The Feather River watershed, the largest in the Sierra Nevada, is an enormous forested landscape that provides water to 65% of California’s population. The beautiful, rich bottomlands known today as the headwater valleys include the Sierra Valley, Genesee Valley, Clover Valley, Indian Valley, Humbug Valley, Mountain Meadows, Last Chance Meadows, and others, with surrounding forests and mountains in the Plumas National Forest. Learn more
Heart K Ranch
An 884-acre working ranch with oak and riparian woodlands, old growth pine forests, and montane meadow habitats Learn more
Pearce Ranch
This working landscape in Indian Valley is the oldest family-owned cattle ranch in Plumas County. Learn more
The Sierra Valley rivals Lake Tahoe in size and beauty, but remains one of California’s best-kept secrets. The Valley’s wetlands, which form the headwaters of the Middle Fork Feather River, support the greatest diversity and concentration of waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, and other birds in the northern Sierra, and are a key stopover on the Pacific Flyway. Learn more
The Maddalena Property
A spectacular wetlands hosting various birds and waterfowl, with an expansive view of Sierra Valley. Learn more
NSP is working to conserve and restore natural corridors along and down from the northern Sierra Crest to maintain upstream water quality, improve forest health, increase carbon storage, enhance wildlife movement, provide a refuge for species as climate changes, and expand recreational enjoyment of this extraordinary landscape. Learn more
Sierra Buttes
A majestic monolith and the northernmost major granitic outcropping in the Sierra Nevada range Learn more
Royal Gorge
Home to Van Norden Meadow, the iconic Summit Lodge, and the largest cross-country ski area in North America Learn more
A region of snowy peaks, sub-alpine meadows, deep forests, and magnificent lakes, the Little Truckee River Watershed is a primary source of drinking water for residents of northern Nevada and one of the sole places on Earth that supports native populations of Lahontan cutthroat trout. Learn more
Independence Lake
A spectacular, unspoiled, and biologically diverse lake hosting the threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout. Learn more
Webber Lake
A beautiful natural lake in the Little Truckee River headwaters, surrounded by the scenic Lacey Meadows. Learn more
Perazzo Meadows
The Little Truckee River meanders through this meadow and wetland system supporting native fish, migrating deer, and rare species. Learn more
The Greater Truckee area is home to stunning valleys and subalpine lakes whose proximity to Truckee makes it a desirable place to live and visit. NSP is working with local residents, state and local agencies, and other stakeholders to protect, and expand public access to, the open spaces that define Truckee and Learn more
Donner Lake
The historic heart of the Truckee area, boasting a beautiful shoreline and commanding ridges. Learn more
Waddle Ranch
Important riparian and aquatic habitat, Martis Creek, and stands of Jeffrey pines inhabit this 1,481-acre property. Learn more
The Carson River headwaters and the Carson Valley basin represent top priorities for biodiversity conservation in the eastern Sierra Nevada and the Great Basin. The headwaters of the Carson River sustain numerous portfolio sites for rare species such as the Paiute cutthroat trout, an endemic trout even more rare than the Lahontan cutthroat trout. The Carson Valley contains some of the most important wet meadows and wetlands of the Great Basin and supports a rich assemblage of birds and rare wetland species. Learn more
Hope Valley
A beautiful alpine meadow and wildlife area in the Carson River headwaters. Learn more
River Fork Ranch
An 805-acre working ranch with important wetland meadow and riparian habitat in Carson Valley. Learn more