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“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®
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…
Soil-Water Nexus: Breaking Barriers to Soil Health
Last year, we updated you on our exciting forays into the soil-water nexus to build climate resilience for California. This year, Sustainable Conservation held two critical events as part of our Soil-Water Interface Expert Convenings: Cover Crops’ Impact on Water Budgets. Thank you to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the National Resources Conservation…
Become a California Conservationist on #GivingTuesday2022!
This Giving Tuesday, become a California Conservationist to steward our most important resources!
New State Water Board Permit Speeds Habitat Recovery Across California
We’re celebrating dual restoration milestones this fall! As you may know, a new U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service authorization was approved, and we’ve got more good news: the Statewide Restoration Permit (Order) was adopted and the Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) was certified by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) by a unanimous vote! As you…
Resilience Through Restoration: In Conversation with Kim Delfino and Curtis Knight
We recap our first Resilience through Restoration webinar, featuring Kim Delfino and Curtis Knight.