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Photo credit: David Hunter San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, Inc. was founded in 1988. MISSION To preserve and restore San Joaquin River lands having ecological, scenic, or historic significance, to educate the public on the need for stewardship, to research issues affecting the river, and to promote educational, recreational, and agricultural uses consistent with protection of the river’s …

Photo credit: Lee Reeder San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust was founded in 1996. MISSION IDENTIFY AND ACQUIRE TITLE for future protection of forest open space in the San Bernardino Mountains. PRACTICE LAND STEWARDSHIP by temporarily managing land prior to being transferred to permanent conservation ownership. PUBLIC OUTREACH by educating landowners and the general public about the benefits of community based …

Photo credit: Sacramento Valley Conservancy Sacramento Valley Conservancy was founded in 1990. MISSION The Sacramento Valley Conservancy’s mission is to preserve the beauty, character and biodiversity of the Sacramento Valley landscape by protecting and stewarding natural and working lands, and scenic open spaces for the benefit of current and future generations. Location They work in Sacramento, Amador, and Yolo counties. …

Photo credit: Prenda Arroyo by Jack Easton Rivers & Lands Conservancy was founded in 1989. MISSION Rivers & Lands Conservancy connects our community to natural, wild, and open spaces of southern California through land conservation, stewardship, and education. Location They work in Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial, Los Angeles & San Diego Counties. Contact Details Website: https://riversandlands.org/ Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RiversandLandsConservancy/ …

Photo credit: Placer Land Trust Placer Land Trust was founded in 1991. MISSION Placer Land Trust is a non-profit organization working with willing landowners and conservation partners to permanently preserve Placer County’s natural and agricultural lands for future generations. Location They work in Placer County. Contact Details Website: https://placerlandtrust.org/ Social Media: Facebook https://facebook.com/placerlandtrust Twitter https://twitter.com/placerlandtrust Instagram https://instagram.com/placerlandtrust YouTube/Vimeo https://www.youtube.com/placerlandtrust LinkedIn

Photo credit: William Matthias (c) 2011 Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) was founded in 1977. MISSION POST protects open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay for the benefit of all. Location They work in San Mateo, Santa Clara & Santa Cruz Counties. Contact Details Website: https://openspacetrust.org/ Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/postlandtrust/ Twitter Instagram https://www.instagram.com/postlandtrust/ YouTube/Vimeo https://www.youtube.com/user/POSTPaloAltoCA LinkedIn

Photo credit: Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy was founded in 1988. MISSION To preserve land and restore habitat for the education and enjoyment of all. Location They work in Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, and San Pedro (City of Los Angeles) on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Contact Details Website: https://pvplc.org/ Social Media: …

Photo credit: Les Dublin Ojai Valley Land Conservancy was founded in 1987. MISSION To protect and restore the natural landscapes of the Ojai Valley forever. Location They work in Ojai Valley. Contact Details Website: https://ovlc.org/ Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OjaiValleyLandConservancy Twitter Instagram https://instagram.com/ojaivalleylandconservancy YouTube/Vimeo https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_iIEJR8Dk1NeMBIUiBgi_Q LinkedIn

Photo credit: Marin Open Space Trust Marin Open Space Trust was founded in 2008. MISSION To permanently preserve Marin County’s unprotected open space lands. Location They work in Marin County. Contact Details Website: https://marinopenspacetrust.org/ Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube/Vimeo LinkedIn

Photo credit: Paige Green Marin Agricultural Land Trust was founded in 1980. MISSION Marin Agricultural Land Trust’s mission is to permanently protect Marin’s agricultural land for agricultural use. Location They work in Marin County. Contact Details Website: https://malt.org/ Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MALTCommunity Twitter https://twitter.com/MALT_AG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/malt_ag/ YouTube/Vimeo https://www.youtube.com/user/marinfarmlandtrust LinkedIn

Photo credit: Marissa Land Trust of Napa County was founded in 1976. MISSION Land Trust of Napa County is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving the character of Napa by permanently protecting land. Location They work in Napa County. Contact Details Website: https://napalandtrust.org/ Social Media: Facebook http://www.facebook.com/NapaLandTrust Twitter http://twitter.com/NapaLandTrust Instagram https://www.instagram.com/napalandtrust/ YouTube/Vimeo http://www.youtube.com/napalandtrust LinkedIn

Photo credit: Land Trust for Santa Barbara County Land Trust for Santa Barbara County was founded in 1985. MISSION The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County protects natural resources, agricultural land and open spaces for the benefit of present and future generations. Location They work in Santa Barbara County. Contact Details Website: https://www.sblandtrust.org/ Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ltsbc/ Twitter https://twitter.com/landtrustsbco Instagram …

Photo credit: Kaila Dettman, Staff Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County was founded in 1984. MISSION Through voluntary and collaborative measures, The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County works to permanently protect and enhance lands having important scenic, agricultural, habitat and cultural values for the benefit of people and wildlife. Location They work in San Luis Obispo, Santa …

