The Conservancy acquires and manages land for the purpose of meeting the objectives of the Natomas Basin Habitat Conservation Plan.
The Natomas Basin Conservancy promotes biological conservation along with economic development and the continuation of agriculture in the Natomas Basin. The Habitat Conservation Plan establishes a multi-species conservation program to mitigate the expected loss of habitat values and take of protected species that would result from urban development, operation irrigation and drainage systems, and r
06/18/2026
“Marco!” “Polo!” And the water games have begun.
[Image description: Two River otters swimming near each other with their heads above marsh water as if in the midst of play.]
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06/16/2026
“Whoa… hey, are we in the upside down? I feel funny. What’s happening?”
[Image description: Two Black-necked stilts stand in very still, shallow water which is mirroring their images.]
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06/11/2026
“And, cue the Jaws theme music! Wait, never mind. It's a turtle.”
[Image description: A Northwestern pond turtle pokes its face and pointed nose straight up from still marsh water.]
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06/09/2026
This little bee is busy with pollination duties on an Elderberry flower.
[Image description: Close-up of a bee perched on a bunch of Elderberry flowers.]
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06/04/2026
“Approaching runway, landing gears coming down!”
[Image description: A Swainson’s hawk with its wings outstretched and above its head while its legs and talons hang straight down.]
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06/02/2026
Summer flora at the preserve includes varieties such as this delicate California Buckeye.
[Image description: Clusters of California Buckeye plants jutting out from the shady side of a tree.]
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05/28/2026
“Excuse me? Do you have the time? My sundial shadow is a bit off.”
[Image description: A Giant garter snake looks at the camera as the sun casts a shadow on its body.]
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05/26/2026
The Conservancy has found Fairy shrimp on its preserves. Head to the link below to read about it in our blog post.
[Image description: Close-up of a single Fairy shrimp floating along in water.]
https://natomasbasin.org/executive-directors-blog/what-does-shrimp-have-to-do-with-it/
05/21/2026
When you draw the shortest straw and get stuck with the worst shift yet again!
[Image description: A Great egret sits on a branch surrounded by smaller bare branches and appears unamused while staring in the distance.]
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05/20/2026
Sunflowers know how to find the light, wherever they grow.
[Image description: A close-up bright yellow sunflower blooms with green foliage in the background.]
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