Instead, reforestation is returning the land to a carbon-capturing forest and supporting California’s Forests-focused NBS goals through restoration. Learn more: sierranevada.ca.gov/nature-at-wo...
This #EarthDay2026, let's learn about #reforestation! After the 2018 Camp Fire, parts of Concow saw nearly 100% forest loss. Without action, these areas might have permanently undergone a large-scale conversion from forest to shrubland...
Mountain meadows play an important role in climate resilience. They store carbon in soils, improve water storage, and provide critical habitat. Restoration helps these systems function more effectively. Learn more: sierranevada.ca.gov/meadow-resto...
Meet “good fire.”🔥
Carefully managed prescribed burns reduce excess fuels and help restore forest health. This lowers the risk of severe wildfire and supports ecosystems that can better store carbon over time.
In celebration of #EarthDay206 this week we're exploring this story in detail. Learn more about restoring climate and fire-resilient woodlands in Butte County: sierranevada.ca.gov/nature-at-wo...
What does forest restoration look like in action? In Butte County, the Concow Resilience Project is showing how SNC-funded, nature-based solutions can bring forests back after wildfire: rebuilding landscapes that store carbon and are more resilient against future stressors.
It takes a network. The Amador Fire Safe Council, BLM, CAL FIRE, SPI, PG&E, and SNC worked together to deliver the Tiger Creek #fuelbreak—showing how coordination and funding can advance wildfire resilience. youtu.be/217OfDGpoB0
A view from the field this morning, shared by our amazing North Subregion Area Representative, Tuli! It was a cold morning with a light layer of snow in the Warner Mountains. Fresh snow is a welcome sight in Modoc County!
California’s 30×30 supports Tribally-Led Conservation; the Fay Creek Ranch project restored 2,274 acres to Tübatulabal stewardship—protecting culture, wildlife corridors, and water resources for future generations! #CA30x30
It's #NationalWildlifeWeek and we've been highlighting some of our amazing watchable wildlife in the Sierra-Cascade range! The Common Raven is among the most intelligent corvids; they use many vocalizations and are regulars throughout the region. #ColorMeWild
Don't let the fun end here! Continue the celebratration by sharing your own wildlife photos in the California Watchable Wildlife contest: www.cawatchablewildlife.org/index.php
We've had a blast celebrating #NationalWildlifeWeek and some of the amazing animals that call the Sierra-Cascade home. Did you know that the Sierra Nevada region hosts an incredible biodiversity with nearly 60% of California’s species present here?
California’s 30x30 goal: conserve 30% of lands + coastal waters by 2030 to protect biodiversity and fight climate change. 🌿 Learn more: www.californianature.ca.gov
#30x30 #CA
Strategic fuel breaks like Tiger Creek show what planning, partnerships, and persistence can do. The Amador Fire Safe Council, BLM, CAL FIRE, SPI, PG&E, SNC and other partnerships turned a vision into reality. SNC funded both planning and implementation grants for this project. youtu.be/WcTMYKZEB9g
We're nearing the end of #NationalWildlifeWeek, so we've got to hightlight maybe the Sierra Nevada's most famous residents; Black bears! They help Sierra forests by eating seasonal fruits and dispersing seeds. Please secure food and trash when visiting to keep bears wild and safe! #ColorMeWild
Mule deer are iconic in the Sierra, often migrate seasonally between high summer ranges and lower winter ranges, and typically have 1–2 fawns in early summer. #ColorMeWild #NationalWildlifeWeek
Coyotes thrive across many Sierra Nevada habitats. They're adaptable omnivores that hunt and scavenge, use dens, and vocalize widely. Consider submitting your own wildlife photos to the CA Watchable Wildlife contest! www.cawatchablewildlife.org/index.php #ColorMeWild #NationalWildlifeWeek
Common Mergansers dive for fish and tend to nest in tree cavities. Watch out for mothers guiding broods of chicks along waterways! If you have your own wildlife photos, consider submitting them to the CA Watchable Wildlife contest! www.cawatchablewildlife.org/index.php #NationalWildlifeWeek
The success of the Tiger Creek #fuelbreak started years earlier—with planning, funding, and community commitment. That early investment proved critical when wildfire struck. youtu.be/PXT8yzgVsjA
It's California Poppy Day! The Eschscholzia Californica (California poppy) is native to the United States and Mexico, and became the official state flower of California in 1903! Time to go outside and appreciate some wildflower power!
Have you spotted Yellow‑bellied marmots on Sierra rocks? These plump, alpine rodents are some of our common Wildlife you'll often see! They live in colonies, whistle to warn others, eat grasses and seeds, and hibernate many months each year. #ColorMeWild #NationalWildlifeWeek
Strong partnerships drive real results. Collaboration between the Amador Fire Safe Council, BLM, CAL FIRE, SPI, PG&E, and SNC turned the Tiger Creek #fuelbreak from concept to a critical wildfire resilience project. Learn more: youtu.be/217OfDGpoB0
Job Opportunity! The SNC is seeking an attorney with strong experience in environmental & administrative law to support the Conservancy’s legal work. Learn more and apply: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
Born from local collaboration, the Tiger Creek #fuelbreak began as a grassroots effort to protect #AmadorCounty. In Aug 2025, it helped slow the Tiger Fire by reducing fuel and lowering flame intensity. 🔥🌲 youtu.be/rSIqcWbYFQE
“Getting funds into the hands of our local & regional partners to reduce fuels... widen & lengthen strategic fuelbreaks, & enhance critical ingress/egress routes, which all help to protect communities throughout the Sierra-Cascade, has been one of our primary goals...” said SNC EU, Angela Avery.
The Governing Board of the SNC awarded $8,649,243 in #wildfire and #forestresilience grants to 10 different projects in the Sierra-Cascade that will help protect natural landscapes and nearby communities from major disturbances, such as wildfire.
After the 2013 Rim Fire burned 250,000+ acres, a $70.4M resilience program has helped Tuolumne County recover. Its latest milestone? A new biomass facility turning forest biomass into usable, profitable products. 🌲 sierranevada.ca.gov/opening-of-n...
Public comment on SNC’s Landscape Grant Program Guidelines closes March 25, 2026 at 5 pm. Review the draft at: sierranevada.ca.gov/landscape-gr... and submit your comments to guidelinescomment@sierranevada.ca.gov before the deadline.
SNC is on site at the @CAwildfireTF tour, hearing from Calaveras Big Trees SP Fire Management staff alongside local CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit staff, learning about park history, recent Wildfire & Forest Resilience Program funded fire & fuels work, and a Q&A session.