The Sierra Nevada watershed provides over 60% of California’s developed water supply and approximately 50% of water flowing into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta which, in turn, provides water to 25 million Californians and three million acres of agricultural land. Water that is not used or diverted flows through the bay Read more…
Go HERE to vote for Placer Land Trust! Every trail connects us to something special! They connect us to each other, happier and healthier versions of ourselves, and to the natural world around us. YOU can help connect Placer Land Trust to $75,000 from REI to help us build an Read more…
Placer Land Trust is pleased to announce that an additional 36 acres of one of Placer County’s oldest cattle ranches has been permanently protected. Earlier this month PLT worked with the Oest family of Auburn to voluntarily place an agricultural conservation easement on the northernmost portion of Oest Ranch, near Read more…
We need your input to further our impact… Is Pacer Land Trust (PLT) doing everything we can to make sure that you feel like a valued, well-informed member? Or maybe you’re a potential member that hasn’t been inspired to join yet. Either way, we want to hear your ideas on Read more…
Michael Driscoll has built a life around taking good care of himself, others, and the world around him. Placer Land Trust (PLT) is honored to have the support of people like Mike and his wife, B.J., who first donated in 1999, and have been consistent PLT members since 2008. Mike Read more…
Frogs play an important role in the ecosystem food web in every stage of their lifecycle. Tadpoles feed on algae, adult frogs keep the insect population under control, and frogs are a key food source for numerous predators. Amphibians are sensitive creatures; their skin is highly permeable skin and it Read more…
Wow, I can’t believe it’s been two weeks since my first BIG Day of Giving—what a ride that was! I know I speak for the entire Placer Land Trust staff and board when I say, THANK YOU to our members for making this day such a huge success! It was Read more…
Balance. It is something all human beings strive for through balancing work with loved ones, bills with recreation, and nature with progress. Balance, at times, can seem unattainable in a busy, ever demanding, world. However, balance is more within reach than most people realize. Community gardens are a prime example Read more…
With summer fast approaching, wanderlust fills the heart. Dreams of summer river adventures and National Park camping trips are what foremost come to mind. Unfortunately, California’s pervasive drought has left water levels low which impact many traditional summer activities. California’s snowpack only reached 12% of the average this year and Read more…
Outdoor enthusiasts are familiar with the age-old wisdom that nature heals and reconnects all human beings. Science has provided evidence for this; there have been numerous studies showing that spending time in nature helps balance the mind, alleviate depression, and boost creativity. Doctors have agreed and note that getting vitamin Read more…