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1Sierra Nevada Conservancy closes fiscal year awarding more than $10.4 million in grantsMonday, 14 July 2008
2Sierra Nevada Alliance Annual Conference planned for Sept. 12-14Monday, 14 July 2008
3Scholarships Available for Sierra Nevada Alliance Annual ConferenceFriday, 11 July 2008
4Sierra Nevada Conservancy issues new grant guidelines for Prop 84 Grantmaking in 2008 - 2009Friday, 11 July 2008
5TSF Mining Project Organizer hits the roadThursday, 10 July 2008
6We've Moved!Friday, 06 June 2008
7Governor's Budget Revision proposal highlightsThursday, 29 May 2008
8Contact Senators Feinstein and Boxer to help protect land in the Sierra NevadaThursday, 29 May 2008
95% gift from Flower Essence Services receivedThursday, 29 May 2008
10“Mining’s Toxic Legacy” is the subject of KGO TV investigative reportThursday, 29 May 2008
11Sierra Day in the Capitol 2008 a success!Thursday, 29 May 2008
12Velocity7 launches "7 for the Sierra" site to promote protection of the Sierra NevadaThursday, 29 May 2008
13Sierra Day in the Capitol Tuesday, May 6Monday, 05 May 2008
14Mike Thornton hired as Mining Project Community OrganizerMonday, 05 May 2008
15Conservancy 2008-09 Grant Program updateMonday, 05 May 2008
16California Budget updateThursday, 17 April 2008
17"Saving the Sierra" radio show to be aired across the stateThursday, 17 April 2008
18Senator Feinstein introduces legislation to create funding for cleanup of abandoned minesThursday, 17 April 2008
19General Mining Law of 1872 amendments progress in CongressThursday, 17 April 2008
20Sign Up for Sierra Day in the CapitolThursday, 17 April 2008
21Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board approves grants totaling $12 millionThursday, 13 March 2008
22Sierra License Plate design approved and marketing plan reviewedThursday, 13 March 2008
23Six grant guidelines workshops for Sierra Nevada Conservancy announcedThursday, 13 March 2008
24Mining's Toxic Legacy InitiativeThursday, 06 March 2008
25Reasons to join us for Sierra Day in the Capitol, Tuesday, May 6Wednesday, 05 March 2008
26Tickets on sale now for the Alex de Grassi concertWednesday, 05 March 2008
27Save Our State Parks Campaign launchedWednesday, 05 March 2008
28Marketing plan and final design for the Sierra Nevada License Plate to be reviewed at the March 13 meeting of the ConservancyWednesday, 05 March 2008
29The Sierra Fund to receive funding from the Range of LightWednesday, 05 March 2008
30Legislative Hearings on Mining Scheduled for Tuesday, March 4Thursday, 28 February 2008
31Sierra Lobby Day in the Capitol scheduled for Tuesday, May 6Thursday, 31 January 2008
32Thank the Governor for the proposed Sierra Nevada Conservancy budgetThursday, 31 January 2008
33Sierra Nevada Conservancy license plate marketing plan and logo nearly completeThursday, 31 January 2008
34Mining Project Outreach Job AnnouncementThursday, 31 January 2008
35Cabin and creek property sold, donor rememberedThursday, 31 January 2008
36Governor unveils proposed 2008/2009 budgetMonday, 14 January 2008
37Stewardship Council Announces Grant WorkshopsMonday, 14 January 2008
38Stewardship Council Announces Grant DeadlinesMonday, 14 January 2008
39Victory in the Fight to Save Mount Whitney's Portal PreserveFriday, 21 December 2007
40The California Wellness Foundation funds The Sierra Fund's Gold Mining's Toxic Legacy ProjectFriday, 21 December 2007
41License Plate Campaign receives major gift from the Sierra Nevada BreweryFriday, 21 December 2007
42SN Conservancy Grant AwardsFriday, 07 December 2007
43The Sierra Fund's Year in ReviewFriday, 07 December 2007
