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News and project updates from 2008.
Adapted from “News for Charitable People” newsletterPublished by Kevin Johnson, Retriever Development Council, LLCNew Law May Help Donors Today and in 2009 IRA Charitable Rollover Restored: Now is Your Opportunity Older Americans may once…
The Sierra Fund’s 2007 Annual Report is now available online at: https://sierrafund.org/about/annualreport. This document details program achievements, financials, grants made and donors for the 2007 year. Thanks again to our donors who have made…
From the Sierra Nevada ConservancySierra Nevada Conservancy 2007-08 Annual ReportI am pleased to send you this link to the Sierra Nevada Conservancy’s (SNC’s) 2007-08 Annual Report. Because this is SNC’s first annual report, it…
The Sierra Fund has led the effort to get a specialty license plate for the new Sierra Nevada Conservancy in order to ensure ongoing, sustainable funding for this crucial state agency. The Sierra Fund…
Carrie Monohan, Ph.D. and Bob Joehnck represented The Sierra Fund at the national Abandoned Mine Lands Conference in Denver, Colorado, October 2-3, 2008. The Sierra Fund was noted by many to be one of…
The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors expressed keen interest in partnering with The Sierra Fund to protect public health from legacy mining toxins when TSF presented to them on October 28, 2008. “The fairly…
The Sierra Fund is thrilled to announce that the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund has awarded $50,000 for our Mining’s Toxic Legacy Initiative. This two-year grant will support Phase II of the Initiative, which…
The Sierra Fund Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Alison Harvey as its newest member. Alison Harvey is Executive Director of the California Tribal Business Alliance, a coalition of six tribes formed in…
by Izzy Martin Sacramento, CA --- The Governor's budget, signed months late on September 22, 2008, had some good news in it for the Sierra. The budget includes $21.7 million for the Sierra Nevada…
October 8, 2008 from the Governor's office, Sacramento Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today joined with environmentalists, business leaders and government officials to announce the launch of a public-private partnership between the State of California and…
by Mike Thornton The Sierra Fund is pleased to be furthering our working relationship with Bureau of Land Management Folsom Field Office. Staff from The Sierra Fund met with Field Manager William Haigh and…
The Sierra Fund is thrilled to announce that we have received funding from The California Endowment for the next two years of our Mining’s Toxic Legacy Initiative. This $308,660 grant will sustain and expand…
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has received funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Program for research to advance the science of characterizing arsenic at mine-scarred land sites. This…
PG&E has contributed $5,000 to the campaign for a specialty license plate to benefit the Sierra Nevada Conservancy. This grant will jumpstart an intense period of fundraising to get the $350,000 necessary to launch…
From Mike Thornton, TSF Mining Project Community OrganizerLet me take a couple of minutes to let you know some of what’s been happening regarding The Sierra Fund’s Mining Initiative over the last few weeks:US…
The US Department of Interior’s Inspector General released its report on an investigation of the US Bureau of Land Management’s handling of abandoned mines on BLM land. This report constitutes a major development in…
This coming Tuesday, August 26, Mining Project Community Organizer Mike Thornton will be a guest on Capital Public Radio’s “Insight” program. This daily, in-depth interview program hosted by KXJZ's Jeffrey Callison provides context and…
The Sierra Fund has been progressing across the Sierra, making presentations and engaging in organizing activities. In the last three months we have made presentations, vaulable contacts and potential partners in 11 counties including:…
Analysis by Izzy Martin, The Sierra Fund After its first year as a grant-making organization, the Sierra Nevada Conservancy has awarded more than $10.4 million in grants throughout its service region. These grants were…
From the Sierra Nevada AllianceThe Sierra Nevada Alliance will be holding its 15th Annual Conference and Anniversary Celebration September 12-14 at the North Tahoe Conference Center in Kings Beach at Lake Tahoe. This year’s…
From the Sierra Nevada AllianceApply Today!We are pleased to announce that the Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment is once again sponsoring conference scholarships to help conservation group representatives attend our annual Sierra…
From Sierra Nevada Conservancy Executive Officer, Jim BranhamI am pleased to inform you that the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) has posted on our Web site the Proposition 84 Grants Guidelines and Grant Application Packets…
Mining Notes: July 2008By Mike Thornton, TSF Mining Project Community OrganizerI have been working on The Sierra Fund’s Mining Initiative for a couple of months now, and want to bring you regular updates on…
The Sierra Fund's new mailing address and location is:432 Broad StreetNevada City, CA 95959Come by and see us!
