Keeping Code and People at Home on the Range: Positive Livestock and Recreation Interaction  Sponsored by: Central Coast Rangeland Coalition With support from: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District   Description As grazing moves increasingly beyond previously private open rangelands onto public lands – where recreation is expected to increase – encounters between livestock and recreationists are also likely to increase. ...

California State Rail Road Museum, Old Sacramento Join us for a premiere event to celebrate California’s rich agricultural history and its role as a food producer to the nation and the world. Guests will savor the bounty of California’s harvest with tasting tables featuring seasonal food from area restaurants, California wine and craft beers. Members of the agricultural community, elected officials, land ...

The Conservation Law Forum is a roundtable discussion among attorneys with land trusts, state and regional agencies and firms to learn, discus and help shape conservation law in California. This fall, CLF will take place at the Save the Redwoods League Office. You will be able to call in to the meeting via video for the first time ever. Register here. Agenda ...

March 8–9, 2016 California Endowment, Los Angeles, CA Check here for more details.

The California Council of Land Trusts is proud to host a series of field trips designed to give participants a first-hand look at conservation grazing. Join us for one Saturday trip or attend the full series at a discount. Please contact Amanda Vasquez at [email protected] with the trip you would like to sign up for. Field Trip I: April 16th, ...

TAKE IT OUTSIDE CALIFORNIA! IS AN ANNUAL EVENT FOR CALIFORNIANS TO GET OUTSIDE AND ENJOY ALL THE BEAUTIFUL PARKS AND NATURAL LANDS OUR GREAT STATE HAS TO OFFER… Organizations all over California are planning outdoor events for you and your family to enjoy. From picnicking to tree planting, from scavenger hunts to kite flying, from bike riding to hiking, there’s ...

The Conservation Law Forum is a roundtable discussion among attorneys with land trusts, state and regional agencies and firms to learn, discus and help shape conservation law in California. This summer, CLF will take place at the Save the Redwoods League Office. You will be able to call in to the meeting via video for the first time ever. Register here. Agenda ...

The Conservation Law Forum is a roundtable discussion among attorneys with land trusts, state and regional agencies and firms to learn, discus and help shape conservation law in California.

For more information about the event, including agenda, cost and what to bring, check out the brochure here.

The California Land & Water Conservation Conference is the largest annual gathering of land trusts, public agencies, foundations, and conservation professionals in the state. Our three-day event consists of thought-provoking speakers, powerful networking opportunities and unparalleled access to decision-makers in the conservation community. For more information, see our event page here.

The Conservation Law Forum is a roundtable discussion among attorneys with land trusts, state and regional agencies and firms to learn, discus and help shape conservation law in California.

The Department of Conservation is pleased to announce the release of the 2020/2021 Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Draft Guidelines.  We are hosting a series of online workshops to share program information and to solicit public input. About the Program: The SALC Program supports agricultural conservation, economic growth and sustainable development by providing grants for two types of projects: Planning grants ...

Welcome to the new CCLT Conservation Forum (formerly “Conservation Law Forum”). We changed the name to reflect the actual reach of the Forum which seeks to address topics relevant to California and all land conservation professionals, including (but not only) attorneys. The Conservation Forum will continue to provide a deep dive into a small number of topics at each meeting. ...

Save the Date - CCLT All Members Meeting April 26, 2021 from 4pm-5pm We'll review legislation in process, the trajectory of the Governor's 30x30 initiative, look at the status of CCLT's work with LTA, share your membership news, and highlight the importance of your organizational support. Mark your calendars for this free event open to all CCLT members. Watch for ...

Save the Date - CCLT All Members Meeting July 26, 2021 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm Mark your calendars for this free event open to all CCLT members. Watch for the Zoom link in the e-newsletter. CCLT will provide policy updates including: Next steps on the State’s 30/30 initiative including how member land trust can engage and CCLT survey progress Status ...

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Welcome to the CCLT Conservation Forum (formerly “Conservation Law Forum”). The Conservation Forum will continue to provide a deep dive into a small number of topics at each meeting. The format is unchanged: CCLT Conservation Forum is a roundtable discussion at which we learn, discuss and help shape conservation practice, including conservation law, in California. This Forum will ...

