PLT to Lead New Land Conservation Program By Jeff Darlington Placer Land Trust has agreed to lead a new multi-million dollar land conservation program resulting from the “West Roseville Specific Plan” settlement agreement. PLT was chosen to lead the “West Placer” land conservation program as part of an agreement among the Sierra Club, Sierra Foothills Read more…
PLT Receives Grants for Watershed Projects Funding awarded and pledged from various sources By Bob-Cooley-Gilliom Placer Land Trust is pleased to announce that a total of $685,000 has been pledged to PLT and its project partners for land conservation projects in the American and Bear River watersheds. Preserving Wild California (PWC), a grant program administered by Read more…
American River Canyon Lands Preserved By Bob Cooley-Gilliom Placer Land Trust ended 2003 with two exceptional acquisitions for conservation of open space land in Placer County, totaling 125 acres. Completion of these projects is the culmination of months of planning, cost analysis, negotiations, and property evaluation, launching us into the coming year with great expectations for further Read more…
Path Clear for Canyon View Preserve By Bob Cooley-Gilliom Placer Land Trust is negotiating the acquisition of the 50-acre parcel known as “Canyon View Preserve“, north of Auburn. Working with the American Land Conservancy, and with support from the Emigrant Trails Greenway Trust, PLT is clearing the path to take permanent title to the Preserve in December. Read more…
PLT to Preserve Scenic Vista & Habitat By Bob Cooley-Gilliom Placer Land Trust is pleased to announce the upcoming acquisition of 50 acres of open space north of Auburn above the American River. Working in conjunction with the American Land Conservancy and Emigrant Trails Greenway Trust, PLT will take Read more…
Membership Appreciation May 15 PLT to host “Meet Your Board” Event in Auburn By Jeff Darlington Placer Land Trust wants to thank all of our members for the support you’ve given us over the years. Whether you’re a long-time member or you’ve just joined us, your support is critical in Read more…
Placer Harvest Celebration Nov. 22 Event Celebrates Placer Agriculture; Features Dinner, Art, Auction & Fun Entertainment by Linda Raimondi Hello Members and Friends, We have exciting news to announce! The first major fundraiser for the Placer Land Trust has been scheduled for Friday, November 22, 2002, at the Gold Country Fairgrounds Read more…
PLACER PROFILE: Jeff Darlington Long-time Auburn Resident Selected as New Placer Land Trust Executive Director by Bob Cooley-Gilliom Jeff Darlington has been selected to be the Executive Director of the Placer Land Trust. He brings proven management skills and experience to our organization at a critical time for land conservation Read more…