44The Sierra Nevada Alliance Seeks an Associate DirectorWednesday, 28 November 2007
45Velocity7 Communications Awarded Sierra Nevada License Marketing Plan Development ContractWednesday, 28 November 2007
46Water Bond Likely Not on February Special Election BallotWednesday, 28 November 2007
47Sierra Nevada Conservancy Symposium on Climate Change in the SierraWednesday, 28 November 2007
48Sierra Nevada Conservancy accepting grant applicationsThursday, 11 October 2007
492008 Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partners soughtThursday, 11 October 2007
50Report by Sierra Nevada Alliance finds that sprawling patterns of growth are making it more dangerous to protect communitiesThursday, 11 October 2007
51COURT ISSUES INITIAL RULING TO HALT MOUNT WHITNEY DEVELOPMENT -- DECISION POINTS WAY FOR LAND SWAPThursday, 13 September 2007
52Sierra Nevada Conservancy budget adopted, grant programs now accepting applicationsThursday, 13 September 2007
53Department of Conservation requests Watershed Coordinator grant proposalsThursday, 13 September 2007
54Saving the Sierra, Voices of Conservation in Action updateThursday, 13 September 2007
55The Sierra Fund welcomes Esther Feldman to the BoardThursday, 13 September 2007
56Sierra Nevada Conservancy License Plate Campaign updateThursday, 13 September 2007
57Sierra Nevada License Plate Design UnveiledWednesday, 25 July 2007
58Sierra Nevada Conservancy Announces Grant-Making ScheduleWednesday, 25 July 2007
59Climate Change and Water Supply AnalysisWednesday, 25 July 2007
60California’s 23rd Annual Coastal Cleanup Day is coming to a Watershed near you September 15, 2007 – sign up to participate!Wednesday, 25 July 2007
61Sierra Nevada Conservancy Budget Receives Full Funding -- Sierra Leaders say "Thank You!"Tuesday, 26 June 2007
62Sierra Conservancy budget slashed by Senate subcommittee - your attendance at Sierra Day in the Capitol is vitalThursday, 24 May 2007
63June 5, 2007 is Sierra Day in the CapitolMonday, 14 May 2007
64Student Logo Competition Winners AnnouncedMonday, 14 May 2007
65Sierra Nevada Conservancy License Plate update (FAQ's)Monday, 14 May 2007
66"Saving the Sierra" creators interviewed on pod castMonday, 14 May 2007
67Sierra Day in the Capitol set for Tuesday, June 5Monday, 09 April 2007
68Sierra Nevada Conservancy Logo Competition Attracts 234 EntriesMonday, 09 April 2007
69Saving The Sierra Wins 10th Annual Dottie Website Awards’ Arts, Culture & Music CategoryMonday, 09 April 2007
70Sierra Nevada Conservancy Budget Still PendingMonday, 09 April 2007
71The Sierra Fund invests close to $250,000 in conservation activities in 2006Monday, 09 April 2007
72Action Alert - Senate & Assembly Budget Committees to consider Sierra Nevada Conservancy budgetThursday, 01 March 2007
73Art Baggett and Fran Spivy-Weber named to the State Water Resources Control Board by Governor SchwarzeneggerThursday, 01 March 2007
74Department of Water Resources seeks proposals for $10 million in grants to study, restore, and protect watershedsThursday, 01 March 2007
75Stewardship Council announces new investment in youth grant opportunitiesThursday, 01 March 2007
76Sierra Logo website goes live as the competition heats upThursday, 01 March 2007
77Job Announcement: Sierra Watch Field Director position openThursday, 01 March 2007
78Register now for the Planning and Conservation League’s annual Environmental Legislative SymposiumThursday, 01 March 2007
79Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund awards grant to The Sierra Fund's Sierra Nevada Mining Toxics InitiativeThursday, 01 March 2007