Join us! CCLT Policy Summit All Members Quarterly Meeting Monday, October 25 from 4pm-5:30pm Agenda: CA State Budget: hear detail on programs funded through the CA State Budget surplus 2021 CCLT policy initiative wins: safeguarding your conservation investments and advancing land trust priorities in 2021 Resources Bond: prospects for the future 30/30: What's Next? 2022 CCLT Policy Priority Discussion: CCLT ...

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 from 10:00am - 3:00pm Welcome to the CCLT Conservation Forum. The Conservation Forum will continue to provide a deep dive into a small number of topics at each meeting. CCLT Conservation Forum is a roundtable discussion at which we learn, discuss and help shape conservation practice, including conservation law, in California. This Forum will be virtual ...

Thursday, March 17, 2022 from 10:00am - 3:00pm Welcome to the CCLT Conservation Forum. CCLT Conservation Forum is a roundtable discussion at which we learn, discuss and help shape conservation practice, including conservation law, in California. We will continue to provide a deep dive into a small number of topics at each meeting. This Forum will be virtual only via ...

CCLT All Members Quarterly Meeting Monday, April 25 from 4pm-5:30pm Online via Zoom Agenda: CCLT will provide updates and networking time including: Policy Updates Breakout sessions with Board Members - A virtual networking opportunity to hear from you about what your land trust is dealing with: What speakers or items would be most valuable to you at these quarterly meetings? ...

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 10:00am - 3:00pm CCLT Conservation Forum is a roundtable discussion at which we learn, discuss and help shape conservation practice, including conservation law, in California. We will continue to provide a deep dive into a small number of topics at each meeting. This Forum will be virtual only via Zoom. (Zoom link to be provided ...

CCLT All Members Quarterly Meeting Monday, July 25 from 4pm-5:30pm Online via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting with this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83512043802?pwd=TEFLY2JjMUo5aXRrOTJrdy83cWlVUT09 Meeting ID: 824 6726 1448 Passcode: 233507 Agenda: Welcome by Bridget Fithian, Chair Guest Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Norris, Deputy Secretary for Biodiversity and Habitat, California Natural Resources Agency Dr. Norris will be providing a 30x30 update and presentation with overview ...

CCLT All Members Quarterly Meeting Monday, October 24 from 4pm-5:30pm Online via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting with this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3624369154 Meeting ID: 362 436 9154 Agenda: Introduction and Welcome – Bridget Fithian, CCLT Board President 30 x 30 Partnership Kickoff Event Recap - Future 30x30 partnership expo opportunities CA Nature Mapping Presentation and Q&A Interactive discussion with members regarding the ...

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from 10:00am - 3:00pm CCLT Conservation Forum is a roundtable discussion at which we learn, discuss and help shape conservation practice, including conservation law, in California. We will continue to provide a deep dive into a small number of topics at each meeting. This Forum will be virtual only via Zoom. (Zoom link to be provided ...

CCLT’s Conservation Forum is a roundtable discussion at which we learn, discuss, and help to shape conservation practice and conservation law in California. The Conservation Forum provides a deep dive into a small number of topics at each meeting. This session will address timely topics including the recent IRS notice on safe harbor language, support for land trusts to incorporate ...

CCLT All Members Quarterly Meeting Monday, May 22 from 4pm-5:30pm Online via Zoom Agenda coming soon. Free to Attend. No Registration Necessary. CCLT will send a Zoom link to members and will invite members to a calendar event. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have questions on how to attend. Quarterly meetings are a member benefit of the California ...

The K-12/Youth Community of Practice is hosting a 2 hour DEIJ Stretch Session as it relates to community-based conservation programming generally and youth work specifically. Jose Gonzalez is the founder of Latino Outdoors and has been a consultant with Avarna over the past decade. Whether you have been working with DEIJ integration for years or you are new to such ...

