Conserve vital headwaters and wildlife habitats in the Sierra Nevada's largest watershed.
Safeguarding the Sierra Nevada’s largest source of water
We protect critical headwaters and habitats for thousands of wildlife and plant species in the Feather River Watershed—a source of drinking water for 27 million Californians.
100,000+ acres
conserved to date
120,000 acres
to be conserved for public benefit
1,100 members
grassroots relationships, strategic partnerships
Protecting what we love
in the Feather River Country
As a nationally accredited land trust, we’re experts in conserving lands forever. Since 2000, we've protected over 100,000 acres of ecologically and culturally important landscapes in the Feather River Watershed.
Nature Center now open!
Explore the new Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center and trails. Learn about the unique ecology and cultural significance of Sierra Valley.
Conserving a healthy watershed
Now and for future generations
Together with visionary landowners, we’re protecting priority private lands for fresh water, wildlife, working ranches, outdoor classrooms, and community spaces where people from all walks of life can cultivate a love of place.
Featured Work
Sierra Valley Preserve Visitor Facilities
A new Preserve headquarters and nature center are now open, where visitors and locals alike can deepen our understanding of the natural world and our place in it.
Vision Campaign for a Healthy Watershed
We’re on a campaign to conserve 120,000 acres of Feather River headwaters and globally unique wetlands, meadows, and forests for current and future generations.
Protecting PG&E Headwater Lands
We partnered with PG&E and Maidu Summit Consortium to protect 43,000 acres of Maidu homelands, headwaters, and habitat in the Lake Almanor region for public benefit.
Sierra Valley Conservation Partnership
We’re conserving family ranches in Sierra Valley, which hold the Sierra Nevada’s largest wetlands and montane meadows and sustain incredible biodiversity.
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Their future depends on us
Connecting kids to nature
Learning Landscapes connects K-12 children to nature with place-based learning and hands-on stewardship experiences. We're growing the next generation of the earth’s stewards.
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Get to know the lands you’re helping to protect
Join us for a community event with other nature-lovers and conservation-minded friends across the Watershed. We're always updating our events calendar—there's something for everyone!
Get outside with us
Visit FRLT’s nature preserves
From world-class birding and flower-filled meadows to historic barns and scenic walking trails, FRLT’s five nature preserves showcase the beauty of the Lost Sierra.
Photo by Shannon Morrow
Protect what you love
Double your impact! All gifts will be matched up to $25,000 until May 15. Donate today!
We all have a stake in a healthy future
From water to wildlife we’re conserving the places you love, now and for future generations.
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2024 Conservation Successes
Take a look back at 2024 with us and celebrate all you helped make possible in the Feather River Watershed.
May 4 | Boating, Birding, and Botany in Sierra Valley
Wildlife biologist Paul Hardy will lead a kayaking excursion through Sierra Valley wetlands to bird the Preserve!
May 2 | Birding and Photography Workshop
Join us for a bird walk in the morning, then a presentation about photographing birds.
May 24 | Birding by Ear with Daniel Edelstein
Join us on the land and improve your birding-by-ear ID skills with Daniel Edelstein!
Yoga with Cindy Noble
Join instructor Cindy Noble for an afternoon of nature-based yoga!
FRLT Nature Journaling Club
Join FRLT's new Nature Journaling Club as we visit each of FRLT's five public preserves!
Learning Landscapes Program Evaluation
Twenty years after establishing our K-12 outdoor education program, we want to hear from our community about the impact of the program.
Home & 101 Ranch Conservation Story
Home & 101 Ranches, owned by timber company Sierra Pacific Industries, are now protected with conservation easements.
Impact Reports
From protecting headwaters and biodiversity to enhancing access to nature, learn what our supporters make possible.
You Can Count On Us
As a nationally accredited land trust, we’re built to last. We leverage your donations with state, federal, and foundation dollars and strategic partnerships to achieve the greatest possible impact for the lands, waters, and people of the Feather River region. You can count on us to make careful and effective use of your support.
