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1TSF’s Mining’s Toxic Legacy Initiative receives funding from The California EndowmentThursday, 11 September 2008
2DTSC receives EPA funding for arsenic researchThursday, 11 September 2008
3PG&E makes grant to SNC License Plate CampaignThursday, 11 September 2008
4Mining Initiative meets with Senator Feinstein’s office, and more!Thursday, 11 September 2008
5Inspector General says BLM covering up problem of abandoned minesThursday, 21 August 2008
6The Sierra Fund’s Mining Organizer on Capital Public Radio Tuesday, August 26Thursday, 21 August 2008
7Mining’s Toxic Legacy Initiative UpdateThursday, 21 August 2008
8Sierra Nevada Conservancy closes fiscal year awarding more than $10.4 million in grantsMonday, 14 July 2008
9Sierra Nevada Alliance Annual Conference planned for Sept. 12-14Monday, 14 July 2008
10Scholarships Available for Sierra Nevada Alliance Annual ConferenceFriday, 11 July 2008
11Sierra Nevada Conservancy issues new grant guidelines for Prop 84 Grantmaking in 2008 - 2009Friday, 11 July 2008
12TSF Mining Project Organizer hits the roadThursday, 10 July 2008
13We've Moved!Friday, 06 June 2008
14Governor's Budget Revision proposal highlightsThursday, 29 May 2008
15Contact Senators Feinstein and Boxer to help protect land in the Sierra NevadaThursday, 29 May 2008
165% gift from Flower Essence Services receivedThursday, 29 May 2008
17“Mining’s Toxic Legacy” is the subject of KGO TV investigative reportThursday, 29 May 2008
18Sierra Day in the Capitol 2008 a success!Thursday, 29 May 2008
19Velocity7 launches "7 for the Sierra" site to promote protection of the Sierra NevadaThursday, 29 May 2008
20Sierra Day in the Capitol Tuesday, May 6Monday, 05 May 2008
21Mike Thornton hired as Mining Project Community OrganizerMonday, 05 May 2008
22Conservancy 2008-09 Grant Program updateMonday, 05 May 2008
23California Budget updateThursday, 17 April 2008
24"Saving the Sierra" radio show to be aired across the stateThursday, 17 April 2008
25Senator Feinstein introduces legislation to create funding for cleanup of abandoned minesThursday, 17 April 2008
26General Mining Law of 1872 amendments progress in CongressThursday, 17 April 2008
27Sign Up for Sierra Day in the CapitolThursday, 17 April 2008
28Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board approves grants totaling $12 millionThursday, 13 March 2008
29Sierra License Plate design approved and marketing plan reviewedThursday, 13 March 2008
30Six grant guidelines workshops for Sierra Nevada Conservancy announcedThursday, 13 March 2008
31Mining's Toxic Legacy InitiativeThursday, 06 March 2008
32Reasons to join us for Sierra Day in the Capitol, Tuesday, May 6Wednesday, 05 March 2008
33Tickets on sale now for the Alex de Grassi concertWednesday, 05 March 2008
34Save Our State Parks Campaign launchedWednesday, 05 March 2008
35Marketing plan and final design for the Sierra Nevada License Plate to be reviewed at the March 13 meeting of the ConservancyWednesday, 05 March 2008
36The Sierra Fund to receive funding from the Range of LightWednesday, 05 March 2008
37Legislative Hearings on Mining Scheduled for Tuesday, March 4Thursday, 28 February 2008
38Sierra Lobby Day in the Capitol scheduled for Tuesday, May 6Thursday, 31 January 2008
39Thank the Governor for the proposed Sierra Nevada Conservancy budgetThursday, 31 January 2008
40Sierra Nevada Conservancy license plate marketing plan and logo nearly completeThursday, 31 January 2008
41Mining Project Outreach Job AnnouncementThursday, 31 January 2008
42Cabin and creek property sold, donor rememberedThursday, 31 January 2008
43Governor unveils proposed 2008/2009 budgetMonday, 14 January 2008