Join Sierra Nevada Alliance in South Lake Tahoe on Earth Day Monday, April 22, 2024 at Valhalla Tahoe for a special benefit dinner and film festival screening. We’ll gather to celebrate Earth Day through fresh, locally sourced food and share an evening of award-winning, awe-inspiring films that focus on the environment, local activism, and adventure. Spring Bounty Dinner- Doors at 5:00 ...

California’s 30x30 initiative aims to expand conservation to achieve three key objectives: 1) protect and restore biodiversity, 2) enhance access to nature, and 3) mitigate and build resilience to climate change. Not all conserved lands and coastal waters can or should meet all three objectives; however, their combined synergy is needed to create a connected and ecologically resilient mosaic. Join ...

The State Water Board is working on a new project, Updating Water Rights Data for California (UPWARD), which aims to enhance how California collects and manages its water rights data and information. UPWARD will create a GIS-driven data system that will streamline water rights reporting processes online and allow users and the public to find and access water rights records. This ...

Join this webinar for a conversation on how to add and update your lands in California Protect Areas Database and California Conservation Easement Database, which informs 30x30 Conservation Areas. Presenter Amanda Kochanek from GreenInfo Network will explain GAP codes, discuss various case studies, and demonstrate how you can be involved! Register here

Join us for the California Council of Land Trusts' 30x30 Grant Webinar. On Thursday, August 8, at 12 pm, Power in Nature will receive a special presentation from Karin Winters, Program Director at the California Council of Land Trusts (CCLT). Karin will present on CCLT's availability of funding for projects that build and sustain the capacity of California land trusts ...

The California Secretary of State's Office is hosting a Virtual Nonprofit Workshop on Wednesday, August 14th from 10am-11:30am. The Secretary of State’s Office is hosting a virtual event specifically for nonprofits! They have partnered with subject matter experts from the Employment Development Department, Franchise Tax Board, Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of the Attorney General to outline best practices for ...

The California Council of Land Trusts (CCLT) is inviting proposals from land trusts and their partners for projects that advance the goals of the State of California described in Pathways to 30x30 (30x30) and the Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy (NWLCSS). In this first round of funding, CCLT will award a maximum of $1.0 million in reimbursable grants ...

On September 3, 1964 – 60 years ago to the day – the most important and successful conservation program ever, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), was enacted into law. This historic legislation is a dedicated and permanent means for the conservation and protection of America’s irreplaceable natural, historic, cultural, and outdoor sites, including essential watersheds, open spaces, parks, ...

This month we celebrate California Biodiversity Day on Sept. 7th with a week-long of events happening Sept. 7th – 15th. Learn more and check out events happening across the state here: https://bit.ly/CaliforniaBiodiversityDay  What can you do?  Post to social media Like, comment, and share posts by @30x30CA and @canaturalresourcesagency Talk about 30x30 at your organization’s California Biodiversity Day events Write ...

Secretary Crowfoot hosts monthly discussions with leaders and big thinkers from across California to discuss emerging natural resources issues. This open forum allows for new and different perspectives about how we best steward California’s resources. Join the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) during California Biodiversity Week for a special update on the progress over the last year toward 30x30, California’s ...

Join California Natural Resources Agency for a conversation with biodiversity conservation leaders from around the globe who will share how their work connects to 30x30 efforts here and abroad. Come see the PCC’s Jun Bando present! Register for the webinar here

OPC wants your feedback on its draft decision-making framework for 30x30 in coastal waters! The Ocean Protection Council (OPC) will be hosting in-person workshops throughout the summer and fall to review the draft decision-making framework and receive public input. The draft framework is available here: https://bit.ly/OPC-30X30DFW OPC has worked in close partnership with the California Ocean Science Trust and the 30x30 Technical ...

Session 1: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration Session 2: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Registration

Registration Now Open for the 30x30 Partnership 2024 Summit! Located at the California Natural Resources Agency Headquarters Building in Sacramento, CA October 2nd Wild and Scenic Film Festival Screening 5 pm – 7 pm Kick off the 30x30 Partnership Summit with the Wild and Scenic Film Festival On Tour. Drinks and light appetizers included with RSVP. October 3rd 30x30 Partnership ...