Impact & metrics
The measure of the work.
Conservation is a promise measured in acres, in years, and in the resources set aside to keep it. Here is where we stand, and where we’re headed.
35,132
Acres protected — permanently conserved across California since 2000
- 90 Properties conserved
- 20 California counties
- 26 Years of conservation
What we protect
From redwood coast to working rangeland.
Our protected lands span the full range of California’s landscapes—forests and wetlands, ranches and vineyards, open space and habitat—each protected for the character that defines it.
- Wildlife Habitat 32
- Forests and Uplands 27
- Water and Wetlands 15
- Farms and Ranches 8
- Community Lands 8
The stewardship promise
Forever means forever.
Every place we protect comes with a lasting commitment: to monitor it, care for it, and defend its conservation values for generations to come. We set aside dedicated stewardship funds to make sure that commitment lasts.
Looking ahead
A clear plan for what comes next.
Our 2026–2030 Strategic Plan lays out where we’re going, what we’re prioritizing, and how we’ll measure our progress along the way.
Track our progress on the Strategic PlanAccountability
How we hold ourselves to it.
Progress means little without transparency. We report our finances publicly and maintain national accreditation.
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Financials & transparency
Our IRS Form 990s, audited financial statements, and annual reports, the public record of how we steward every dollar entrusted to us.
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National accreditation
Golden State Land Conservancy is accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, meeting national standards for governance, finances, and perpetual stewardship.
Our standards