Features

The Carrizo Plain provides a unique habitat for a spectacular array of wildlife, including raptors migrating along the Pacific Flyway.

One hour north of Los Angeles exists what is arguably the most vital wildlife corridor in North America. Read about the Parker Ranch and why the Conservancy is protecting it.

Explore

Only a 90-minute drive from San Luis Obispo, the Carrizo Plain National Monument offers numerous outdoor activities set amid a stunning winter landscape.

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Spotlight

In 2008, The Nature Conservancy in California had an extremely successful year thanks to our generous supporters and partners. View California’s year in review.

Conservancy scientist finds juvenile coho salmon in the Pardaloe Creek of the Garcia River watershed. Read why the sighting of this endangered fish is ecologically important.

What's New

The Conservancy took its place at the table when Governor Schwarzenegger convened a summit of world leaders to address global solutions to climate change.

Press Releases
11/18/08:
Obama's Pledge Marks a Turning Point in the Global Fight Against Climate Change

11/17/08:
Nature Conservancy Lends Support to Governor Schwarzenegger’s Desert Protection Plan