80Conservancy Seeking Public Input Regarding Potential ProjectsMonday, 05 February 2007
81Sierra Nevada Conservancy Logo Competition BeginsMonday, 05 February 2007
82Stewardship Council calls for organizations to register their interest in owning in PG&E landsMonday, 05 February 2007
83Governor's Budget Proposes Millions For The SierraMonday, 22 January 2007
84Conference on Integrated Regional Water Management Planning (IRWMP) in the SierraMonday, 22 January 2007
85Happy New Year! Looking back on 2006Thursday, 04 January 2007
86The Sierra Fund's Wish List for the Governor's BudgetThursday, 04 January 2007
87Update on the Sierra Nevada Conservancy License Plate Marketing CampaignThursday, 04 January 2007
88Sierra Nevada Conservancy agrees to work with The Sierra Fund on license plate marketing campaignThursday, 14 December 2006
89Sierra Nevada Conservancy Launches Logo ContestThursday, 14 December 2006
90South Yuba River Citizen's League 5th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival tickets go on saleThursday, 14 December 2006
91"Saving the Sierra" debuts on statewide radio, Friday November 10Thursday, 09 November 2006
92All bond measures pass, Proposition 90 defeatedThursday, 09 November 2006
93No on Prop 90, yes on Proposition 84 -- don't forget to vote on Tuesday November 7Thursday, 02 November 2006
94The Sierra Fund Mining Toxics Initiative hires regional coordinators, hits the ground runningThursday, 02 November 2006
95Sierra Nevada Conservancy votes to pursue license plate to raise funds for conservationThursday, 02 November 2006
96Sierra Nevada Region to Receive $27.5 Million in GrantsMonday, 02 October 2006
97Support Proposition 84, the Clean Water, Parks and Coastal Protection Act on the November ballotMonday, 02 October 2006
98Vote No on Prop 90 – it’s a Trap!Monday, 02 October 2006
99The Sierra Fund supports historic Tsi-Akim Maidu First Salmon Ceremony, October 7, 2006, along the Yuba RiverMonday, 02 October 2006
100"Saving the Sierra" Radio Storybooth hits the roadMonday, 02 October 2006
101Peace in the Valley: Place County and Conservation Groups Reach Martis Valley Settlement Sweeping Agreement Ends Tahoe Area LitigationMonday, 02 October 2006
102Whitney Portal UpdateMonday, 02 October 2006
103The Sierra Nevada wants YOU to serve with AmericorpsMonday, 02 October 2006
104Governor signs AB84Monday, 25 September 2006
105California River Parkways grant applications due October 14Thursday, 07 September 2006
106AB84 Heading for the Governor's DeskFriday, 25 August 2006
107AB 84 passes Senate Appropriations, heads for floor voteWednesday, 09 August 2006
108Heavy Equipment on Site at Mt. WhitneyFriday, 21 July 2006
109AB 84 for a Sierra Nevada Conservancy license plate, to be heard in Senate Appropriations, letters of support neededFriday, 21 July 2006
110Whitney appeal fundraising brings in $1,580 in just 5 days!Monday, 10 July 2006
111California state Budget approved with $3.7 million for the Sierra Conservancy, and final Sierra Nevada Conservancy Strategic Plan released.Monday, 10 July 2006
112Bond qualifies for November ballot with $54 million for Sierra Conservancy.Monday, 10 July 2006
113"Saving the Sierra: Voices of Conservation in Action" hits the road this summer.Monday, 10 July 2006
114The Sierra Fund can add you to our link pageMonday, 10 July 2006
115URGENT APPEAL! FUNDS NEEDED TO PROTECT MT. WHITNEYWednesday, 05 July 2006
116Sierra Nevada Conservancy revised Strategic Plan released for public commentTuesday, 20 June 2006
117AB 84 (Leslie/Laird) License Plate Bill passes Senate Transportation CommitteeTuesday, 20 June 2006
