The region between Raccoon Creek and the Bear River represents the largest contiguous area of oak woodlands remaining in Placer County. Home to our Big Hill Preserves, this area contains some of the last roadless areas in western Placer County. Over 300 species of wildlife inhabit Placer County’s oak woodlands, Read more…
From protecting six new preserves, to record-setting levels of engagement on our lands, to the fun of gathering with our members and supporters in person — 2022 was quite a year! Check out our Annual Community Report for a look back at the highlights, including videos, photos, our full list of supporters, and more.
As 2022 comes to a close, we are thrilled to announce the permanent protection of 1,200 acres of the Bear River headwaters! Placer Land Trust just recorded a perpetual conservation easement to protect this property, located north of Interstate 80 from Alta to Blue Canyon. Bear River Headwaters Preserve will Read more…
For nearly three decades, Placer County District 2 Supervisor Robert Weygandt has been the leading voice in creating this balance, ensuring we continue to have such a great county to live, work, play and thrive. In honor of his retirement, we have officially renamed our Doty Ravine Preserve as Weygandt Doty Ravine Preserve to recognize his 28 years of public service!
2022 gave us so much to celebrate… enjoy this video look back at a great year!
Over the past several years, we’ve all seen how important it is for people to be able to enjoy the outdoors and have access to our beautiful natural places. Lake Clementine is one of our most popular local gems — so we’re especially pleased to announce the permanent protection of 10 acres of lakefront land at Upper Lake Clementine near Foresthill!
246 acres of grasslands and vernal pools protected for endangered species Placer Land Trust and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) are pleased to announce the permanent protection of Bushamul Vernal Pool Preserve, 246 acres of vernal pool grasslands, wetlands, and habitat for endangered species in Sheridan. “Vernal pool grassland Read more…
1,151 acres protected for forest and watershed health, wildlife habitat, research opportunities, public recreation and more Placer Land Trust and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) are pleased to announce the permanent protection of Sierra Nevada forest lands in the American River headwaters near Lake Valley Reservoir, south of Interstate 80 at Read more…
Paul Aronowitz was born and raised in Long Island, New York. He met and married his wife, Diane Lambert, in Boulder, Colorado in 1973. Paul graduated from the University of Miami in 1975, and from the University of San Francisco School of Law (Kendrick Hall) in 1978. Paul’s law firm has Read more…
Placer Land Trust is committed to protecting and caring for land in a way that is inclusive and equitable. One way to do that is by working with our local Native American Tribes, who have a long and deep relationship to these lands. We know that the protected lands in Read more…