Sustainability

Dairy PLUS: Advancing Sustainable Practices to Reduce Nutrient Surpluses and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Eric Epstein | September 24, 2024

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) are now accepting grant applications through the Dairy PLUS program from dairies for the installation of equipment and the implementation of practices that result in long-term methane emissions reductions and nutrient surplus reductions. At Sustainable Conservation, we are committed to […]

Another Year of Deluge: Challenges and Potential Presented by the 2024 Wet Season

Eric Epstein | February 20, 2024

Is the drought over? No, but it’s complicated – so get in touch! We walk you through our work to date on recharge, flood risk and water quantity.

2023 California Leopold Conservation Award Finalist Profile: Bowles Farming Company Inc.

Eric Epstein | November 17, 2023

Sustainable Conservation is proud to help coordinate the California Leopold Conservation Award (LCA,) now in its 18th year! Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes landowners who inspire others with their exemplary dedication to land, water, and wildlife habitat management on private, working lands. Since 2006, the award has recognized California […]

Building a Sustainable Economy: Meet Adán Ortega

Christa Harader | September 1, 2021

Behind every environmental win in California are the people who work to make collaboration and progress possible. We couldn’t do what we do every day without folks who are willing to think differently, see possibilities, and make change together. We sat down with Adán Ortega, long-time Board member and supporter, to learn about why he […]

More Profiles in Conservation

Kim Delfino: Problem Solving, Pushing Forward, and Looking for Solutions

October 7, 2022

A Watershed Moment: Kate Ridgway on Curiosity and Environmental Ethos

June 24, 2022

Giving Together for Generational Impact: Staying True to CA

December 5, 2021

Seek, Savor, Share: Meet Sue Rikalo

May 13, 2021

A Lifetime Appreciation of the Outdoors: Meet Sally and Craig Falkenhagen

April 20, 2021

Dairy Summit Showcases Environmental Progress, Challenges

Christa Harader | December 4, 2018

A Path Forward, Together Farmers, trade groups, state agencies, academics and Sustainable Conservation staff filled the sold-out, inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit in Sacramento last week to showcase how the Golden State’s dairy industry is moving the needle on sustainability. Critical issues like conserving water, protecting air quality and water, boosting renewable energy and reducing […]