The Nature Conservancy in California

10/15/2026

What does the “Super” El Niño mean for California? How do we balance potential flooding with concerns over drought? What is the future of California’s coasts?

Join us on Wednesday, October 28 for a webinar exploring how we can approach water whiplash: extreme swings between years with heavy rainfall and storm surges and those with water shortages.

The challenges are daunting, but there are many actions we can take now to adapt how we manage water; safeguard our coasts, rivers and communities; and better protect the state we love for ourselves and the generations to come.

“Bracing for Water Whiplash” will take place on 10/28 at 12pm PT. RSVP here: https://nature.ly/3Ur7LUU

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

Every voice helps shape the future of the Santa Clara River Preserve!

We're inviting community members to take a short survey and share their perspectives on visiting and connecting with nature at the Preserve.

Whether you've spent time at the Santa Clara River Preserve or haven't had the chance to visit, we'd love to hear from you!

Take the survey: https://bit.ly/SCRPTNCcommunity

Please share with friends and neighbors. The more perspectives we hear, the more we can learn.

10/10/2026

Today is World Migratory Bird Day, celebrating and bringing attention to one of the most important and spectacular events in the Americas – bird migration!

World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated on the second Saturday in October as birds return to their wintering habitats. In California, the Central Valley serves as a vital stop for millions of birds as they travel the Pacific Flyway during the winter months. But with most historic wetlands lost, today’s landscape provides far fewer places for birds to feed and rest.

BirdReturns – a partnership between The Nature Conservancy, Audubon California and Point Blue Conservation Science – helps fill these habitat gaps by creating seasonal wetlands where and when birds need them most.

Swipe through ➡️ to see some of the birds that pass through the Central Valley in the winter months and comment below if you’ve spotted any of these birds!



Environment for the Americas

10/09/2026

“The industry knows enough to start acting, but significant gaps remain in testing innovative solutions and working together to scale what works. By pooling efforts at shared mills rather than working in silos, brands can also spread the workload, lower the cost of trial and error, and avoid duplicative demands on suppliers.”

More on how we're partnering with Nike, Patagonia, Under Armour, lululemon, Cotopaxi and REI Co-op to reduce microfiber pollution across the textile industry at Sourcing Journal: https://nature.ly/4hE1KNu

10/07/2026

Kangaroo rats have a big role to play in our efforts to restore desert habitat and create water security in the San Joaquin Valley.

Tag along with our Agriculture Project Director Abby Hart and Strategic Restoration Project Manager Daniel Toews in the latest Notes from the Field as they search for these small but mighty mammals 🔎

Watch the full video: https://nature.ly/4z79vBt

10/06/2026

Introducing the Microfiber Action Alliance (MAA), a new multi-stakeholder initiative uniting Nike, Patagonia, Under Armour, lululemon, Cotopaxi and REI Co-op to tackle microfiber pollution 🌱

Microfibers are small particles that shed from both synthetic and natural textiles. Alongside use and wear, the production of clothing and textiles is a significant contributor to microfiber pollution globally.

The good news: A range of effective solutions exist. The MAA will support brands in better understanding and implementing solutions at scale, reducing microfiber pollution in their own supply chain and creating a credible, scalable roadmap for industry-wide progress over time.

Learn more: https://nature.ly/3Vxd5X2

10/05/2026

Don't forget! KelpFest! kicks off this Friday, October 9 in Mendocino and Fort Bragg.

🌊 Check out the full event schedule and plan your visit: https://www.northcoastkelpfest.org/.

09/30/2026

Just dropping in to brighten your day with some of the extraordinary colors that you can find across California 🌈🪻🌅🌳

Photo 1 🪻 Randall Preserve

Photo 2 🌊 Tide pool flora and fauna at Dangermond Preserve

Photo 3 🪶 Birds fly past a scenic sunset at Staten Island, CA

Photo 4 🩵 Bull kelp under the waves

Photo 5 🌾 Rolling green hills and oak trees at Tollhouse Ranch in Caliente, CA

Photo 6 🪺 An island scrub-jay on Santa Cruz Island, CA

09/29/2026

The Nature Conservancy is deeply grateful for Senator Dave Cortese’s leadership on SB 1250, which supports better planning and agency coordination for wildlife connectivity. This will translate to increased driver safety, less traffic congestion, and better outcomes for California wildlife.

It is a win-win for California 🎉

A big step forward for safer roads and protecting wildlife! I’m excited to announce that my bill, SB 1250, was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom!

Every year, wildlife-vehicle collisions put Californians at risk while taking a devastating toll on our wildlife. SB 1250 establishes a statewide framework to identify high-risk areas, improve coordination between transportation and wildlife agencies, and incorporate wildlife connectivity into future transportation planning.

Thank you to our sponsor, The Nature Conservancy in California, and to the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District , and Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for your partnership in advancing this important work!