San Joaquin River Conservancy Mission
The San Joaquin River Conservancy is an agency of the State of California created by the Legislature to create the San Joaquin River Parkway by: acquiring 5,900 acres from willing sellers for Parkway purposes; enhancing and restoring riparian, floodplain, and other habitats, and conserving natural and cultural resources on its lands; and developing and managing its lands for public recreational and educational uses compatible with resource protection. The Conservancy also assists other entities in conserving and improving their lands for the Parkway. The Conservancy works to facilitate the development of the Parkway, cultivate public support, and secure its future.
Parkway Announcements and Updates
2026 Strategic Planning Process
We are currently seeking public input for our Strategic Plan.
Building upon the San Joaquin River Parkway Master Plan and 2018 Update, the Strategic Plan will be a useful guide in implementing the Conservancy’s mission for the next four years (2026-2030) and will help strengthen partnerships with local agencies, non-profits, and volunteer groups that are equally invested in planning, operating, and maintaining the San Joaquin River Parkway trail.
Strategic Planning Office Hours:
Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
For more information follow this link to the strategic planning page.
Proposition 4 Grant Opportunties
Proposition 4 Grant Program and Funds are appropriated and managed by the Conservancy. Eligible Projects require approval by the SJR Board, which reviews and approves projects to ensure they are viable and consistent with the goals of the current SJRC Parkway Master Plan Update (2018).
The following projects are eligible for a grant:
- Acquisition Projects
- Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Projects
- Public Access Projects
Prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with the Conservancy’s Chief Executive Officer and submit a Letter of Intent outlining their proposed project to info@sjrc.ca.gov.
Chief Executive Officer
Kari Kyler Daniska
San Joaquin River Conservancy