Building Resilience in
California’s Sierra-Cascade
We are the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC), a state agency tasked to improve the environmental, economic, and social well-being of California’s Sierra-Cascade region since 2004.
News Spotlight
SNC awards $27.5 million to help with wildfire recovery and forest resilience throughout Sierra-Cascade
SNC’s Governing Board funded 16 projects to help with planning and implementation efforts that promote wildfire recovery and forest resilience.
Comment on SNC’s Draft Strategic Plan
We are excited to share SNC’s Draft 2024–2029 Strategic Plan. We hope that you’ll read this draft thoroughly and share your thoughts and expertise.
Early SNC grant leads to Yosemite meadow protection & restoration
With early SNC funding and hard work by many organizations, Ackerson Meadow is now part of Yosemite National Park and undergoing ambitious restoration.
Announcements
- March 8, 2024Our 2024 WIP Summit was in Sacramento on March 8, 2024. The recap and recording are coming soon.
- March 7, 2024Our recent Board meeting was in Sacramento on March 7, 2024. Our Governing Board awarded $27 million in Wildfire Recovery and Forest Resilience Grants. Meeting materials are still available.
- December 8, 2023Job opportunity: Administrative Analyst. The incumbent is responsible for the most varied and difficult business services programs, including but not limited to Procurement and department-wide Learning and Development. This position reports to our Auburn office and is eligible for up to 60% telework.
Service Area
We serve California’s Sierra-Cascade region, which includes the mountains and foothills of the Sierra Nevada and parts of the southern Cascade Range and Klamath Mountains. The region covers 27 million acres—one quarter of the state.
Statewide, Regional, and Global Significance
%
of California’s
land area
%
of California’s
high fire risk
%
of Californians
drink Sierra-Cascade water
%
of California’s
animal species
%
of California’s
forest carbon
annual
recreation visit-days
What We Do
Our Watershed Improvement Program (WIP) leads, funds, and supports efforts that improve the environmental, economic, and social well-being of California’s Sierra-Cascade region. The WIP is implementing on-the-ground projects that advance state goals and priorities.
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Executive Structure
Gavin Newsom
GovernorState of California
Wade Crowfoot
SecretaryNatural Resources Agency
Angela Avery
Executive OfficerSierra Nevada Conservancy