44Stewardship Council Announces Grant WorkshopsMonday, 14 January 2008
45Stewardship Council Announces Grant DeadlinesMonday, 14 January 2008
46Victory in the Fight to Save Mount Whitney's Portal PreserveFriday, 21 December 2007
47The California Wellness Foundation funds The Sierra Fund's Gold Mining's Toxic Legacy ProjectFriday, 21 December 2007
48License Plate Campaign receives major gift from the Sierra Nevada BreweryFriday, 21 December 2007
49SN Conservancy Grant AwardsFriday, 07 December 2007
50The Sierra Fund's Year in ReviewFriday, 07 December 2007
51The Sierra Nevada Alliance Seeks an Associate DirectorWednesday, 28 November 2007
52Velocity7 Communications Awarded Sierra Nevada License Marketing Plan Development ContractWednesday, 28 November 2007
53Water Bond Likely Not on February Special Election BallotWednesday, 28 November 2007
54Sierra Nevada Conservancy Symposium on Climate Change in the SierraWednesday, 28 November 2007
55Sierra Nevada Conservancy accepting grant applicationsThursday, 11 October 2007
562008 Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partners soughtThursday, 11 October 2007
57Report by Sierra Nevada Alliance finds that sprawling patterns of growth are making it more dangerous to protect communitiesThursday, 11 October 2007
58COURT ISSUES INITIAL RULING TO HALT MOUNT WHITNEY DEVELOPMENT -- DECISION POINTS WAY FOR LAND SWAPThursday, 13 September 2007
59Sierra Nevada Conservancy budget adopted, grant programs now accepting applicationsThursday, 13 September 2007
60Department of Conservation requests Watershed Coordinator grant proposalsThursday, 13 September 2007
61Saving the Sierra, Voices of Conservation in Action updateThursday, 13 September 2007
62The Sierra Fund welcomes Esther Feldman to the BoardThursday, 13 September 2007
63Sierra Nevada Conservancy License Plate Campaign updateThursday, 13 September 2007
64Sierra Nevada License Plate Design UnveiledWednesday, 25 July 2007
65Sierra Nevada Conservancy Announces Grant-Making ScheduleWednesday, 25 July 2007
66Climate Change and Water Supply AnalysisWednesday, 25 July 2007
67California’s 23rd Annual Coastal Cleanup Day is coming to a Watershed near you September 15, 2007 – sign up to participate!Wednesday, 25 July 2007
68Sierra Nevada Conservancy Budget Receives Full Funding -- Sierra Leaders say "Thank You!"Tuesday, 26 June 2007
69Sierra Conservancy budget slashed by Senate subcommittee - your attendance at Sierra Day in the Capitol is vitalThursday, 24 May 2007
70June 5, 2007 is Sierra Day in the CapitolMonday, 14 May 2007
71Student Logo Competition Winners AnnouncedMonday, 14 May 2007
72Sierra Nevada Conservancy License Plate update (FAQ's)Monday, 14 May 2007
73"Saving the Sierra" creators interviewed on pod castMonday, 14 May 2007
74Sierra Day in the Capitol set for Tuesday, June 5Monday, 09 April 2007
75Sierra Nevada Conservancy Logo Competition Attracts 234 EntriesMonday, 09 April 2007
76Saving The Sierra Wins 10th Annual Dottie Website Awards’ Arts, Culture & Music CategoryMonday, 09 April 2007
77Sierra Nevada Conservancy Budget Still PendingMonday, 09 April 2007
78The Sierra Fund invests close to $250,000 in conservation activities in 2006Monday, 09 April 2007
79Action Alert - Senate & Assembly Budget Committees to consider Sierra Nevada Conservancy budgetThursday, 01 March 2007
80Art Baggett and Fran Spivy-Weber named to the State Water Resources Control Board by Governor SchwarzeneggerThursday, 01 March 2007
81Department of Water Resources seeks proposals for $10 million in grants to study, restore, and protect watershedsThursday, 01 March 2007
82Stewardship Council announces new investment in youth grant opportunitiesThursday, 01 March 2007
