California

Protecting the Golden State

Working to identify and solve the world's most significant environmental challenges.

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

Hikers: Lace Up Your Boots

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!

Win an Eco Cruiser Bike

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.

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!

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.

Island Fever

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.

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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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