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Sheep Introduced at BKS Preserve to Assist in Weed Management |
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Sunday, 17 November 2002 |
 The Conservancy's first restoration and enhancement project has been challenged by a proliferation of exotic weeds. Working with consultants and specialists, Conservancy staff has attempted to control the weeds so that the many native species of grasses, shrubs and trees will be able to effectively compete. One of the last remaining non-chemical control tools available to the Conservancy is sheep, which have recently been introduced to the site. |
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Downloadable Swainson's Hawk Video Available |
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Monday, 11 November 2002 |
 A new video showing a locally-produced clip of the Swainson’s hawk is now available for viewing and downloading on the Conservancy’s web site. The brief video shows various aspects of the life of the Swainson’s hawk. This includes footage of a nest, of chicks, and a Swainson’s hawk in flight. Close ups of the hawk’s head and wings will help viewers identify the hawk.
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Conservancy Adds New Preserves |
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Monday, 11 November 2002 |
 The Conservancy added to its inventory of mitigation land by recently acquiring its 14th and 15th preserves. Known as the Alleghany 50 and Cummings preserves, the additional 117 acres brings to 258.2308 the total number of acres acquired near Fisherman's Lake in the southern portion of the Natomas Basin.
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New Satellite Photo of Natomas Basin |
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Monday, 11 November 2002 |
 The Conservancy secured a satellite photo of the Natomas Basin in order to track the progress of its restoration and enhancement construction activities. The image was captured on September 1, 2002 and clearly shows the Conservancy's first completed restoration and enhancement construction project on the Betts-Kismat-Silva preserve.
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The Conservancy’s First Restoration and Enhancement Project Completed |
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Wednesday, 09 October 2002 |
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Conservancy “Big Hat” Award |
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Wednesday, 18 September 2002 |
 Alleghany Property Inc.’s David Bugatto was awarded the Conservancy’s “Big Hat” award at a recent Conservancy Board of Directors meeting. The award is given to those who perform extraordinary service on behalf of the Conservancy. (Photo at right: Alleghany Property Inc.'s Dave Bugatto accepting the Conservancy's "Big Hat" Award from Conservancy President Anne Rudin.) |
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Conservancy and Sutter County Ink Agreement |
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Monday, 09 September 2002 |
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Conservancy Opens Application Period for Administration Post |
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Monday, 12 August 2002 |
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The Conservancy plans to employ an Administration Manager. Additional information about this post is available by clicking on Read more... |
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2002 Restoration & Enhancement Construction Ahead of Schedule |
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Monday, 15 July 2002 |
 The Conservancy's 2002 Restoration and Enhancement construction projects are progressing well ahead of schedule. It is certain all three will be operational by year's end.
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Conservancy Acquires Its Largest Preserve |
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Monday, 15 July 2002 |
The Natomas Basin Conservancy announced today it acquired the largest piece of mitigation land since its inception. The Conservancy acquired the portion of the Sills Ranch that lies in Sacramento County. The site totals approximately 575 acres in one contiguous parcel and lies adjacent to U.S. Highway 99 just south of the Sacramento and Sutter county lines.
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