83Sierra Logo website goes live as the competition heats upThursday, 01 March 2007
84Job Announcement: Sierra Watch Field Director position openThursday, 01 March 2007
85Register now for the Planning and Conservation League’s annual Environmental Legislative SymposiumThursday, 01 March 2007
86Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund awards grant to The Sierra Fund's Sierra Nevada Mining Toxics InitiativeThursday, 01 March 2007
87Conservancy Seeking Public Input Regarding Potential ProjectsMonday, 05 February 2007
88Sierra Nevada Conservancy Logo Competition BeginsMonday, 05 February 2007
89Stewardship Council calls for organizations to register their interest in owning in PG&E landsMonday, 05 February 2007
90Governor's Budget Proposes Millions For The SierraMonday, 22 January 2007
91Conference on Integrated Regional Water Management Planning (IRWMP) in the SierraMonday, 22 January 2007
92Happy New Year! Looking back on 2006Thursday, 04 January 2007
93The Sierra Fund's Wish List for the Governor's BudgetThursday, 04 January 2007
94Update on the Sierra Nevada Conservancy License Plate Marketing CampaignThursday, 04 January 2007
95Sierra Nevada Conservancy agrees to work with The Sierra Fund on license plate marketing campaignThursday, 14 December 2006
96Sierra Nevada Conservancy Launches Logo ContestThursday, 14 December 2006
97South Yuba River Citizen's League 5th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival tickets go on saleThursday, 14 December 2006
98"Saving the Sierra" debuts on statewide radio, Friday November 10Thursday, 09 November 2006
99All bond measures pass, Proposition 90 defeatedThursday, 09 November 2006
100No on Prop 90, yes on Proposition 84 -- don't forget to vote on Tuesday November 7Thursday, 02 November 2006
101The Sierra Fund Mining Toxics Initiative hires regional coordinators, hits the ground runningThursday, 02 November 2006
102Sierra Nevada Conservancy votes to pursue license plate to raise funds for conservationThursday, 02 November 2006
103Sierra Nevada Region to Receive $27.5 Million in GrantsMonday, 02 October 2006
104Support Proposition 84, the Clean Water, Parks and Coastal Protection Act on the November ballotMonday, 02 October 2006
105Vote No on Prop 90 – it’s a Trap!Monday, 02 October 2006
106The Sierra Fund supports historic Tsi-Akim Maidu First Salmon Ceremony, October 7, 2006, along the Yuba RiverMonday, 02 October 2006
107"Saving the Sierra" Radio Storybooth hits the roadMonday, 02 October 2006
108Peace in the Valley: Place County and Conservation Groups Reach Martis Valley Settlement Sweeping Agreement Ends Tahoe Area LitigationMonday, 02 October 2006
109Whitney Portal UpdateMonday, 02 October 2006
110The Sierra Nevada wants YOU to serve with AmericorpsMonday, 02 October 2006
111Governor signs AB84Monday, 25 September 2006
112California River Parkways grant applications due October 14Thursday, 07 September 2006
113AB84 Heading for the Governor's DeskFriday, 25 August 2006
114AB 84 passes Senate Appropriations, heads for floor voteWednesday, 09 August 2006
115Heavy Equipment on Site at Mt. WhitneyFriday, 21 July 2006
116AB 84 for a Sierra Nevada Conservancy license plate, to be heard in Senate Appropriations, letters of support neededFriday, 21 July 2006
117Whitney appeal fundraising brings in $1,580 in just 5 days!Monday, 10 July 2006
118California state Budget approved with $3.7 million for the Sierra Conservancy, and final Sierra Nevada Conservancy Strategic Plan released.Monday, 10 July 2006
119Bond qualifies for November ballot with $54 million for Sierra Conservancy.Monday, 10 July 2006
120"Saving the Sierra: Voices of Conservation in Action" hits the road this summer.Monday, 10 July 2006
