The Wildlands Conservancy is pleased to welcome Robert “Bob” Hill as our new Conservation Projects Director, bringing more than 25 years of experience in land conservation, natural resources management, and stewardship to our growing conservation team.
Bob joins Wildlands following more than a decade with the City of San Luis Obispo, most recently serving as its Sustainability & Natural Resources Official. In that role, he led the City’s Greenbelt Protection, Natural Resources, Creeks and Watersheds, and Climate Action programs, helping guide the protection and management of thousands of acres of open space, as well as efforts to restore natural habitats and expand opportunities for the public to experience nature.
“Much of my career has been spent helping protect the hills, creeks, and open spaces around San Luis Obispo. I’ve seen how those places become part of people’s everyday lives and their sense of home. That experience stays with me as I join Wildlands. I’m excited to bring what I’ve learned on the Central Coast to new landscapes and communities.”
— Bob Hill, Conservation Projects Director, The Wildlands Conservancy
Before his work with the City, Bob spent more than a decade with the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County, serving as Conservation Director and later Executive Director. During that time, he helped advance land conservation projects involving complex real estate transactions, public and private funding, and partnerships with landowners, government agencies, and conservation organizations.
Throughout his career, Bob has demonstrated a commitment to bringing people together around a shared vision for protecting the natural world. His experience spans the full spectrum of land conservation, from identifying and acquiring important landscapes to planning for their long-term stewardship and public benefit.
“Securing land for conservation takes a mix of boldness, expertise, and thoughtfulness. Bob brings the skill set and track record we need to achieve conservation outcomes across large landscapes in California and beyond.”
— Frazier Haney, Executive Director, The Wildlands Conservancy
As Wildlands’ Conservation Projects Director, Bob will lead and manage land acquisition projects throughout California and the Western United States. Working closely with our executive leadership, regional teams, and conservation partners, he will help advance opportunities to protect significant landscapes while supporting the restoration, rewilding, and stewardship work that follows.
With more than 30 years of conservation accomplishments behind us, Wildlands continues to pursue ambitious opportunities to protect the beauty and biodiversity of the West. Bob’s experience and leadership will help us carry that work forward, ensuring that the lands we protect can be cared for and enjoyed for generations to come.
