Latest News

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 >> 

Read more >>

Read the full article here >>

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 …

Recently, the Senate Finance Committee released its reconciliation text that, unfortunately, contains language that disincentivizes charitable giving by creating new restrictions on individual and corporate donors. By diverting scarce resources away from nonprofits — like land trusts — and their missions, the bill will harm those who rely on essential services provided by nonprofits in their community. The Land Trust …

AS OF JULY 16 REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED! Apply today for our new online course for land trusts from nature communicator Michelle Fullner, creator of the Golden State Naturalist Podcast. In “Empowering Land Trusts to Engage Online Audiences: Content Creation for Nature,” Michelle will distill everything she’s learned into nine clear, practical units designed for people working in nature-focused organizations. Whether you’re …

AB900 passed through the Appropriations Committee as amended. The amended bill text is available online. The amended bill will be heard by the California State Assembly next before going to the State Senate. 

*The funding opportunities presented in this list are not exhaustive or complete. CCLT encourages organizations to check federal agency websites for up-to-date information about the status of federal grant programs. 

The Land Trust Alliance (LTA) is committed to building a more equitable, welcoming and impactful private land conservation sector that engages all people, including those who have not been fully served by or engaged in land conservation. LTA believes that instilling a community-centered approach into all aspects of conservation ensures that people are full partners in, and beneficiaries of, conservation. The  Scholars …

High costs, uncertainty about shifting governmental policies, and evolving workplace practices present challenges for nonprofit employers who manage their organizations’ compensation and benefits policies. Here’s how your organization will benefit from the 2025 survey report:  The survey will also help your organization find out how the nonprofit community is responding to current economic conditions. Here are some questions the survey …

The National Park Foundation (NPF) is excited to announce a request for a Letter of Interest (LOI) for a new Partner Housing Catalyst Program. This program seeks to identify, support, and accelerate partner led projects that address critical workforce housing shortages in and around national parks, leveraging at least $10 million in NPF private funding to expand community involvement and …

Got milkweed? The Xerces Society is currently offering free milkweed seedlings to Land Trusts throughout the state!  The Western monarch population has declined dramatically over the past several decades, and the Xerces Society believes that increasing the amount of milkweed available to support Monarch breeding throughout their range is one significant action everyone can take to help save monarchs.   To …

A multimillion-dollar purchase of 207 acres by the Peninsula Open Space Trust adds a critical safety facet to the preservation of  Coyote Valley in South County. The $5.5 million purchase of a former dairy farm by the nonprofit protects the northwestern ridge of Coyote Valley from future development.  Read more >>