SNC_Brochure_web.pdf
Boardmembers
Governor’s Appointments
Sierra Nevada Conservancy Region
Lester Snow Secretary, Natural Resources
Tom Sheehy Department of Finance
Mt Lassen Area Office
Bob Kirkwood Public Member
Linda Hansen, Senior Representative
2950 Riverside Drive
B. J. Kirwan Chair, Public Member
Susanville, California 96130
Vacant Public Member
530.257.2500 tel
530.257.2506 fax
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Legislative Appointments
Headquarters Office
Bob Johnston Senate Rules Committee Appointee
Bob Kingman, Mt Lassen Area Manager
John Brissenden Speaker of the Assembly Appointee
Kerri Timmer, Program Manager
11521 Blocker Drive, Suite 205
Auburn, California 95603
Local Government Appointments
530.823.4670 tel
Brian Dahle North Subregion
530.823.4665 fax
Lassen County Supervisor
Mt Whitney Area Office, Mariposa
Bill Nunes
North Central Subregion
Sierra County Supervisor
Kim Carr, Mt Whitney Area Manager
5039 Fairgrounds Road
Hal Stocker Central Subregion
Mariposa, California 95338
Yuba County Supervisor
209.742.0480 tel
209.742.7160 fax
Donald Jardine East Subregion
Alpine County Supervisor
Paolo Maffei
South Central Subregion
Tuolumne County Supervisor
Jon McQuiston Vice Chair, South Subregion
Kern County Supervisor
Non-Voting Liaison Advisors
Kathy Hardy Bureau of Land Management
Vacant
U.S. Forest Service
David Graber Ph.D. National Park Service
Youth Education, Martis Valley
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Board Staff
Jim Branham Executive Officer
Mt Whitney Area Office, Bishop
Joan Keegan Assistant Executive Officer
Julie Bear, Senior Representative
Theresa Burgess Board Liaison
351 Pacu Lane, Suite 200
Bishop, California 93514
760.872.1120 tel
760.872.1140 fax
For More Information
Toll-Free 877.257.1212
Telephone 530.823.4670
Internet www.sierranevada.ca.gov
E-mail geninfo@sierranevada.ca.gov
California Rangeland Trust
Ansel Adams Wilderness
Mission…
Vision…
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy
The magnificent Sierra
intiates, encourages, and
Nevada Region enjoys
supports efforts that improve
outstanding environmental,
the environmental, economic
economic and social health
and social well-being of the
with vibrant communities
Sierra Nevada Region, its
and landscapes sustained for
communities and the citizens
future generations.
of California.
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
Convict Lake, Mono County
Marmot, Ansel Adams Wilderness
Introduction
Program Goals
Guiding Principles
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC or Conservancy)
The statute creating the SNC provides the organization with seven program
The SNC has developed guiding principles that serve to guide its operations now
is a State agency within the Resources Agency
goals. The SNC's Strategic Plan identifies a set of actions which serve as the
and into the future. The full set of principles, which can be found in its strategic
created by bipartisan legislation, co-authored by
foundation for development of specific strategies, approaches and projects
plan, include the following objectives:
Assemblymembers John Laird and Tim Leslie, and
designed to achieve these goals. The SNC will ensure that strategies and actions
Ensure open, transparent and neutral processes that provide an opportunity
signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in
are integrated across program areas. The goals as listed in the statute (and do not
for all to participate;
September 2004. It was created with the understanding
reflect a priority order) are as follows:
Modoc Line, Modoc County
that the environmental, economic and social wel -being
Cooperate and collaborate with a variety of local governments, state, tribal
Provide increased opportunities for tourism and recreation.
of the SNC Region (Region) and its communities are closely linked and that the
and federal agencies and non-governmental organizations;
Region would benefit from an organization providing a strategic direction. The
Protect, conserve, and restore the Region’s physical, cultural, archaeological,
Encourage and support community based efforts,
SNC is charged with a broad mission to be accomplished through a variety of
historical, and living resources.
adding value by providing funding and other assistance;
activities in collaboration and cooperation with various partners.
Aid in the preservation of working landscapes.
Support and implement multi-benefit activities
Reduce the risk of natural disasters, such as wildfires.
that result in integrated environmental, economic
Sierra Nevada Facts
and social benefits;
Protect and improve water and air quality.
One of the most significant natural and biologically diverse regions in the world, the
Communicate the importance of the Region and its
Region constitutes about 25 percent of California’s land area, nearly 25 million acres.
Assist the regional economy through the operation of the Conservancy’s program.
Fuels Reduction, Calaveras County
benefits to the citizens of California.
The Region:
Undertake efforts to enhance public use and enjoyment of lands owned by
the public.
Provides nearly two-thirds of California's most valuable commodity—
Grant Funding
water, the vast majority of which is used for residential, agricultural and
Funding for the implementation of the Conservancy’s programs is primarily
environmental uses outside of the Region.
provided by bond funds (Proposition 84, November 2006). The SNC has been
Supports 212 communities with more than 600,000 residents, dependent
allocated $54 million for grant distribution and awards grants to eligible entities’
upon natural resources for jobs, recreation, and community character.
projects that are consistent with its mission and funding sources.
Sustains a growing tourism industry involving more than 50 million
In fiscal year 2007–08 the SNC awarded nearly $17 million in grants throughout
recreation visit days a year.
the Region. Projects included preserving important natural places, watershed
and habitat restoration, protecting working ranches, reducing the risk of fire and
Provides habitat for 66 percent of the bird and mammal species and about
supporting important planning, assessments and educational efforts.
50 percent of the reptile and amphibian species found in California.
Detailed information about eligibility and how to apply can be found on the
Produces from 33 to 50 percent of the State's annual timber supply.
SNC Web site at www.sierranevada.ca.gov.
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