Environment · August 28, 2026

State announces grants for desert protection and restoration

The $44 million package also supports tribal stewardship and salmon recovery.

Illustrative photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0; illustrative photo

The state’s announcement describes conservation projects across California, including desert protection. It is part of an effort to conserve lands and coastal waters while supporting ecological restoration.

What it means locally

Individual grants have different sites and schedules. The official announcement identifies the awards and their intended work.

Original source and further details: Governor of California →