California Natural Resources Agency

Great news! ?? I'm proud to share that we've conserved over 25% of California's lands! ???? Today Gavin Newsom announced this major progress ?? to reach our 30x30 ("30 by 30") commitment to protect 30% of our state's lands and coastal waters by 2030. More here in this great LA Times story this morning: https://lnkd.in/gzMiAJRN The increase in 30x30 acreage over the last?year includes: ? Ancestral land returns to California Native American tribes. ? Acquisitions of land for conservation purposes. ? Voluntary conservation easements placed on private lands. ? Enhanced protection of federally?managed lands (thank you President Biden and Vice-President Harris!). ? Adding existing conserved areas that meet 30x30 criteria but were not previously verified in the statewide database of protected areas. ? Including lands that have recently upgraded protections that meet 30x30 criteria. Check out more about our progress in our colorful 30x30 update here: https://lnkd.in/giF-ejib Big shout out to everyone who is making 30x30 a reality. Proud of this progress, with much more work ahead Our movement shows how people and nature can thrive together! ???? ?? ???? ?? ????

Meet Alan Castner from the California Tahoe Conservancy! His dedication to protecting our forests from pests and catastrophic fires also makes it safer for us all to enjoy the outdoors. Thank you, Alan, for your hard work and commitment to preserving California’s natural resources! #ForestProtection #CaliforniaConservation

What does a healthy??forest look like? You may be accustomed to dense forests, but forests with more spacing between trees are: - More resistant to fire & drought - Less susceptible to pests - Support greater diversity of tree species A history of fire suppression, poor land management, and removal of cultural fire have resulted in many mixed-conifer forests becoming overly dense. Learn more about what CA is doing to restore healthy, resilient forests ??https://lnkd.in/esCW97Yz CA Wildfire & Forest Resilience Task Force

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria have reclaimed 466 acres of ancestral land at Dillon Beach Ranch. This important coastal stretch will now be cared for using traditional ecological knowledge, protecting wildlife and restoring cultural ties. ???? #LandBack #Conservation #TribalStewardship #California https://lnkd.in/g4T_t6VK

Communities around the #SaltonSea have shared their needs and have helped us identify opportunities to address them through the restoration projects led by the Salton Sea Management Program. The SSMP and Community Needs Report and the Salton Sea Community Needs and Recommended Actions Report are now finalized! Read the report: https://lnkd.in/gAgcxqnD

The Bonds and Grants Unit is hiring an Associate Park and Recreation Specialist (APRS) or an?Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA)?for a Grant Administrator position at California Natural Resources Agency. The advertisement can be found by following the link listed below: https://lnkd.in/gFGGa48q

Happy?#NationalBeachDay! ?? Beaches are a treasure trove of biodiversity, teeming with life from the smallest sand crabs to majestic elephant seals. From tide pools filled with colorful starfish to dunes supporting rare coastal plants, California's beaches are home to a unique and vibrant ecosystem. Join us in celebrating these beautiful habitats and the incredible creatures that call them home for?#CABiodiversityDay, happening September 7-15! Learn more about events happening across the state and discover ways to support biodiversity: https://lnkd.in/ggssPjEN

#LA28, tackling extreme heat, supporting our clean energy future, and more! Stay in the know about all things happening at the California Natural Resources Agency with our latest edition of The Buzz. ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/gfXPWcJH

Amazing opportunity yesterday to meet with leaders from the Pit River Tribe, Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, and Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe as they were here in Sacramento successfully advocating for the stewardship and #conservation of their sacred lands.??#TribalAffairs

#ICYMI: Harmful algal blooms have been a hot topic in the news this week. ? Our California Sea Grant state #fellow, Dane Whicker, interviews subject matter experts Spencer Fern and Tricia Louise Lee in the debut episode, "Bloom Boom," of his new #podcast, the Delta Dispatch. Listen at the link below! ? #fellowhip #scicomm