The Natomas Basin Conservancy

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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.

08/27/2026

“Oh, what’s going on? Something’s happening at the neighbor's?”

[Image description: Three Tricolored blackbirds stand on a boulder with their attention drawn to something in the distance.]

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08/25/2026

“Wing range of motion is everything when it comes to peak flying performance!”

[Image description: Close-up profile of a Double-crested cormorant in flight with its wings stretched upwards.]

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08/20/2026

Green vegetation frames this late-summer scenic view of a marsh at the preserve.

[Image description: View of still marsh water on a sunny day framed by long green vegetation along the banks.]

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08/18/2026

Catching some late summer rays and locking in to relaxation mode.

[Image description: A House finch appears to perch contentedly on a section of barbed wire fencing while facing the sunlight.]

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08/13/2026

“I can’t wait for Halloween season! Gotta practice my 'Thriller' moves.”

[Image description: A Praying mantis suspends almost upside-down from a plant while its forelegs are posed like claws in front of its head.]

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08/11/2026

“Remember, for this maneuver, it’s important to keep your feet together!”

[Image description: An American avocet flies with wings outstretched and its legs and feet close together.]

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08/06/2026

Salt heliotrope on the preserve showcase clusters of brilliant white flowers and purple eyes in the center.

[Image description: Two stalks of Salt heliotrope grow from its green stems and shine brightly in sunlight.]

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08/04/2026

“Can’t talk, I’m running a few feathers late this morning!”

[Image description: Close-up of a Swainson’s hawk appearing focused with wings stretched out and up in mid-flight.]

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07/30/2026

“I left my glasses at home. Who is that?”

[Image description: A Horned lark stands atop a clump of dirt and appears to stare with intent at the camera.]

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07/28/2026

“Why must the beginning part of the week feel like an uphill battle?”

[Image description: A California king snake slithers out of water and up a muddy embankment.]

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Address

2150 River Plaza Drive
Sacramento, CA
95833

Telephone

+19166493331

Website

http://www.natomasbasin.org/contact-us/

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