Building Resilience in
California’s Sierra-Cascade

We are the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC), a state agency tasked to improve the environmental, economic, and social well-being of California’s Sierra-Cascade region since 2004.

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Announcements

  • June 4, 2026Our recent Board meeting was held June 5, 2026, in Trinity County. Our Board approved guidelines for two new grant rounds that will help implement wildfire-resilience projects and awarded a land-conservation grant to the 40 Acre Conservation League. Meeting materials are still available.
  • June 2, 2026Job Opportunity : Budget Analyst II FFD: The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC or Department) is seeking a candidate who brings strong analytical skills, the ability to think both strategically and with precision, and a solid background in state budget operations. Working under direction of the Budget Officer & Administrative Services Manager, the Budget Analyst provides budget management and development, cost allocation, fiscal forecasts, and analysis of various reports. Final filing 6/14/2026.
The Sierra-Cascade region is located on the north eastern side of California, bordered by highway 5 and 99 to the west and 58 to the south.

Service Area

We serve California’s Sierra-Cascade region, which includes the mountains and foothills of the Sierra Nevada and parts of the southern Cascade Range and Klamath Mountains. The region covers 27 million acres—one quarter of the state.

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Statewide, Regional, and Global Significance

  • 25% of California’s land area
  • 44% of California’s high fire risk
  • 50% of California’s forest carbon
  • 60% of California’s animal species
  • 75% of Californians drink Sierra-Cascade water
  • 50 mil annual recreation visit-days

What We Do

We invest in efforts to restore and protect Sierra-Cascade landscapes, increase their resilience to wildfires and climate change, and improve outdoor access.

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