and land trusts. View our letter to Governor Brown.
CA Assembly Votes to Recognize Forests as Part of State’s Water System
New legislation requires source watersheds to be acknowledged as infrastructure and a critical component of California’s water system.
Spring 2016 Leaflet
In this issue: Shasta-area conservation expands; promoting water security, naturally; welcoming home salmon; and indicators of climate change in California.