Press Releases
2013
2012
- Nov. 27, 2012 -- Forest Biomass Energy Development in the Sierra on Agenda at Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board Meeting in Marysville
- Sept. 15, 2012 - Fourth Annual Great Sierra River Cleanup a Success, as Thousands of Volunteers Pitch In
- Sept. 7, 2012 -- Sierra Nevada Watersheds to Benefit from $2.2 Million in “Healthy Forest” Grants Awarded by Sierra Nevada Conservancy
- August 29, 2012 -- National Geographic’s Geotourism Sierra MapGuide Mobile Phone “App” Reveals Local, Authentic Attractions For Labor Day Travel in the Sierra Nevada
- August 23, 2012 -- $2.5 Million in "Healthy Forest" Grants to be Considered by Sierra Nevada Conservancy governing Board
- June 18, 2012 - $5 Million Available From Sierra Nevada Conservancy to Assist Sierra Ranchers and Farmers with Conservation Projects
- June 7, 2012 - Local Sierra Nevada Agencies and Non-Profits to Receive $4.6 Million in Healthy Forest Projects from Sierra Nevada Conservancy
- May 7, 2012 -- Fifty-Mile Corridor Linkage Completed for Wildlife and Threatened Species Tollhouse Ranch Purchase Also Protects Ranching Heritage
- February 23, 2012 -- Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board to Discuss Grants for Healthy Forests, Farms and Agricultural Lands at Red Bluff Meeting
- February 2, 2012 -- Sierra Nevada Collaborative Groups Receive $1.3 Million for Forest Restoration, Watershed Improvement, Jobs
2011
- November 28, 2011 -- Healthy Forest and Ag Land Restoration Funding to Highlight
Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board’s Dec. 8 Meeting in Fresno - November 22, 2011 -- National Geographic Sierra MapGuide Project Showcases
Local, Authentic Attractions Throughout the Sierra Nevada - September 28, 2011 -- Sierra Nevada Conservancy Announces $5 Million Available for “Healthy Forests” Projects
- September 17, 2011 -- Thousands of Volunteers Pitch in to Make the Third Annual Great Sierra River Cleanup a Success
- September 6, 2011 -- Legislators Support Great Sierra River Cleanup, Sept. 17; Event Continues to Grow in Support
- August 25, 2011 -- $5 Million Program for Forest and Watershed Projects to be Considered by Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board
- August 10, 2011 -- Third annual Great Sierra River Cleanup event now accepting online registration
- May 26, 2011 -- Sierra Nevada Conservancy Governing Board Holds Quarterly Meeting in Sacramento, June 2
- May 25, 2011 -- National Geographic's Sierra Nevada Geotourism “MapGuide” Project Now Accepting Nominations for the Northern Sierra Cascade Region.
- May 3, 2011 -- Sierra Nevada Conservancy Seeking Public Input on Grant Program for $10 Million in Bond Funds
- April 5 -- Coalition of Regional Stakeholders to Converge on Sacramento Wednesday for 8th Annual Sierra Day in the Capitol
- March 3, 2011 -- Board Approves $10 Million in Bond-Funded Watershed Protection Projects in the Sierra Nevada
- February 17, 2011 -- $10 Million in Watershed Protection Grants to be Considered at Sierra Nevada Conservancy’s March 3 Placerville Board Meeting
- January 19, 2011 -- Rickert Ranch Conservation Easement Project Completed
- January 13, 2011 -- National Geographic’s Sierra Nevada Geotourism MapGuide Project Now Accepting Nominations for the Southern Sierra
2010
- November 24, 2010 -- Sierra Nevada Conservancy Governing Board to Meet in Tuolumne County on December 1 & 2
- August 19, 2010 -- Forest Management, Ecosystem Health and Jobs to be Discussed During Sierra Nevada Conservancy Governing Board Meeting and Tour of Sierra County September 1-2
- July 27, 2010 -- Second Annual Great Sierra River Cleanup Set for Sept. 25, Web Site Opens Today for Registration, Information
- July 1, 2010 -- National Geographic Geotourism MapGuide Opens Nomination Period for Tahoe Emigrant Corridor
- June 3, 2010 -- Agreement Reached on Forest Management Issues With Passage of Sierra Nevada Forest and Community Resolution
- May 24, 2010 -- Sierra Nevada Conservancy Governing Board to Consider Forest and Community Resolution to Create Jobs, Protect Ecosystems, and Reduce Fire Risk
- April 13, 2010 -- Sierra Day in the Captiol
- April 8, 2010 -- New Yosemite Geotourism MapGuide Allows Trip-Planning From Desktop; Offers Local Perspective of Sierra Nevada Region
- March 30, 2010 -- Sierra Nevada Conservancy Asking for Public Comment on Resolution to Reduce Catastrophic Wildfire, Protect the Environment and Create Local Jobs.
- March 15, 2010 -- Second Annual Great Sierra River Cleanup Set for September 25, Assemblymen Ted Gaines and Jim Nielsen Tapped as Honorary Co-Chairs (Picture)
- February. 25, 2010 -- Jobs, Cleaner Energy, and Sierra Sustainability to be Showcased as the Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board Meets In Shasta County March 3-4
2009
- The SNC is pleased to announce the restart of 142 Proposition 84-funded projects that have been frozen since December 17, 2008.
- The Great Sierra River Cleanup Set for Sept. 19, 2009.
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Sierra Nevada Conservancy Governing Board Meeting In Butte County
2008
- Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board Authorizes Grants to Protect the Sierra Nevada Watershed
- Sierra Nevada Conservancy awards $11.1 million for projects in the Sierra Nevada
2007
- Sierra Nevada Conservancy initiates permanent headquarters search
- Grants Applications are now being accepted
- Grants guidelines now available
- Region Wide Public Workshops
- SNC Logo Competition 3/12/07
- SNC Logo Competition 3/6/07
- Sierra Nevada Conservancy Logo Concept Design Competition
- Jackson SNC Board Meeting Press Release
- Governor's Proposed 2007-08 Budget - Press Release
2006
- Chester SNC Board Meeting Press Release
- Sierra Nevada Region to Receive $27.5 Million in Grants Prop. 50 Funds
Will Go To 15 Communities - News Release - Bishop Meeting
- Press Release 7-12-06
- Sierra Nevada Conservancy to Hold Public Forums on Draft Strategic Plan - 4/13/2006
- Conservancy Selects Headquarters Office Location
2005
