A recent publication titled, “Defining population structure and genetic signatures of decline in the giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas): implications for conserving threatened species within highly altered landscapes,” breaks some new ground on Gia …
Each year, the Conservancy must file an Implementation Annual Report with the state and federal Wildlife Agencies as well as to all “parties” to the Natomas Basin Habitat Conservation Plan (NBHCP). The Metro Air Park Habitat Conservation Plan is also …
The California Rice Commission interviewed the Conservancy’s John Roberts regarding rice production in the Sacramento Valley and the health of various NBHCP-covered aquatic species, including the Giant garter snake. In the interview, Roberts notes that …
With another “clean opinion” from its auditors, the Conservancy’s Board of Directors moved to accept the audited financial statements for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2014. The Conservancy’s auditor for the 2014 audit report was Gilber …
In order to keep the lines of communication open between the Conservancy and its tenant farmers, the Conservancy recently completed its 2015 meeting with growers. The key topics for the meeting included compliance with water quality regulations, update …
Dan Silva was elected Board Chair of the Board of Directors of the Conservancy at its recent Annual Meeting of the Corporation. Silva has been on the Conservancy’s Board since 2010. He is a former Sutter County Supervisor, a principal organizer of the …