121The Sierra Fund can add you to our link pageMonday, 10 July 2006
122URGENT APPEAL! FUNDS NEEDED TO PROTECT MT. WHITNEYWednesday, 05 July 2006
123Sierra Nevada Conservancy revised Strategic Plan released for public commentTuesday, 20 June 2006
124AB 84 (Leslie/Laird) License Plate Bill passes Senate Transportation CommitteeTuesday, 20 June 2006
125The Sierra Fund is granted Permanent 501 (c) (3) statusTuesday, 20 June 2006
126AB 84 (Leslie) License Plate scheduled for hearing Tuesday June 20 - letters of support urgently needed.Monday, 12 June 2006
127The Sierra Fund seeking to hire regional coordinators for new Mining Toxics Initiative.Monday, 12 June 2006
128The Sierra Fund's organizational report available on our websiteMonday, 12 June 2006
129Proposed California state budget revisions bring millions for state parks, fish restoration and wildlife programsThursday, 25 May 2006
130Sierra Nevada conservation leaders bring their ideas and concerns to the California State LegislatureThursday, 25 May 2006
131Land Stewardship Council seeks public input on development of PG&E lands in SierraThursday, 25 May 2006
132The Sierra Fund receives support for work on "gold mining's toxic legacy"Thursday, 25 May 2006
133Sierra Conservancy budget, Sierra Cascade Grant Program budgets passed by Senate Budget Sub Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.Thursday, 11 May 2006
134Future Of Mt. Whitney Development Remains In Question After Inyo County Court Ruling Conservation Groups Continue To Promote Collaborative ResolutionThursday, 11 May 2006
135Bonds pass in state capitol, Sierra Nevada and other Conservancies left out.Thursday, 11 May 2006
136"Outside on the Eastside" calendar of events on the eastern side of the Sierra released by the Mono Lake CommitteeThursday, 11 May 2006
137Sierra Nevada Conservancy Draft Strategic Plan released, and The Sierra Fund comments.Thursday, 11 May 2006
138Victory in the Martis ValleyFriday, 31 March 2006
139Sierra Nevada Conservancy Announces Strategic Planning WorkshopsFriday, 31 March 2006
140USFS Land Sale Comment Period Extended to May 1Friday, 31 March 2006
141Sierra Nevada Alliance Releases Report on Sierra Water QualityFriday, 31 March 2006
142Proposed EPA Rule Change Met with Concern at Public Hearing in San FranciscoFriday, 31 March 2006
143Sierra Cascade Grant Program Applications Due May 12, Website UpdatedFriday, 31 March 2006
144Natural Resources Bond Stalls in LegislatureFriday, 31 March 2006
145Sierra Cascade Grant Program calls for proposals, due May 12Wednesday, 15 March 2006
146US Forest Service comment period on proposal to sell forest land ends on March 30Wednesday, 15 March 2006
147Bond funding for the Sierra and Tahoe Conservancies still alive in SacramentoWednesday, 15 March 2006
148Mercury Monitoring bill introduced in state legislatureWednesday, 15 March 2006
149Planning and Conservation League announces April 29 Legislative ForumWednesday, 15 March 2006
150Land Stewardship Council announces watershed community meetingsWednesday, 15 March 2006
151Auburn selected as the interim location for the headquarters of the new Sierra Nevada ConservancyThursday, 23 February 2006
152Sierra Nevada Conservancy unveils their strategic planning process.Thursday, 23 February 2006
153The website for the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, a state agency, can be found at www.sierranevada.ca.govThursday, 23 February 2006
154Wilderness Access Defended in MammothThursday, 09 February 2006
155"Saving The Sierra" Radio Program Funded by CA Council for HumanitiesThursday, 09 February 2006
156Update on Sierra Nevada Cascade Grant Program GuidelinesThursday, 09 February 2006
