Rice Harvest Redemption

Rice Harvest from Natomas Basin Conservancy on Vimeo. The NBHCP requires that 50 percent of all Conservancy-owned land be committed to rice production. The giant garter snake and certain other of the HCP’s “Covered Species” rely heavily on rice product …

“HCP” Covered Species Catalog Available

The Conservancy, acting as Plan Operator for the Natomas Basin Habitat Conservation Plan and the Metro Air Park Habitat Conservation Plan, must care for the 22 species “covered” by the HCPs and the Incidental Take Permits. These “Covered Species” are c …

Channel clearing project near completion

Phase I of the planned three-phase channel clearing effort on the Conservancy’s BKS tract is nearing completion. On Tuesday, September 13, 2011, water was turned on to the first of the five water control areas for re-flooding purposes. The Conservancy …

Annual tree monitoring report

The Conservancy has enjoyed a excellent longstanding relationship with the Sacramento Tree Foundation (STF). Each year, the Conservancy engages STF to count and evaluate the trees on Conservancy preserves. With each report, there is more helpful inform …

Conservancy’s 2010 Annual Audit – Clean Opinion Issued

The annual audit of the Conservancy’s financial statements is complete (Download in PDF format). Gilbert Associates, Inc. issued a clean opinion on the December 31, 2010 financial statements and internal controls over financial reporting. No management …

New Board Member Kevin McRae

The Natomas Basin Conservancy seated its newest Board member, Kevin McRae, at the April meeting of the Conservancy’s Board of Directors. Mr. McRae has been a Natomas resident for 17 years, and is very active in the Natomas Home Owners Association and i …