Charlton “Chuck” Bonham will join TNC as our next California Executive Director in January.
Chuck has extensive experience in conservation leadership, most recently as the longest-serving Director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. More: nature.ly/4ptwfau
The Nature Conservancy has a vision for a climate-resilient California, and we have a plan to start making it a reality. #2Futures1Choice
- TNC celebrates the passage of AB 900—a major step for CA’s conserved lands. This bill strengthens stewardship under 30x30. Thank you to Asm. Diane Papan for authoring, Gov. @GavinNewsom for signing, & the @CALandTrusts for co-sponsoring.#AB900 #30x30CA
- Join us this Thursday for “Food for Thought: Nourishing Nature, Culture & Community,” a lively conversation on Indigenous food sovereignty and the inseparable connection between food and nature 🥘🍃 🗓️ September 25 ⏰ 1–5 pm 📍Sacramento, CA ➡️ Register through the QR code
- Today CA Legislature passed AB 1207 & SB 840—extending CA’s landmark climate programs, investing in nature-based solutions, & building wildfire resilience. #CALeg Thank you to the leadership of @CAGovernor, @CASpeakerRivas, @ilike_mike, @ASM_Irwin, @MoniqueLimonCA. 📷Ian Shive
- Earlier this week, @RepDavidValadao introduced the National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025, aimed at reducing wildfire risk through increased use of prescribed burns during cooler, wetter months.