118The Sierra Fund is granted Permanent 501 (c) (3) statusTuesday, 20 June 2006
119AB 84 (Leslie) License Plate scheduled for hearing Tuesday June 20 - letters of support urgently needed.Monday, 12 June 2006
120The Sierra Fund seeking to hire regional coordinators for new Mining Toxics Initiative.Monday, 12 June 2006
121The Sierra Fund's organizational report available on our websiteMonday, 12 June 2006
122Proposed California state budget revisions bring millions for state parks, fish restoration and wildlife programsThursday, 25 May 2006
123Sierra Nevada conservation leaders bring their ideas and concerns to the California State LegislatureThursday, 25 May 2006
124Land Stewardship Council seeks public input on development of PG&E lands in SierraThursday, 25 May 2006
125The Sierra Fund receives support for work on "gold mining's toxic legacy"Thursday, 25 May 2006
126Sierra Conservancy budget, Sierra Cascade Grant Program budgets passed by Senate Budget Sub Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.Thursday, 11 May 2006
127Future Of Mt. Whitney Development Remains In Question After Inyo County Court Ruling Conservation Groups Continue To Promote Collaborative ResolutionThursday, 11 May 2006
128Bonds pass in state capitol, Sierra Nevada and other Conservancies left out.Thursday, 11 May 2006
129"Outside on the Eastside" calendar of events on the eastern side of the Sierra released by the Mono Lake CommitteeThursday, 11 May 2006
130Sierra Nevada Conservancy Draft Strategic Plan released, and The Sierra Fund comments.Thursday, 11 May 2006
131Victory in the Martis ValleyFriday, 31 March 2006
132Sierra Nevada Conservancy Announces Strategic Planning WorkshopsFriday, 31 March 2006
133USFS Land Sale Comment Period Extended to May 1Friday, 31 March 2006
134Sierra Nevada Alliance Releases Report on Sierra Water QualityFriday, 31 March 2006
135Proposed EPA Rule Change Met with Concern at Public Hearing in San FranciscoFriday, 31 March 2006
136Sierra Cascade Grant Program Applications Due May 12, Website UpdatedFriday, 31 March 2006
137Natural Resources Bond Stalls in LegislatureFriday, 31 March 2006
138Sierra Cascade Grant Program calls for proposals, due May 12Wednesday, 15 March 2006
139US Forest Service comment period on proposal to sell forest land ends on March 30Wednesday, 15 March 2006
140Bond funding for the Sierra and Tahoe Conservancies still alive in SacramentoWednesday, 15 March 2006
141Mercury Monitoring bill introduced in state legislatureWednesday, 15 March 2006
142Planning and Conservation League announces April 29 Legislative ForumWednesday, 15 March 2006
143Land Stewardship Council announces watershed community meetingsWednesday, 15 March 2006
144Auburn selected as the interim location for the headquarters of the new Sierra Nevada ConservancyThursday, 23 February 2006
145Sierra Nevada Conservancy unveils their strategic planning process.Thursday, 23 February 2006
146The website for the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, a state agency, can be found at www.sierranevada.ca.govThursday, 23 February 2006
147Wilderness Access Defended in MammothThursday, 09 February 2006
148"Saving The Sierra" Radio Program Funded by CA Council for HumanitiesThursday, 09 February 2006
149Update on Sierra Nevada Cascade Grant Program GuidelinesThursday, 09 February 2006
150The Sierra Fund Testifies to the Senate Natural Resources CommitteeThursday, 09 February 2006
151Sierra Nevada Conservancy License Plate Update & Pre-registrationTuesday, 10 January 2006
152Governer's Budget UnveiledTuesday, 10 January 2006
153Sierra Nevada Cascade Conservation Public Hearing To Be Held Wednesday, January 10th in Nevada CityTuesday, 10 January 2006
