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Join us in giving Sustainable Conservation's new Policy Director, Lauren Navarro, a warm welcome! Read our welcome blog to learn more about what Lauren brings to the organization's policy work.
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Low-water gardening, made simple.
Our free guide shows you how to choose the right plants, reduce water use, and build a yard that thrives in California’s climate.
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 California Leopold Conservation Award!
If you know a steward of working lands whose conservation ethic is second to none, encourage them to apply for the award before July 17th!
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A beautiful yard doesn’t have to mean high water use. Download our California Garden Guide and learn how you can create a more sustainable, resilient landscape.
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Join us in giving Sustainable Conservation's new Policy Director, Lauren Navarro, a warm welcome! Read our welcome blog to learn more about what Lauren brings to the organization's policy work.
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Reminder: We're kicking off the Spring 2026 season of our Voices from the Field webinar series next Wednesday!
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Join us on April 8 as we kick off the Voices from the Field webinar series! We’ll start with Turning Climate Challenges into Watershed Solutions, a conversation with state leaders on why healthy watersheds are central to our climate future
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Your generosity makes collaborative stewardship our main mechanism to drive lasting environmental progress. Your continued support empowers us to build bridges from conservation to research, policy, business, and more.
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It’s not too late to invest in lasting climate solutions this Giving Tuesday! Your gift fuels partnerships that scale groundwater recharge, improve soil health, and protect communities from floods and drought.
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Your support has grown our programs, scaled our solutions, and lifted our organization to its strongest point yet. A gift this Giving Tuesday will keep our momentum rolling!
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We’re seeking a Policy Director to lead our policy engagement at the state and regional levels. If you or someone in your network is experienced in CA policy and passionate about practical, equitable solutions for land, air, and water, we encourage you to apply or pass the word along
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Will you increase your investment to create years of impact for biodiverse soils and water-smart food production? With your support, we can explore how practices like cover cropping can make on-farm groundwater recharge safer and more effective susco
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Each October 1st, the start of the new Water Year quietly slips by most Californians’ calendars — but not Sustainable Conservation’s Water for the Future Team! In our latest blog, we we asked each team member: What is one hope you have for Water Year 2026?
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Join us next week on Tuesday for a webinar featuring Fairmead Community & Friends leaders on their local groundwater sustainability project and what it takes to drive community solutions from the ground up
Join our team! We’re hiring a Project Manager (On-Farm Water Solutions) based out of our Modesto office to help advance practical, science-based strategies that protect groundwater and support resilient agriculture across California. Learn more on our careers page!
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“For the Bay Area residents, I would just tell people to be prepared for anything,” Dalton Behringer, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service, told SFGATE. “The variability here for La Niña is so high.”
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Join our team! We’re hiring a Project Manager (On-Farm Water Solutions) based out of our Modesto office to help advance practical, science-based strategies that protect groundwater and support resilient agriculture across California. Learn more on our careers page!
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"Ten years ago, we were lucky to have one restoration project implemented per summer. Now, it’s normal for us to have as many as five going to construction in a summer. Restoration permitting pathways helped us unlock a new pace and scale of restoration."
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SC's Solutions in Our Soil team's recent work on expanding cover crop adoption is largely due to the practice’s potential to provide several key water-related benefits. This video shows why growers see cover crops as vital levers to unlock water and soil benefits
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"Ten years ago, we were lucky to have one restoration project implemented per summer. Now, it’s normal for us to have as many as five going to construction in a summer. Restoration permitting pathways helped us unlock a new pace and scale of restoration."
Last month, SC led a field trip for donors to see the recent improvements to native fish and stream habitat from the first phase of the Lagunitas Creek Watershed Enhancement Project — and to witness the positive impact of simplifying California’s permitting processes
Sustainable Conservation is still recruiting for its next CEO to guide the organization into a new era of impact on California’s land, air, and water for the benefit of people and nature. Read the full position profile and help us spread the word to qualified candidates!
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HAPPENING NOW: the grand finale of Sustainable Conservation's "Climate Resilience in Action" webinar series! You won't want to miss this chance to participate in this expert panel on collaborative water solutions for the present and future ⬇️
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Sustainable Conservation has officially begun its search for the next CEO to guide the organization into a new era of impact on California’s land, air, and water for the benefit of people and nature. Read the full position profile and help us spread the word!
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Missed last week's webinar, "Restoring Rivers for Flood Protection," or want to revisit the discussion? Stream at your convenience on our YouTube. Another big thanks to River Partners' John Cain and American Rivers' Sarah Puckett for joining us last Thursday!
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Every drop counts! Your gift today helps replenish groundwater, restore river habitats, and build drought and flood resilience across California’s watersheds
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Sustainable Conservation has officially begun its search for the next CEO to guide the organization into a new era of impact on California’s land, air, and water for the benefit of people and nature. Read the full position profile and help us spread the word!
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There's still time to register for the next webinar in our Climate Resilience in Action series! We will explore how natural floodplains and restored rivers can reduce the state’s increasing flood risk while providing critical habitat and safeguarding water supplies and communities