The Wildlands Conservancy negotiated and funded the largest nonprofit conservation acquisition for public lands in U.S. history. more >
The Sand to Snow Project protects many of the peaks and ridgelines that comprise the scenic backdrop of urban and urbanizing areas by linking eight designated wilderness areas with wildlife corridors and hiking trails. more >
The protection of viable wildlife and vegetation linkages between protected lands is essential to sustaining ecological health over the long term. more >
Constant encroachment by urban growth and development has diminished the breadth and flow of the Santa Ana River, but it has not extinguished the vision of a parkway stretching from the mountains to the Pacific. more >
The Wildlands Conservancy’s goal in establishing the Eel River Emerald Necklace is to acquire a system of preserves along the 120-mile stretch of the Eel River between Dos Rios and the Pacific. more >
Since 2001, The Wildlands Conservancy has continued to be the lead advocate for establishing permanent conservation of approximately 320,000 acres of magnificent land owned by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) in the Owens Valley. more >
Three Southern California mountain ranges - Santa Ana, San Gabriel and San Bernardino - hence the Saints - include some of the most threatened biological areas on earth. more >
California desert view
San Bernardino Mountains
Owens Valley
Santiago Creek