Analysis by Elizabeth "Izzy" Martin, The Sierra FundEarlier this month Governor Schwarzenegger submitted his revised budget proposal to the California legislature, proposing some important changes to his earlier budget, including: Restores funding of State…
From the Trust for Public LandThis year, the Forest Service has an opportunity to acquire 3,700 acres of forestland in the Sierra Nevada. An appropriation of $5 million is needed through the Land and…
The Sierra Fund is pleased to announce that we have received our first gift from the "Range of Light" --- botanicals, that is. The Flower Essence Services (FES) of Nevada City, California has pledged…
Concern about “Mining’s Toxic Legacy” is growing—and not just in the areas most obviously affected by what took place after gold was discovered in California in 1848.In May, KGO TV (ABC 7) in San…
People who love the Sierra Nevada took time out of their lives to attend the Sierra Day in the Capitol on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 to tell state leaders about why the mountain range…
Velocity7's new mini-site is designed to educate people on Sierra issues and inspire action. Seven for the Sierra brings attention to and suggests action in vital areas of Sierra Nevada ecology: water, land, air,…
The Sierra Fund and the Sierra Nevada Alliance are again sponsoring Sierra Day in the Capitol TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 6. Co-sponsors include Alpine Watershed Group, Ebbetts Pass Forest Watch, El Dorado Irrigation District, Mountain…
NEVADA CITY, CA: The Sierra Fund is pleased to announce that Mike Thornton, News Director for Community Radio Station KVMR-FM (Nevada City, CA) is joining our organization to work as a Community Organizer on…
From the Sierra Nevada ConservancyThe Sierra Nevada Conservancy is pleased to provide this update relating to our preparation for the 2008-09 Proposition 84 Grant funding program. We have recently added our draft Grants Application…
In 2008, as many conservation organizations in the Sierra were barely surviving the economic and budget crisis, The Sierra Fund was serving our partners by providing bridge funding to help weather the storm. This…
By Izzy Martin, The Sierra Fund The California State Senate and Assembly Natural Resource Budget Subcommittees have been meeting over the last month, struggling with a budget deficit so large that cuts seem inevitable.…
From Saving the Sierra press release:BAY AREA, SACRAMENTO, and NORTHERN SIERRA FOOTHILLS BROADCASTS Tune in for the broadcast of Saving The Sierra: Grassroots Solutions for Sustaining Rural Communities Saturday, April 19 at 2:00pm on…
By Izzy Martin, The Sierra Fund Last month, Senator Feinstein introduced S.2750, a bill that modifies the requirements applicable to mining activities minerals on public domain lands, and creates a funding stream for cleanup…
H.R. 2262, the Hard Rock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007, passed the House on November 1, 2007. It was sent to the Senate where it was referred to the Committee on Energy and…
The time has come to sign up for Lobby Day! The Sierra Fund and the Sierra Nevada Alliance have set Tuesday, May 6, 2008 as the date for our Fifth Annual Sierra Day in…
March 13, 2008 BASS LAKE, CA -- Today the Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board of Directors authorized grants totaling $11,137,242 for projects throughout the Sierra Nevada. This includes a $1 million grant to The Sierra…
BASS LAKE, CA March 13, 2008 -- Today the Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board reviewed and approved the final design for a Sierra Nevada License Plate that will generate revenue for conservation projects across the…
From The Sierra Nevada ConservancyThe Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) is pleased to announce that we will be holding six workshops throughout the Sierra Nevada region addressing the development of performance measures and indicators and…
Mining's Toxic Legacy The Sierra Fund releases a new report; Assembly Committee Hearings address the issue Sacramento, CA ---The Sierra Fund released Mining's Toxic Legacy: An Initiative to Address Mining Toxins in the Sierra…
Reasons to join The Sierra Fund and Sierra Nevada Alliance for Sierra Day in the California Capitol on Tuesday May 6th! Adapted from Sierra Nevada Alliance press release It turns out that many, many…
Tickets on sale now for the Alex de Grassi concert Alex de Grassi in concert at Valhalla Grand Hall, March 13th A benefit for the Sierra Nevada Alliance, Friends of Hope Valley and The…
Save our State Parks Campaign launched CA State Parks Foundation has launched the "Save Our State Parks (SOS) Campaign" to fight the Governor's proposal to close 48 state parks and take lifeguards off 16…
Marketing plan and final design for the Sierra Nevada License Plate to be reviewed at the March 13 meeting of the Conservancy The Sierra Fund and Velocity7 will be presenting our Marketing Plan to…
The Sierra Fund to receive funding from the Range of Light The Sierra Fund is pleased to announce that we will be receiving funds from the "Range of Light" --- botanicals, that is. We…
Working with partners from state, federal, and tribal governments as well as from the academic, health, and environmental communities, The Sierra Fund’s report Mining’s Toxic Legacy is the first comprehensive evaluation of what happened during the Gold Rush, including: the cultural, health, and environmental impacts of this era; the obstacles that lie in the way of addressing these impacts; and a strategic plan of action for cleaning up the Sierra Nevada.
Hearings on Public Land and Water Contamination Issues related to Historic Gold Mining in California scheduled for Tuesday, March 4 The California State Assembly has scheduled hearings to examine the long term impact of…
Mark your calendars, Sierra advocates! The Sierra Fund and the Sierra Nevada Alliance have set Tuesday, May 6, 2008 as the date for our Fifth Annual Sierra Day in the Capitol. Our advocates will…
NEVADA CITY , CA -- Despite tight budget times, the Governor of California has submitted a proposed budget that includes full funding for the Sierra Nevada Conservancy. "Though the Sierra Nevada Conservancy budget funding…
The Sierra Fund, working closely with the Nevada City marketing firm Velocity7 and the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, is nearly done with the development of a marketing plan to sell 7,500 license plates that will…
The Sierra Fund’s Mining Project Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for conducting a Sierra-wide outreach and education program on the legacy health and environmental problems left over from California's Gold Rush. Outreach will include…
Nevada City, California -- The Sierra Fund is happy to announce that we have closed escrow on the sale of the beautiful property in Sierra County that was given as a gift to our…
Governor unveils proposed 2008/2009 budgetAnalysis by The Sierra FundSacramento, CA January 10, 2008 -- Governor Schwarzenegger unveiled his proposed budget for 2008/09 to an audience of statewide leaders facing an enormous budget deficit and…
Stewardship Council Announces Grant WorkshopsJoin us to learn about grant opportunities for parks and outdoor programs for youth!Stewardship Council Youth Investment Program2008 Grant Workshops: The Stewardship Council will be hosting workshops to explain how…
Stewardship Council Announces Grant Deadlines2008 Catalyst and Impact Rounds Open:The Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council invites Northern and Central California non-profit organizations to apply for grants focused on getting youth outside. As…
