Lisa Martin, a scientist with the U.S. Geological Survey, prepares the first giant garter snake (an immature male) identified on the Conservancy’s BKS preserve for measuring, weighing, health examination and tagging while Conservancy President David Ch …

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced that it has approved a Habitat Conservation Plan and related environmental documents that allow for planned urban development and conservation of habitat for nearly two-dozen protected species in the 5 …

As urbanization expands in the Natomas Basin, there will be increased opportunities for humans to come in contact with one of the Basin’s more rural residents, mosquitos. Recognizing this, the 1997 Natomas Basin Habitat Conservation Plan (NBHCP) encour …

The Conservancy’s Board of Directors reviewed a draft Site-Specific Management Plan (SSMP) for Conservancy preserves at its June 4, 2003 Board meeting. The SSMP is required under the NBHCP for each of the Conservancy’s mitigation preserves. A voluntary …

After considerable rain delay, the Conservancy’s largest ever restoration and enhancement construction effort finally began. The most sizable project of the year will take place within the Conservancy’s North Basin Reserve Area along the Natomas Cross …

The Conservancy’s Implementation Annual Report for calendar year 2002 was recently issued. Submission of the Report to the CA Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is required under the terms of the 1997 Natomas Basin Habit …