Protecting the Feather River Watershed
About Us
Conserving a healthy watershed—now and for future generations
The Feather River Land Trust conserves ecologically and culturally important lands and waters in the Feather River Watershed. With grassroots relationships and strategic partnerships, we’re working to safeguard the Sierra Nevada’s largest source of water and ensure that biodiverse ecosystems remain intact and healthy for our shared future.
effective
100,000+ acres conserved to date
ambitious
Current Goal: 120,000+ acres to be conserved
community-based
Over 1,100 members strong
Our Mission
We conserve the lands and waters of the Feather River region and steward their ecological, cultural, and educational values for current and future generations. We accomplish our mission in three primary ways.
Conserve
Conserving publicly important lands and waters
Care For
Maintaining, restoring and enhancing land health and historic and cultural resources
Connect
Nurturing and restoring people’s relationship to land through nature-based education, recreation, and stewardship activities
Our Values
Conserving & Caring for Land Forever
Future generations
We believe in future generations and their right to experience and benefit from the magnificent lands and waters of the Feather River region.
Water for all
We believe in conserving the headwater lands of the Feather River for wildlife and people, both residents and 27 million people downstream.
Locally-driven
We believe in locally-based conservation and stewardship of land. We work with local communities to identify and protect the lands they love; we respect the wishes of the communities we serve.
Connecting People to Land
Love of place
We believe not only in conserving and restoring land, but also in conserving and restoring people’s relationship to land.
Good for people & land
We believe relationship to land can nurture people and the land alike—enhancing community health, building a land stewardship ethic, and ensuring the long-term success of conservation.
Rural livelihoods
We believe that working forests, farms, and ranches—and the people who steward them—play an important role in conserving biodiversity and climate resilient landscapes.
Community & Inclusion
Equity
We believe our work is only sustainable if it touches and benefits our whole community.
Building our Community
We believe together we can shape the future of the Feather River region. We build our community by collaborating with partners, paying property taxes, and doing business locally.
Cooperation
We operate in a cooperative, non-litigious, apolitical manner.
Our People
Our love for the Feather River Country—and being outside—drives our team of experienced professionals to conserve and care for this beautiful place and its ecological and cultural riches.
Photo by Vanessa Vasquez
Photo by FRLT Staff
Our Partnerships and Community
From local communities to nonprofits and government agencies, strategic partnerships help us accomplish more. Together, we’re conserving more land and making a lasting impact for future generations.
Our Story
Rooted in the Feather River Country
We were founded in 2000 by a visionary group of local volunteers. Now a nationally accredited land trust 1,100 members strong, we are protecting the Feather River region’s most important lands and waters.
Photo courtesy of Paul Hardy
For conservation to be successful it has to be part of the fiber of the community. FRLT's strength is that they live and breathe this idea.
—Dawit Zeleke, former Associate Director, The Nature Conservancy
It is exciting to see the evolution of FRLT, from a visionary band of volunteers and staff into a disciplined conservation team with the skills and knowledge needed to implement high impact projects throughout the Feather River Watershed.
—Lucy Blake, President, Northern Sierra Partnership
Our Impact
December 21 | Solstice Yoga Workshop
Celebrate the return of light with Clare Churchill of Clarity Yoga!
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.
2023 Conservation Successes
Take a look back at 2023 with us and celebrate all you helped make possible this year in the Feather River Watershed.
Protecting PG&E Headwater Lands
We worked with PG&E and Maidu Summit Consortium to protect 43,000+ acres of important Maidu homelands, headwaters, and habitats for public benefit.
Lake Almanor Conservation Story
Lake Almanor is one of northern California’s most beloved gems. The PG&E owned reservoir and its diverse wildlife habitats are now protected forever with a conservation easement.
FRLT Preserve Coloring Pages
Our gift to you - coloring pages of all five of our preserves, illustrated by an FRLT staff member.
Puma Robles Ranch Conservation Story
The 5,530-acre Puma Robles Ranch in Long Valley supports exceptional biodiversity. Its habitats support over 500 plant species and a tremendous a diversity of birds and wildlife.
Straw Bale Insulation at the Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center
Straw bale insulation has been installed at the new Nature Center, thanks to many volunteers and staff!
Protect what you love
Join us in conserving critical headwaters and habitats for wildlife, plants, and people
You Can Count On Us
As a nationally accredited land trust, we are built to last. We leverage your donation 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.
