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 the Sierra Nevada Region.
Wildfire preparedness a top concern for Sierra Nevada counties
We spoke with California county supervisors about wildfire risk and preparedness in the Sierra Nevada region.
SNC to welcome Heather Bernikoff to Governing Board
Governor Newsom appointed Heather Bernikoff, of Mariposa County, to fill a vacant position on our Governing Board.
SNC’s 2020 Annual Report
Amid a pandemic and record-shattering wildfire season, we worked through tragedy and toward resilience to maintain essential services and launch new programs.
SNC launches Biomass Utilization Fund
In 2020, the SNC partnered with the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) to establish a $17-million Biomass Utilization Fund (BUF).
TCSI Releases Framework for Resilience
In 2020, the Tahoe-Central Sierra Initiative partnership coalesced behind 10 pillars of resilience that represent desired landscape outcomes.
SNC projects protected Quincy, CA homes from the North Complex Fire
Where Plumas County Fire Safe Council, an SNC grantee, completed work to improve forest health, the North Complex fire burned in less destructive ways.
SNC projects protected Susanville from the Sheep Fire
Where Lassen Fire Safe Council, an SNC grantee, completed work to improve forest health, the Sheep fire burned in less destructive ways.
2020 (mega) wildfire season
While the total acres burned grabs headlines, the amount, size, and arrangement of high-severity fire is unlike anything the Sierra Nevada has experienced.