Sierra Foothill Conservancy

Sierra Foothill Conservancy is a non-profit organization based in Mariposa, California. The organization is a 501C3 land trust with nine employees and generates $12.1 million in annual revenue. The Sierra Foothill Conservancy specializes in conserving natural areas, ranches, and forests within the central Sierra Nevada region of California. They accomplish this through partnerships with private landowners and agencies, utilizing conservation easement and fee title acquisition strategies. Their work spans Mariposa, Eastern Merced, Madera, and Fresno Counties. The Conservancy has successfully conserved over 53,000 acres of land and boasts a membership of over 3,000 individuals who support their mission. They are recognized as an accredited member of The Land Trust Alliance, California Council of Land Trusts, Sierra Cascade Land Trust Council, and Sierra Consortium. The organization highlights projects that demonstrate their commitment to preserving the region, such as the Foothills En Plein Air, Sierra Lands Beef, expansion of the Black Mountain Preserve, establishment of the Stockton Creek Preserve, and extensive forest restoration efforts. For inquiries or to learn more about the Sierra Foothill Conservancy and their work, please visit their website at sierrafoothill.org.