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 Nevada-Cascade region.
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The Sierra Nevada Conservancy seeking input on Strategic Plan
We are in the process of drafting our 2024-2029 Strategic Plan. Please take a 10-minute survey to help guide the focus of our work going forward.
SNC to host September Board Tour and Meeting in Tulare County
Join SNC on September 6–7 in Tulare County for a tour of wildfire- and community-resilience projects and updates on giant sequoias and capacity building.
Buckeye Hot Springs upgrades help answer the call
SNC funded a trail, parking, and bathroom facilities to ensure this natural resource is properly protected and accessible to the public.
SNC approves $22.5 million to build resilience, boost recreation, and conserve land
SNC’s Governing Board awarded $22.5 million to 24 different wildfire recovery & forest resilience, recreation access, and land conservation projects.
Who’s ready? Scaling forest restoration requires strong partnerships
Key attributes indicate when a forest partnership is ready to translate significant long-term funding into meaningful change across a large landscape.
SNC to consider $22.5 million in forest resilience, land conservation, and recreation grants
On June 1, SNC’s Governing Board will consider awarding $22.5 million to 24 different projects throughout California’s Sierra-Cascade region.
SNC launches new grant round to support wildfire-recovery and forest-resilience priorities
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy is now accepting concept proposals for its 2023 Wildfire Recovery and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program.
Critical forest-restoration efforts help protect Little Truckee River headwaters
SNC funded fuel-reduction work around Webber Lake in the headwaters of the Little Truckee River, a key water source and popular recreation area.
Paths to environmental and economic resilience highlighted at 2023 WIP Summit
At SNC’s Watershed Improvement Program (WIP) Summit, regional leaders discussed their work addressing critical issues in California’s Sierra-Cascade.
SNC approves $27 million in Watershed Improvement Program grants
SNC’s Governing Board approved over $27 million in grants to wildfire recovery and forest resilience, recreation, and land conservation projects.