The Nature Conservancy in California

Charlton “Chuck” Bonham will join TNC as our next California Executive Director in January. Chuck has extensive experience in conservation leadership, most recently as the longest-serving Director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. More: nature.ly/4ptwfau

TNC celebrates the passage of AB 900—a major step for CA’s conserved lands. This bill strengthens stewardship under 30x30. Thank you to Asm. Diane Papan for authoring, Gov. @GavinNewsom for signing, & the @CALandTrusts for co-sponsoring.#AB900 #30x30CA nature.org/en-us/newsroom…

Join us this Thursday for “Food for Thought: Nourishing Nature, Culture & Community,” a lively conversation on Indigenous food sovereignty and the inseparable connection between food and nature 🥘🍃 🗓️ September 25 ⏰ 1–5 pm 📍Sacramento, CA ➡️ Register through the QR code

Food🥘& nature🪺are inseparable. Join us @ #TerraMadreAmericas Sept 25th from 1-5 to learn how food systems are doing double duty - feeding communities & delivering solutions to today's toughest natural resource challenges.

Today CA Legislature passed AB 1207 & SB 840—extending CA’s landmark climate programs, investing in nature-based solutions, & building wildfire resilience. #CALeg Thank you to the leadership of @CAGovernor, @CASpeakerRivas, @ilike_mike, @ASM_Irwin, @MoniqueLimonCA. 📷Ian Shive

Another great story about the #BirdReturn program and how partnerships with growers, conservationists, and scientists are creating surrogate wetlands for shorebirds and other wildlife along the #PacificFlyway. @Conserve_CA @AudubonCA sacbee.com/news/local/art…

"By expanding the use of this proven tool, the bill will empower trained fire practitioners to safely reduce flammable overgrowth and help lower the risk of extreme wildfires.” valadao.house.gov/news/documents…

TNC California’s Forest Strategy Lead, Dan Porter said: “We’re grateful for Congressman Valadao’s leadership on the newly introduced, bipartisan National Prescribed Fire Act, which offers a clear pathway to accelerate the pace and scale of prescribed fire across the western U.S."

Earlier this week, @RepDavidValadao introduced the National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025, aimed at reducing wildfire risk through increased use of prescribed burns during cooler, wetter months. valadao.house.gov/news/documents…

Rounding out the brief Greater Sandhill Crane takeover of our channel, check out this video with @Conserve_CA. In short, these birds are ancient, gorgeous, charismatic. They are a threatened species that relies on ~43k acres of rice in the Sacramento Valley.

#AB900 has passed out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee! Thank you, Asm @DianePapan, for your commitment to conservation & your leadership on #AB900. Thank you, Chair @AsmBuffyWicks, for your support. TNC is proud to co-sponsor this bill w/ @CALandTrusts. 📷 Jay Huang

Learn how these programs support farmers, ranchers and all people in America. nature.org/en-us/what-we-…

Farm Bill conservation programs help restore soil health, clean up waterways and protect habitat. They also provide thousands of jobs and inject millions into rural economies. #FarmBill @RepVinceFong @RepDavidValadao bit.ly/4kj1nXg

Thank you, @CalNatResources, for hosting the Salmon Strategy Roundtable! Key partners & agencies came together to identify opportunities to advance the #SalmonStrategy. TNC was proud to participate alongside our CA Salmon & Steelhead Coalition partners (@CalTrout,@TroutUnlimited)

9 million voters want climate action. We must honor voter intent by ensuring Prop 4 funds additional nature-based climate solutions, rather than backfilling existing climate commitments. TNC looks forward to working with the #CALeg to maximize the positive impacts of Prop 4.

“We have flown the air like birds and swum the sea like fishes, but have yet to learn the simple act of walking the earth like brothers.” #MLKDay 📸 Susan Campbell

Proposition 4 will be on the 2024 November ballot this fall. #Prop4 is a climate bond supporting safe drinking water, wildfire prevention, drought preparedness and clean air. By supporting #Prop4, we are investing in a resilient future for our state. nature.ly/3yLz4yz.

Did you know some skunks do handstands? Yes, you read that right! 🦨🤸 Discover the fascinating behavior of the western spotted skunk and how it uses this unique move in the wild. Read more in our latest Cool Green Science post. nature.ly/3AtFLpt

Staten Island Preserve is no ordinary farm; it's a haven for wildlife and a place where agriculture and conservation can coexist. Located in the heart of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, Staten Island has 8,500 acres of farmland where TNC. nature.ly/4dee7v9