157The Sierra Fund Testifies to the Senate Natural Resources CommitteeThursday, 09 February 2006
158Sierra Nevada Conservancy License Plate Update & Pre-registrationTuesday, 10 January 2006
159Governer's Budget UnveiledTuesday, 10 January 2006
160Sierra Nevada Cascade Conservation Public Hearing To Be Held Wednesday, January 10th in Nevada CityTuesday, 10 January 2006
161Jim 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
162Patrick Wright Named Executive Officer of California Tahoe ConservancyTuesday, 10 January 2006
163Sierra Conservancy Board approves process for choosing a community for their founding headquartersTuesday, 10 January 2006
164Water Bond Language Submitted to Attorney General for November '06 BallotFriday, 02 December 2005
165Sierra College Class to Focus On The Sierra NevadaFriday, 02 December 2005
166Reception for Sierra Conservancy Jim BranhamTuesday, 22 November 2005
167Patrick Wright to Direct Tahoe ConservancyTuesday, 22 November 2005
168$2.6 Million Available for Youth Outdoor EducationTuesday, 22 November 2005
169Staff Transitions at The Sierra FundTuesday, 22 November 2005
170Breaking News: Branham Named Executive DirectorWednesday, 05 October 2005
171Sierra Watch seeks Legal AdvocateMonday, 26 September 2005
172Brissenden Named to Conservancy BoardMonday, 26 September 2005
173Conservationists Chase Heavy Equipment from Base of Mt. WhitneyThursday, 15 September 2005
174Heavy Equipment Appears at Mt. WhitneyWednesday, 14 September 2005
175Tahoe Conservancy Seeks Executive OfficerTuesday, 06 September 2005
176El Dorado Hills Hosts 5th Conservancy Outreach MeetingTuesday, 06 September 2005
177Sierra Nevada Conservancy seeks Administrative DirectorTuesday, 06 September 2005
178Sierrans Sue to Stop Subdivision at Mt. WhitneyTuesday, 06 September 2005
179Sierra License Plate Bill To Be Heard In JanuaryFriday, 02 September 2005
180State Budget: $3.5 million for Conservancy; Reduction in Grant FundsMonday, 11 July 2005
181Environmental Defense Project of Sierra Valley scores two victoriesMonday, 11 July 2005
182Sierra Nevada Alliance Announces Two Professional PositionsMonday, 11 July 2005
183Deadlines for Foundation and Agency FundingTuesday, 05 July 2005
184Report: Sierra Population Could Triple in 35 yearsThursday, 23 June 2005
185Sierra Nevada Conservancy to Hold First of Six Public ForumsThursday, 23 June 2005
186Legislature Agrees to Increase Conservancy FundingThursday, 23 June 2005
187Register Here for Sierra Nevada Day in the CapitolTuesday, 21 June 2005
188Sierra Nevada Day in the CapitolFriday, 10 June 2005
189Assembly Endorses Sierra License Plate Bill 73 - 4Wednesday, 01 June 2005
190Sierra License Bill Gains Steam, Passes Final Assembly CommitteeSunday, 29 May 2005
191On eve of Inaugural Board meeting, Governor Announces Key Conservancy Board AppointmentsWednesday, 11 May 2005
192Historic First Conservancy Board Meeting ScheduledTuesday, 03 May 2005
193Unanimous Support from Assembly Committee for Sierra Plate legislationTuesday, 26 April 2005
194Sierra License Bill Moves Forward with Bipartisan SupportMonday, 04 April 2005
195Critical Sierra funding measures to be heard in LegislatureMonday, 28 March 2005
196Public Memorial Announced for Dennis MachidaTuesday, 08 March 2005
197Sierra License Plate Legislation IntroducedWednesday, 12 January 2005
198Governor proposes $15 million investment in new Sierra Nevada ConservancyTuesday, 11 January 2005
199Leslie, Laird submit legislation to create a Sierra License PlateThursday, 06 January 2005
200Sierra Citizen Lobbyists Descend on CapitolMonday, 22 November 2004
201Sierrans presents "Arnold-Sized" Awards to Schwarzenegger, LegislatorsThursday, 18 November 2004
