30 Years of Sustainable Conservation

Watch our new video and celebrate three decades of what makes Sustainable Conservation successful - and special!

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Fall Newsletter: A Watershed Moment

Read the Fall Newsletter to learn about our new Watershed Moment Campaign. As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we’re bringing our programs together to connect floodplain restoration to groundwater replenishment, soil health to water quality, and salmon habitat to human health.

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A Watershed Moment Interview Series: Turlock Grower Christine Gemperle

Christine Gemperle is a second-generation almond grower and a passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture. Check out our interview with her to kick off our fall Watershed Moment Interview Series!

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Sustainable Conservation Accelerates California Restoration Projects with the Launch of its New Website

Sustainable Conservation is proud to announce the launch of an innovative new website to increase the capacity and speed of restoration efforts for our waterways and imperiled species.

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Restoration Round-Up: Kopta Slough Multi-Benefit Project

Blog feature on the work by DWR, the Nature Conservancy, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Tehama County, and others to remove 5,600 feet of artificial revetment along the Sacramento River and to restore and reconnect 176 acres of land on the Kopta Slough Property to native floodplain habitat.

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2022 Annual Report

Thank you for supporting Sustainable Conservation in 2022! California’s climate resilience is critical, and we’re grateful for your generosity and steadfast support as we build a more sustainable water future for our state.

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“Sustainable Conservation is a standout among its peers for taking the time to understand the issues farmers face, crafting solutions which benefit everyone and endure over the long-haul.”

Paul Sousa, Environmental Services Director Western United Dairymen

“As a policy expert, I value Sustainable Conservation’s breakthrough environmental solutions particularly because they’re fact-based and vetted through collaborative, real-world research and experimentation. By consistently reaching out to new players and trying fresh approaches, the organization arrives at custom, cost-effective strategies to address emerging challenges.”

Adán Ortega, Jr. Principal, Ortega Strategies Group; Sustainable Conservation Board Member and Southern California Regional Committee Member
Dina Nolan

"Sustainable Conservation is helping meet California's water challenges head-on through creative thinking and sophisticated resources. They're assisting water agencies in developing tools so farming and communities alike can thrive."

Dina Nolan, Assistant General Manager Madera Irrigation District

Sustainable Conservation excels at delivering the greatest impact with every contribution – real, lasting change for our environment and people. They have been a tremendous investment for the Foundation in building a better future for California.”

— Lauren B. Dachs, President and Founder,
Laural Foundation