The Nature Conservancy has a vision for a climate-resilient California, and we have a plan to start making it a reality. #2Futures1Choice
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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
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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
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23 Sep 2025
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
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The Nature Conservancy in California retweeted
17 Sep 2025
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.
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13 Sep 2025
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.
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The Nature Conservancy in California retweeted
5 Sep 2025
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
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13 Jun 2025
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.
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13 Jun 2025
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."
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"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/docum…
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The Nature Conservancy in California retweeted
30 May 2025
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.
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30 May 2025
#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.
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13 May 2025
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
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13 May 2025
Learn how these programs support farmers, ranchers and all people in America. nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/…
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24 Apr 2025
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)
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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.
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20 Jan 2025
“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
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22 Aug 2024
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.
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16 Aug 2024
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.
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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.
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