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| Countries: | United States of America |
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| Basins: | North Pacific (446) (San Joaquin & Sacramento) |
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Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6) |
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Nature-Based Solutions |
| Progress to Date: | Total emission reductions: 600,000t CO2 p.a. Increased stakeholders engaged |
| Services Needed: | Stakeholder engagement & facilitation |
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Government NGO / Civil Society |
| Language: | English |
| Start & End Dates: | Aug. 01, 2009 » Ongoing |
| Project Website: | www.nationalforests.org/who-we-are/regional-offices/californ... |
| Contextual Condition(s): | PHYSICAL: Water scarcity or drought, PHYSICAL: Ecosystem vulnerability or degradation, PHYSICAL: Disaster preparation and resilience |
| Additional Benefits: | Basin stakeholder mapping, Raised awareness of challenges among water users, Raised awareness of challenges among local authorities |
| Beneficiaries: | Ecosystems, Water utilities, Environmental users (e.g., fishers, recreational users), Local communities / domestic users |
| Planning & Implementation Time: | More than 3 years |
| Primary Funding Source: | public |
| Project Source: | User |
| Profile Completion: | 85% |
With 20 percent of California designated as National Forests, the state features a diverse range of forests but also faces numerous challenges.
Treasured Landscapes
In the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe, we are working closely with Forest Service and local partners to ensure the health of the Truckee, American, and Yuba River watersheds for generations to come.
| Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: | PHYSICAL: Water scarcity or drought, PHYSICAL: Ecosystem vulnerability or degradation, PHYSICAL: Disaster preparation and resilience |
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| Project Benefits: | Basin stakeholder mapping, Raised awareness of challenges among water users, Raised awareness of challenges among local authorities |
| Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: | Ecosystems, Water utilities, Environmental users (e.g., fishers, recreational users), Local communities / domestic users |
| Months & Implementing: | More than 3 years |
| Primary Funding Source: | Public funding |
National Forest Foundation (Organization)
Who We Are? The National Forest Foundation is the leading organization inspiring personal and meaningful connections to our National Forests, the centerpiece of America’s public lands. Working on behalf of the American public, the NFF leads forest conservation efforts and … Learn More
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