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Introducing Eric Epstein & Sam Williams

We’re welcoming two new members to our Communications and Soil Health teams: Eric Epstein and Sam Williams!

California Cuts the Green Tape

Hear from Sustainable Conservation CEO Ashley Boren, California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Wade Crowfoot and State Water Resources Control Board Chair Joaquin Esquivel on the importance of accelerating restoration now – not years from now.

Americorps Appreciation Week: Celebrating Modibo Keita

This week, we’re celebrating our GrizzlyCorps fellow Modibo Keita for his excellent contributions to our water team at Sustainable Conservation. Modibo joined us to help identify and assess opportunities for SGMA and CV-SALTS to increase the effectiveness of groundwater management through collaboration and consolidation. Meet Modibo Prior to his service term, Modibo received a Bachelor of…

Sustainable Conservation Commends Floodwater Use Executive Order, Offers Recommendations

Actions such as the Executive Order will help the state’s water supply system adapt to the realities of climate change, which will continue to bring heightened storm events, as well as more frequent and intense dry periods.

A Watershed Moment: Realizing our Recharge Potential

We recap our 2023 kick-off webinar on groundwater recharge, drought, California storms and what it all means for our water future

“So much at stake”: Our Water Team on Opportunities, Hopes for the Future

As the recent deluge dominates our news cycle, we checked in with our water team to learn about their hopes for our 2023 work

Nominations Open for the 2023 CA Leopold Conservation Award

Are you a California farmer, rancher, or forestland owner who improves soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on your working land? Apply for the 2023 California Leopold Conservation Award®
A picture of CEO Ashley Boren. To the left, text reads "2023 and Beyond"

Persistence, Perseverance: Preparing for our Uncertain Climate Future

Sustainable Conservation has worked in California for 30 years to craft collaborative, enduring solutions to our state’s unique and pressing environmental problems. The start of 2023 has been a challenging time for California. Our hearts go out to all of those devastated by the floods. As we plan for a climate-resilient future, I’m taking a…

A Watershed Moment: Three Must-Reads on California’s Drought, Floods, and our Water Future

Californians are accustomed to wet winters and the stress flooding brings along with this important replenishment cycle. Rain and snowpack totals are significant, but what does this all mean for our water future? Is it enough?

A Wet Start to 2023: Rethinking Floods and Aquifer Recharge

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.

Gratitude.

We’re taking a moment to thank you for all of the amazing work you helped make possible in 2022.

Beretta Family Dairy Receives 2022 CA Leopold Conservation Award

Doug and daughter Jennifer Beretta. Photos: Paolo Vescia The votes have been tallied, and thanks to our esteemed panel of judges, we’re pleased to announce that this year’s California Leopold Conservation Award recipient is Beretta Family Dairy! Finding Balance Long ago, Doug Beretta was taught that you only milk as many cows as your land…