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Recent public rumblings from the current federal administration have caused the Land Trust Alliance to increase risk monitoring regarding the potential for IRS audits of tax-exempt organizations. The administration has repeatedly stated that it will be applying additional scrutiny to tax-exempt organizations for compliance with all details of federal law and regulations. While the concern about an audit may be …

The new Vulnerable Communities Platform is designed to help community organizations, local governments, state agencies, researchers, and concerned residents understand where different climate hazards will be most severe, which communities are most vulnerable, and what makes them vulnerable so they can make informed adaptation planning, policy, and investment decisions. Supporting vulnerable communities and addressing climate mitigation and resilience are core …

In honor of Hispanic Heritage month (September 15 – October 15), the Hispanic Access Foundation released a toolkit to equip Latino leaders, faith communities, and advocates with tools to raise their voices for the protection of the public lands across the state. Download the Public Lands Toolkit here and share it with your communities to uplift and support the movement.  …

Survey Link: https://bit.ly/_nature-based_solutions  Why This Matters – Your feedback will 1) help identify workforce challenges and gaps in training or recruitment; 2) provide insights into hard-to-fill occupations, hiring pipelines, and informal labor practices; and 3) shape regional training, policy strategies, and investments needed to meet California’s climate and economic goals.  Who Should Participate – We are seeking input from employers, contractors, program managers, and …

Conserving rare desert wetlands and ensuring Tribal access. Adobe Valley, CA — [November 10, 2025] — Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) has permanently protected Antelope Lake, a 205-acre property in Adobe Valley, Mono County, safeguarding essential wetland and sagebrush habitats and honoring generations of Northern Paiute cultural connection.  This conservation easement ensures the permanent protection of rare alkali meadows, wetlands, …

As your program grows in size and scope, data management challenges arise. The incompatible patchwork of digital tools creeps in and information gets siloed across employees, partners and stakeholders.  Natural Resource Data Solutions’ (NRDS) web and mobile software platform enables land stewards to measure, map, and share their impact in a cost effective and easy way. For example, your team …

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HAF anticipates the USDA will announce a new round of the CWDG soon with a quick application turnaround. Whether your organization is interested or planning to apply, or looking for the right partners, HAF is here to help connect the dots and strengthen collaboration.  Learn More >>  Share your Thoughts with Hispanic Access Foundation >>

PIN is a coalition of community-based organizations, non-profits, Tribal Nations, environmental justice groups, land trusts, and more collaboratively working to meet the three tenants of 30×30, including protecting biodiversity, building climate resilience, and creating equitable access. Most regions meet monthly and provide relevant and timely information, offer guest speakers, and more!   Sign up >>  Learn More >> 

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In November 2024, California voters approved a $10 billion General Obligation Bond called the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024. It is also commonly known as the “Climate Bond.” This bond allocates $10 billion across state agencies to confront climate change, protect California communities and nature from its impacts, and improve the …

Offered by American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, this tool can help land trusts find rural appraisers’ contacts and learn more about their areas of expertise. Check it out >>

UC Davis’ Environmental Policy Clinic is actively building a community of mission-aligned partners who are committed to shaping tomorrow’s environmental leaders. This dynamic capstone course connects passionate and talented student teams with forward-thinking organizations to tackle real-world environmental policy and management challenges over an intensive 20-week collaboration from January-June.  The priority deadline for project proposals is September 15, 2025. Once submitted, their team …

Governor Newsom announced a major leap forward in California’s historic 30×30 target, as outlined in the newly released Pathways to 30×30 Annual Progress Report. We’re officially halfway to 2030. The initiative was launched in 2020 with the goal of conserving 30% of California’s land and coastal waters by the end of the decade.  “This progress reflects years of hard work …

When the Great American Outdoors Act passed in 2020 it secured the promised $900 million annually in LWCF funding for conservation and outdoor recreation purposes and programs. Unfortunately, the LWCF is once again under attack. The Trump administration’s fiscal year 2026 budget request calls for a 90% reduction of LWCF funding and including the diversion of $387 million in conservation …

CCLT is proud to join a new coalition of organizations to form the Wildfire Solutions Coalition (WSC), a groundbreaking alliance of cross-sector leaders and organizations throughout the state to secure long-term, sustained funding for wildfire mitigation and resilience and to fully implement California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan.  Wildfires are a natural part of many California landscapes. But due …

CCLT is proud to join Wildfire Solutions Coalition, a groundbreaking alliance of cross-sector leaders and organizations throughout the state to secure long-term, sustained funding for wildfire mitigation and resilience, and to fully implement California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan. The Wildfire Solutions Coalition is calling for a dedicated, long-term funding mechanism to support proven fire prevention strategies at scale, …

The California Protected Areas (CPAD) and Conservation Easement (CCED) data team are excited to announce the 2025a release of updated fee and easement data. Each of these releases includes major updates and important improvements for 48 out of 58 counties. Data updates cover submissions and improvements from January to June 2025. Ready to submit GAP codes for land your group manages?Update your …

Join California Natural Resources Agency as we celebrate California State Parks Week to check in on Outdoors for All, our Administration’s ambitious vision to help ALL Californians get outdoors and into nature. As we combat federal attacks on public lands and recreation programs, it’s an important moment to check in on our progress in California expanding safe, fun and welcoming …

What are the most efficient and effective ways to permit environmental restoration projects? Check out a recording of the final webinar of the Regulatory Strategies to Advance Restoration series to hear about CDFW’s new Restoration Management Permit and early examples of projects that are utilizing it.  Watch it here >>

The LWCF Coalition is working with partners to urge Congress to protect LWCF from a devastating diversion of funding in the FY26 budget. Please consider acting today: 

The American Legislative Exchange Council released model legislation called the Limiting Conservation Easements Duration Act that would limit conservation easements to 20 years, except for governments. It would also cause easements to expire following the death of the current property owner at the earlier of either 10 years post-death or the original length of the agreement. With many state legislatures …