2022 Letter from the Executive Officer
As climate change and wildfire risks pose ongoing threats, SNC’s accomplishments reinforce my belief in our collective ability to solve big problems.
How SNC advances California’s 30×30 conservation goal in the Sierra-Cascade
30×30 is an exciting statewide commitment to one of our core goals: strategic land conservation. Learn about three projects we’ve funded over the years.
SNC awards $10 million in grants—projects include a return of tribal lands, a Sierra Valley trails plan
Our Governing Board funded 20 projects using the state’s historic $15 billion investment to protect Californians from the effects of climate change.
SNC to pilot wildfire resilience landscape investment strategy
In response to our region’s wildfire and forest health crises, our Landscape Grant Pilot Program will test two approaches to increase restoration.
SNC announces $23 million forest and fire restoration grant program
We launched the second cycle of our $50 million Wildfire Recovery and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program. Project awards will begin in March 2023.
SNC approves more than $21 million in wildfire recovery and forest resilience grants
Our Governing Board approved funding for over 20 projects and discussed operational updates responding to legislation that expanded our service area.
SNC distributes historic wildfire and climate investments, dozens more projects await funding
We have received a record $100 million in funding requests for wildfire- and climate-resilience projects, nearly two-times what we have made available.
Leaders, scientists discuss wildfire recovery at WIP Summit
After back-to-back devastating wildfire seasons, California’s top leaders, scientists, and community and tribal leaders discussed wildfire recovery strategies.