Photo credit: Roberta Lyons Lake County Land Trust was founded in 1993. MISSION The Lake County Land Trust works to conserve land and water resources of important environmental, scenic, cultural and historic value on behalf of present and future generations. Location They work in Lake County. Contact Details Website: http://www.lakecountylandtrust.org/ Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube/Vimeo LinkedIn

Photo credit: Janet Reinstra John Muir Trust was founded in 1989. MISSION John Muir Land Trust protects and cares for open space, ranches, farms, parkland and shoreline in the East Bay. In three and a half decades, John Muir Land Trust has become a leading force for conservation in northern California. With 3,900 acres protected, many of the most beautiful …

Photo credit: Feather River Land Trust Feather River Land Trust was founded in 2000. MISSION To conserve the lands and waters of the Feather River region and steward their ecological, cultural and educational values for current and future generations. Location They work in Plumas, Sierra and Lassen Counties. Contact Details Website: https://www.frlt.org/ Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube/Vimeo LinkedIn

Photo credit: Paul Zaretsky Photography Elkhorn Slough Foundation was founded in 1982. MISSION To conserve and restore the Elkhorn Slough and its watershed. Location They work in Monterey County. Contact Details Website: https://elkhornslough.org/ Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elkhornslough/ Twitter https://twitter.com/elkhornslough?lang=en Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elkhornslough_org/ YouTube/Vimeo https://www.youtube.com/user/ElkhornSloughFound/videos LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/elkhorn-slough-foundation/

Photo credit: Kings River Land Trust Kings River Land Trust was founded in 1999. MISSION To safeguard the Kings River and its lands for future generations. Location They work in Fresno County. Contact Details Website: https://kingsriverlandtrust.org/ Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kingsriverlandtrust/ Twitter Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kings_river_land_trust/ YouTube/Vimeo LinkedIn

Eastern Sierra Land Trust was founded in 2001. MISSION Eastern Sierra Land Trust works with willing landowners to preserve vital lands in the Eastern Sierra region for their scenic, agricultural, natural, recreational, historical, and watershed values. Location They work in Inyo, Mono & Alpine Counties. Contact Details Website: https://eslt.org/ Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/easternsierralandtrust/ Twitter Instagram https://www.instagram.com/easternsierralandtrust/ YouTube/Vimeo https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2VMfLNc795Da8p3hUPDxVw LinkedIn

Photo credit: Wilson Creek. Photo by Kim Klementowski Center for Natural Lands Management was founded in 1990. MISSION The mission of the Center for Natural Lands Management is: – To conserve native species, their habitat and functioning ecosystems in perpetuity; – To own and/or manage lands in an ecologically beneficial manner consistent with local, state and federal environmental laws and …

Photo credit: George Lepp Cayucos Land Conservancy was founded in 1999. MISSION The Cayucos Land Conservancy (CLC) is committed to the enduring preservation of the rural greenbelt that surrounds Cayucos, California. Preserving this historic and stunning open space is the primary goal of the land conservancy, so that this and future generations can enjoy this beautiful place for many years …

Photo credit: California Cultural Resources Preservation Alliance California Cultural Resources Preservation Alliance was founded in 1998. MISSION To protect and preserve cultural resources such as sacred sites, archaeological sites, historic sites, traditional resource gathering areas, cultural landscapes, burial sites, and American Indian traditional places in southern California with a focus on Orange and Los Angeles counties. Location They work in …

Photo credit: Connie Boardman The Bolsa Chica Land Trust was founded in 1992. MISSION The mission of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust is the acquisition, preservation, and restoration of all of Bolsa Chica and the education of the public to its natural wonders and cultural significance. Location They work in Huntington Beach, CA. Contact Details Website: http://www.bolsachicalandtrust.org/ Social Media: Facebook …

Photo credit: Marks Ranch Meadow by Rachel Saunders, Assoc. Dir. of Conservation Big Sur Land Trust was founded in 1978. MISSION Big Sur Land Trust’s mission is to inspire love of land across generations, conservation of our unique Monterey County landscapes, and access to outdoor experiences for all. Location They work in Monterey County. Contact Details Website: http://www.bigsurlandtrust.org/ Social Media: …

Photo credit: Ernie Cowan Anza-Borrego Foundation was founded in 1967. MISSION To protect and preserve the natural landscapes, wildlife habitat and cultural heritage of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and its surrounding region for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. Location They work in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and its surrounding region. Contact Details Website: http://www.theabf.org/ Social Media: …

Photo credit: Ag Land Trust Ag Land Trust was founded in 1984. MISSION It is the purpose of the Ag Land Trust to assist in the preservation and protection of all productive and important agricultural, open space and historical lands in Monterey County (and adjacent areas). Such action will contribute directly to the social, cultural, environmental and economic well being …