The Sierra Spotlight
The Sierra Spotlight, our digital newsroom, draws upon the regional knowledge and expertise of Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) staff to highlight the most important restoration, scientific, and policy events in California’s Sierra-Cascade region.
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Big Hill Preserve gets bigger, vital habitat connectivity expands in Sierra foothills
The Kotomyan Vista Preserve is a 60-acre land acquisition for the Placer Land Trust, which expands wildlife corridors and open space.
SNC adopts new five-year Strategic Plan, supports four forest-resilience projects
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy adopts a new 2024-2029 Strategic Plan and awards more than $6 million to 4 forest-health projects.
Proposition 68 delivers a nature-based solution to Amador County wildfire risk
This past year marked the completion of a fuels reduction & prescribed fire readiness project to protect communities and natural resources on Highway 88.
SNC to host June Board Tour and Meeting in Inyo County
On June 6 in Bishop, 4 wildfire recovery and forest resilience grants will be considered. The day before is a field tour of projects in the area.
SNC celebrates 20 years of impact at WIP Summit
This year’s Summit marked the 20th anniversary of the SNC, highlighting accomplishments, people, projects, and events from the past two decades.
SNC awards $27.5 million to help with wildfire recovery and forest resilience throughout Sierra-Cascade
SNC’s Governing Board funded 16 projects to help with planning and implementation efforts that promote wildfire recovery and forest resilience.
SNC to consider $27.5 million in wildfire recovery and forest resilience grants
On March 7, SNC’s Governing Board will consider awarding $27.5 million to 16 different projects throughout California’s Sierra-Cascade region.
Comment on SNC’s Draft Strategic Plan
We are excited to share SNC’s Draft 2024–2029 Strategic Plan. We hope that you’ll read this draft thoroughly and share your thoughts and expertise.
Early SNC grant leads to Yosemite meadow protection & restoration
With early SNC funding and hard work by many organizations, Ackerson Meadow is now part of Yosemite National Park and undergoing ambitious restoration.
Early support from SNC leads to critical federal funding for North Yuba
Funding from the SNC and the dedication of the North Yuba Forest Partnership led to the Forest Service investing $160 million to restore 275,000 acres.