154Jim Branham, Executive Officer of the Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Izzy Martin, CEO of the Sierra Fund to appear at the SYRCL film festival this weekendTuesday, 10 January 2006
155Patrick Wright Named Executive Officer of California Tahoe ConservancyTuesday, 10 January 2006
156Sierra Conservancy Board approves process for choosing a community for their founding headquartersTuesday, 10 January 2006
157Water Bond Language Submitted to Attorney General for November '06 BallotFriday, 02 December 2005
158Sierra College Class to Focus On The Sierra NevadaFriday, 02 December 2005
159Reception for Sierra Conservancy Jim BranhamTuesday, 22 November 2005
160Patrick Wright to Direct Tahoe ConservancyTuesday, 22 November 2005
161$2.6 Million Available for Youth Outdoor EducationTuesday, 22 November 2005
162Staff Transitions at The Sierra FundTuesday, 22 November 2005
163Breaking News: Branham Named Executive DirectorWednesday, 05 October 2005
164Sierra Watch seeks Legal AdvocateMonday, 26 September 2005
165Brissenden Named to Conservancy BoardMonday, 26 September 2005
166Conservationists Chase Heavy Equipment from Base of Mt. WhitneyThursday, 15 September 2005
167Heavy Equipment Appears at Mt. WhitneyWednesday, 14 September 2005
168Tahoe Conservancy Seeks Executive OfficerTuesday, 06 September 2005
169El Dorado Hills Hosts 5th Conservancy Outreach MeetingTuesday, 06 September 2005
170Sierra Nevada Conservancy seeks Administrative DirectorTuesday, 06 September 2005
171Sierrans Sue to Stop Subdivision at Mt. WhitneyTuesday, 06 September 2005
172Sierra License Plate Bill To Be Heard In JanuaryFriday, 02 September 2005
173State Budget: $3.5 million for Conservancy; Reduction in Grant FundsMonday, 11 July 2005
174Environmental Defense Project of Sierra Valley scores two victoriesMonday, 11 July 2005
175Sierra Nevada Alliance Announces Two Professional PositionsMonday, 11 July 2005
176Deadlines for Foundation and Agency FundingTuesday, 05 July 2005
177Report: Sierra Population Could Triple in 35 yearsThursday, 23 June 2005
178Sierra Nevada Conservancy to Hold First of Six Public ForumsThursday, 23 June 2005
179Legislature Agrees to Increase Conservancy FundingThursday, 23 June 2005
180Register Here for Sierra Nevada Day in the CapitolTuesday, 21 June 2005
181Sierra Nevada Day in the CapitolFriday, 10 June 2005
182Assembly Endorses Sierra License Plate Bill 73 - 4Wednesday, 01 June 2005
183Sierra License Bill Gains Steam, Passes Final Assembly CommitteeSunday, 29 May 2005
184On eve of Inaugural Board meeting, Governor Announces Key Conservancy Board AppointmentsWednesday, 11 May 2005
185Historic First Conservancy Board Meeting ScheduledTuesday, 03 May 2005
186Unanimous Support from Assembly Committee for Sierra Plate legislationTuesday, 26 April 2005
187Sierra License Bill Moves Forward with Bipartisan SupportMonday, 04 April 2005
188Critical Sierra funding measures to be heard in LegislatureMonday, 28 March 2005
189Public Memorial Announced for Dennis MachidaTuesday, 08 March 2005
190Sierra License Plate Legislation IntroducedWednesday, 12 January 2005
191Governor proposes $15 million investment in new Sierra Nevada ConservancyTuesday, 11 January 2005
192Leslie, Laird submit legislation to create a Sierra License PlateThursday, 06 January 2005
193Sierra Citizen Lobbyists Descend on CapitolMonday, 22 November 2004
194Sierrans presents "Arnold-Sized" Awards to Schwarzenegger, LegislatorsThursday, 18 November 2004
195Join us in a Celebration of the SierraMonday, 15 November 2004
196Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Historic Legislation Creating Sierra Nevada ConservancyThursday, 23 September 2004
197LOS ANGELES TIMES: GOOD NEWS FOR THE SIERRAWednesday, 08 September 2004
198Amador Ledger Dispatch: Sierra Nevada Conservancy bill approved by LegislatureWednesday, 08 September 2004
199Sierra Sun: Conservancy Promises Funds for Forest HealthFriday, 27 August 2004
200Press Release: California Resources Secretary Endorses Sierra ConservancyThursday, 26 August 2004
201Sacramento Bee: Legislature Ok's Sierra ConservancyThursday, 26 August 2004
202Historic Sierra Conservancy Bill Goes to Governor SchwarzeneggerWednesday, 25 August 2004
203Assembly Concurrence Vote Expected TodayWednesday, 25 August 2004
204State Senate Passes Sierra Conservancy LegislationMonday, 23 August 2004
205Conservancy Bill Amendments PostedThursday, 19 August 2004
206Bi-Partisan Agreement pushes Conservancy bill to the Senate FloorFriday, 13 August 2004
207Nearly 100 Expected at Sierra Lobby Day; Garamendi, Leslie, Laird highlightFriday, 13 August 2004
208Analysis of the Senate Appropriations CommitteeThursday, 05 August 2004
209Grass Valley Union: Conservancy Compromise in the WorksThursday, 05 August 2004
210Sierra Monies Reduced Until Sierra Conservancy PassesTuesday, 03 August 2004
211LEGISLATURE APPROVES HISTORIC $9.15 MILLION SIERRA NEVADA CONSERVATION GRANTFriday, 30 July 2004
212Fresno Bee: Bill Aims to Preserve the SierraWednesday, 07 July 2004
213Associated Press Reports: Senate Panel Approves Conservancy BillTuesday, 06 July 2004
214BREAKING NEWS: Conservancy Bill Moves Forward with BiPartisan SupportTuesday, 29 June 2004
215130 Pack Absinthe to celebrate the SierraTuesday, 29 June 2004
216Tickets Now Available On-LineTuesday, 15 June 2004
217"Sierra Nevada Conservancy in the Works," Tahoe Daily TribuneMonday, 14 June 2004
218Correction: The Senate Natural Resources Committee is expected to consider Sierra Conservancy legislation on June 29, 2004.Monday, 07 June 2004
219LOS ANGELES TIMES ENDORSMENT: "A JEWEL WORTH PROTECTING," June 5, 2004Monday, 07 June 2004
220Conservancy Bills Pass Assembly with Bi-Partisan SupportWednesday, 26 May 2004
221AB 2600 to be heard in Assembly on WednesdayTuesday, 25 May 2004
222Please Take 5 Minutes to Help Save the SierraSaturday, 22 May 2004
223Two Sierra Conservancy Bills Push ForwardSaturday, 22 May 2004
224Eyewitness News Investigates Truckee / Tahoe Development ProposalsFriday, 21 May 2004
225Los Angeles Sunday TimesMonday, 17 May 2004
226Mayor Gavin Newsom, City Attorney Herrara to host Sierra to the SeaThursday, 13 May 2004
227Conservancy Legislation Advances Amid Major EndorsementsThursday, 13 May 2004
228HISTORIC CONSERVANCY BILLS TAKE STEP FORWARDTuesday, 20 April 2004
229SIERRA TO SACRAMENTO LOBBY DAY ANNOUNCEDMonday, 29 March 2004
230CALIFORNIA-NEVADA OPERATING ENGINEERS ENDORSE SIERRA CONSERVANCYMonday, 29 March 2004
231Luxury Subdivision at Mt. WhitneySunday, 28 March 2004
232Submit Projects for Sierra PortfolioSunday, 28 March 2004
233$300,000 for ConservationSunday, 28 March 2004
234City of Nevada City Throws Support to Sierra ConservancyTuesday, 23 March 2004
235Sierra Conservancy legislation introduced.Monday, 22 March 2004
236State Organizations Endorse Sierra ConservancyWednesday, 17 March 2004
237LAND TRUSTS ENDORSE AB 2600Friday, 12 March 2004
238$5 Million for Sierra RiversSunday, 07 March 2004
239Assemblymember John Laird introduces Assembly Bill 2600Monday, 01 March 2004
240Assemblyman Leslie authors Sierra Conservancy legislationFriday, 27 February 2004

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