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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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.
SNC to host December Board Tour and Meeting in Yuba County
Our quarterly Board Meeting is Friday, Dec. 8, in Wheatland, CA. The day before, Dec. 7, is a field tour of wildfire-recovery and community-resilience projects.
Meadow restoration in the Sierra-Cascade—keeping the momentum flowing
There’s a lot to love about meadows in the Sierra-Cascade region and recent momentum in restoration efforts means there could be a lot more meadows to love.
Once struggling Modoc RCD helping to protect forests, communities
Modoc Resource Conservation District has grown into a robust organization that is helping to progress vital forest- and wildfire-resilience projects.
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy seeking input on Strategic Plan
We are in the process of drafting our 2024-2029 Strategic Plan and are seeking input to help inform its development.
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.