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
Take the State Parks Forward Survey Today
As part of the Newsom administration’s Outdoors For All Initiative, State Parks has begun the process of acquiring and planning three new parks, spanning approximately 330 miles from one end of the Central Valley to the other.
The new parks provide critical access to nature, high-quality recreation and new ways to experience on California history. All parks are publicly held and can be acquired at little to no cost to the state.
We want to hear from you! Follow this link to read about the three new parks and share your vision via the survey and/or by attending a public workshop.
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.
Outdoors For All
We invite you to explore California’s outdoors and support an Outdoors for All.
California is known around the world for its iconic and beautiful outdoor spaces. Yet for too many Californians, these places, recreational activities, and their benefits remain out of reach. The State of California believes in the right of all Californians to have access to recreational opportunities, and to enjoy and protect the cultural, historic, and natural resources found across the Golden State. Championed by Governor Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California created the Outdoors for All initiative to expand access to the outdoors.
If you’d like to stay connected and hear more about our work, success stories, and ways to get involved, sign up for The Trailblazer, the new Outdoors for All Newsletter.
Chief Executive Officer
Kari Kyler Daniska
San Joaquin River Conservancy