Restoring Oak Woodlands… One Acorn at a Time
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…
Bear River Headwaters Preserve Permanently Protected
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…
Doty Ravine Preserve Renamed to Honor Placer Supervisor Robert Weygandt
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…
Happy Holidays from all of us at Placer Land Trust!
2022 gave us so much to celebrate... enjoy this video look back at a great year!
Clementine Beach Preserve: River and Lake Access Protected Forever
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…
Placer Land Trust and PG&E Protect Rare Wetlands in Sheridan
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…
Placer Land Trust and CAL FIRE Protect Sierra Forest Lands at Yuba Gap
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…
Honoring Paul Aronowitz with the 2022 Placer Conservator Award
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…
Ancestral Homelands Return to Local Tribe
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…
Whiskey Run Ranch: Local Cattle Ranch Protected as Farmland Forever
This summer has been a busy one for Placer Land Trust, and we are so pleased to announce that another beautiful piece of local agricultural land has joined our list…
Job Opening – Assistant Director
We're excited to announce staffing transitions to most effectively meet the objectives of our new Strategic Plan, and we are now hiring an Assistant Director...
Lincoln Walnut Orchard Protected as Farmland Forever
Sometimes land protection projects have unforeseen challenges — and our newest preserve is a stellar example of how, with the support of our members, we can reach our goals even…