The Natomas Basin Conservancy

The Natomas Basin Conservancy The Conservancy acquires and manages land for the purpose of meeting the objectives of the Natomas Basin Habitat Conservation Plan.

The Natomas Basin Conservancy promotes biological conservation along with economic development and the continuation of agriculture in the Natomas Basin. The Habitat Conservation Plan establishes a multi-species conservation program to mitigate the expected loss of habitat values and take of protected species that would result from urban development, operation irrigation and drainage systems, and r

ice farming. The goal of the Habitat Conservation Plan is to preserve, restore, and enhance habitat values in the Natomas Basin while allowing urban development to proceed according to local land use plans.

“Excuse me? Do you have the time? My sundial shadow is a bit off.”[Image description: A Giant garter snake looks at the ...
05/28/2026

“Excuse me? Do you have the time? My sundial shadow is a bit off.”

[Image description: A Giant garter snake looks at the camera as the sun casts a shadow on its body.]


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When you draw the shortest straw and get stuck with the worst shift yet again![Image description: A Great egret sits on ...
05/21/2026

When you draw the shortest straw and get stuck with the worst shift yet again!

[Image description: A Great egret sits on a branch surrounded by smaller bare branches and appears unamused while staring in the distance.]


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Sunflowers know how to find the light, wherever they grow. [Image description: A close-up bright yellow sunflower blooms...
05/20/2026

Sunflowers know how to find the light, wherever they grow.
[Image description: A close-up bright yellow sunflower blooms with green foliage in the background.]

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“I’ve made it! I’m on top of the world!”[Image description: View looking up at a dragonfly perched atop a tall plant wit...
05/19/2026

“I’ve made it! I’m on top of the world!”

[Image description: View looking up at a dragonfly perched atop a tall plant with blue sky in the background.]


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“Finally out the door for the morning commute!”[Image description: A White-faced ibis in mid-flight with outstretched wi...
05/14/2026

“Finally out the door for the morning commute!”

[Image description: A White-faced ibis in mid-flight with outstretched wings looking focused.]


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Where Common Yarrow meets California Poppy, wildflowers doing what they do best.[Image description: Clusters of small wh...
05/13/2026

Where Common Yarrow meets California Poppy, wildflowers doing what they do best.
[Image description: Clusters of small white Common Yarrow flowers bloom beside a large, bright orange California Poppy.]

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Late spring blooms with such brilliant colors everywhere, like the purple hues on this Lupine plant.[Image description: ...
05/12/2026

Late spring blooms with such brilliant colors everywhere, like the purple hues on this Lupine plant.

[Image description: Close-up of a Lupine plant with sunlight shining on its purple and white leaves.]


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When you’ve been rehearsing for weeks and then suddenly get stage fright at the audition.[Image description: A Burrowing...
05/07/2026

When you’ve been rehearsing for weeks and then suddenly get stage fright at the audition.

[Image description: A Burrowing owl stands on the edge of a dirt embankment appearing stunned.]

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Like little bowls of gold, these California poppies are rich in vibrant yellowy-orange hues.[Image description: Close-up...
05/05/2026

Like little bowls of gold, these California poppies are rich in vibrant yellowy-orange hues.

[Image description: Close-up of California poppy plants against a blue sky in the background.]


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