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The Nature Conservancy. Protecting nature. Preserving life.™
We're working with you to make a positive impact around the world in more than 35 countries, all 50 United States and your backyard. Support our work
California
Protecting the Golden State
The California Program has protected hundreds of parcels of land and waterways: nearly 1.5 million acres of spectacular California landscape, as well as 3.8 million acres of sea floor—natural habitats essential to the survival of all species, including us. Learn more about the California Program.
Latest News & Features
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Save Water; Garden with Natives
California’s been going through a dry spell, but that doesn't mean your garden can't look great! Check out these five gorgeous native alternatives for your garden.
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Shaping the Future of Energy in Mongolia
Mongolian officials are looking to the Conservancy’s Mojave Desert renewable energy project for a strategy that could be applied in the Gobi Desert.
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Help Keep Our Bees Buzzing
Bee populations are dramatically declining, affecting our food supply and economy. Bee-hold, Californians: We’ve got ways for you to help!
Latest Photos
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A Celebration of California
Here are some breathtaking California photos sent to us by our members and friends.
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Saving the Santa Cruz Island Fox
Learn how the Conservancy and partners helped to bring the Santa Cruz Island fox back from the brink of extinction.
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Tour Shasta Big Springs Ranch
View beautiful images of the property, see scientists in action and get up close and personal with the native salmon!
Latest Videos
Wood structures, like this one located in Inman Creek in the Garcia River Forest watershed, help to create vital salmon habitat. © Jen Carah/TNC
Saving Salmon One Log at a Time
Check out our cool new approach to restoring salmon habitat and helping in this iconic species’ fight for survival.
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Celebrating Your Support in 2011
To thank you for your support of our work in California throughout 2011, we created a special video tour of our amazing state.
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Island Fever
Check out this exhilarating video tour of Santa Cruz Island, inspiration for author T.C. Boyle's latest novel.
Read More
Whether scary or exciting, nature has a way of sneaking up on you. See stories
Hear some of nature's success stories and see how nature matters to us all. Watch videos
Conserving California
Learn more about how The Nature Conservancy is protecting California at conserveca.org.
