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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.
Explore the Golden State
Join us at California’s Ormond Beach property for a guided hike. Make sure to keep an eye out for native fish, amphibians, shorebirds and waterfowl on this wetlands tour!
We're giving away an awesome bike signed by FOX TV stars. Like us on Facebook and enter your information for a chance to win!
An Unusual Way to Show Your Affection
California Conservation Question of the Month: What species’ larvae must attach to a host fish as part of the mating process: mussels, salmon, dragonflies or crayfish?
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A Celebration of California, 2011
Here are some breathtaking California photos sent to us by our members and friends.
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.
View beautiful images of the property, see scientists in action and get up close and personal with the native salmon!
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.
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.
Check out this exhilarating video tour of Santa Cruz Island, inspiration for author T.C. Boyle's latest novel.
Press Releases
Groundbreaking Fishing Agreement Enters Uncharted Territory — Keeps California Ports in Business
September 15, 2011
The Nature Conservancy Announces Public Recreation Options for Independence Lake
June 9, 2011
The Nature Conservancy Announces "Top Ten California Natural Treasures"
April 6, 2011
Board of Trustees
The guidance of the California Program's Board of Trustees is critical to the continued success of The Nature Conservancy. Meet our Board of Trustees.
Join the Great Places Network
Keep up to date on the latest conservation news and information from California and around the globe. Sign up today!
Urgent Issues
In keeping with the breadth of our vision, The Nature Conservancy in California has several current areas of interest:
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We need to act now, before it's too late. Watch the Video, Take Action
We're addressing Latin America's most pressing conservation issues. Read the Story
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