202Join us in a Celebration of the SierraMonday, 15 November 2004
203Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Historic Legislation Creating Sierra Nevada ConservancyThursday, 23 September 2004
204LOS ANGELES TIMES: GOOD NEWS FOR THE SIERRAWednesday, 08 September 2004
205Amador Ledger Dispatch: Sierra Nevada Conservancy bill approved by LegislatureWednesday, 08 September 2004
206Sierra Sun: Conservancy Promises Funds for Forest HealthFriday, 27 August 2004
207Press Release: California Resources Secretary Endorses Sierra ConservancyThursday, 26 August 2004
208Sacramento Bee: Legislature Ok's Sierra ConservancyThursday, 26 August 2004
209Historic Sierra Conservancy Bill Goes to Governor SchwarzeneggerWednesday, 25 August 2004
210Assembly Concurrence Vote Expected TodayWednesday, 25 August 2004
211State Senate Passes Sierra Conservancy LegislationMonday, 23 August 2004
212Conservancy Bill Amendments PostedThursday, 19 August 2004
213Bi-Partisan Agreement pushes Conservancy bill to the Senate FloorFriday, 13 August 2004
214Nearly 100 Expected at Sierra Lobby Day; Garamendi, Leslie, Laird highlightFriday, 13 August 2004
215Analysis of the Senate Appropriations CommitteeThursday, 05 August 2004
216Grass Valley Union: Conservancy Compromise in the WorksThursday, 05 August 2004
217Sierra Monies Reduced Until Sierra Conservancy PassesTuesday, 03 August 2004
218LEGISLATURE APPROVES HISTORIC $9.15 MILLION SIERRA NEVADA CONSERVATION GRANTFriday, 30 July 2004
219Fresno Bee: Bill Aims to Preserve the SierraWednesday, 07 July 2004
220Associated Press Reports: Senate Panel Approves Conservancy BillTuesday, 06 July 2004
221BREAKING NEWS: Conservancy Bill Moves Forward with BiPartisan SupportTuesday, 29 June 2004
222130 Pack Absinthe to celebrate the SierraTuesday, 29 June 2004
223Tickets Now Available On-LineTuesday, 15 June 2004
224"Sierra Nevada Conservancy in the Works," Tahoe Daily TribuneMonday, 14 June 2004
225Correction: The Senate Natural Resources Committee is expected to consider Sierra Conservancy legislation on June 29, 2004.Monday, 07 June 2004
226LOS ANGELES TIMES ENDORSMENT: "A JEWEL WORTH PROTECTING," June 5, 2004Monday, 07 June 2004
227Conservancy Bills Pass Assembly with Bi-Partisan SupportWednesday, 26 May 2004
228AB 2600 to be heard in Assembly on WednesdayTuesday, 25 May 2004
229Please Take 5 Minutes to Help Save the SierraSaturday, 22 May 2004
230Two Sierra Conservancy Bills Push ForwardSaturday, 22 May 2004
231Eyewitness News Investigates Truckee / Tahoe Development ProposalsFriday, 21 May 2004
232Los Angeles Sunday TimesMonday, 17 May 2004
233Mayor Gavin Newsom, City Attorney Herrara to host Sierra to the SeaThursday, 13 May 2004
234Conservancy Legislation Advances Amid Major EndorsementsThursday, 13 May 2004
235HISTORIC CONSERVANCY BILLS TAKE STEP FORWARDTuesday, 20 April 2004
236SIERRA TO SACRAMENTO LOBBY DAY ANNOUNCEDMonday, 29 March 2004
237CALIFORNIA-NEVADA OPERATING ENGINEERS ENDORSE SIERRA CONSERVANCYMonday, 29 March 2004
238Luxury Subdivision at Mt. WhitneySunday, 28 March 2004
239Submit Projects for Sierra PortfolioSunday, 28 March 2004
240$300,000 for ConservationSunday, 28 March 2004
241City of Nevada City Throws Support to Sierra ConservancyTuesday, 23 March 2004
242Sierra Conservancy legislation introduced.Monday, 22 March 2004
243State Organizations Endorse Sierra ConservancyWednesday, 17 March 2004
244LAND TRUSTS ENDORSE AB 2600Friday, 12 March 2004
245$5 Million for Sierra RiversSunday, 07 March 2004
246Assemblymember John Laird introduces Assembly Bill 2600Monday, 01 March 2004
247Assemblyman Leslie authors Sierra Conservancy legislationFriday, 27 February 2004

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