Conservation
Conservation

We preserve and restore the environment on Catalina, promoting and modeling ecologically sustainable communities to create a healthier future for this Island and our Earth.
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Education
Education

The Conservancy provides formal, classroom lessons and non-formal outdoor experiences designed to deliver nature-based engagement and experiential learning.
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- K-12 Programming
- Public Programming
Recreation
Recreation

As the oldest and largest private land trust in the state of California, the Catalina Island Conservancy opens its wildlands for the public to enjoy in many ways.
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Operation Protect
OPERATION PROTECT CATALINA ISLAND

Operation Protect Catalina Island is a 30-year commitment to making the Island safer and more resilient by reducing wildfire risk, safeguarding freshwater and restoring native plants. Through this long-term effort, the Conservancy will help protect the people, livelihoods and wildlife that depend on one of the most unique places on Earth.
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Resources
Resources

Learn more about obtaining required permits, browse through various trail and island maps, and read through our helpful policies and information.
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Get Involved
Get Involved

Support a worthy organization dedicated to restoring and protecting Catalina Island’s wildlands – help save animal species on the verge of extinction and maintain unique habitats for all to enjoy.
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About
About

Founded in 1972 as a nonprofit organization, the Catalina Island Conservancy is one of the oldest private land trusts in Southern California.
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News & Stories

Indigenous Leaders Support Catalina Deer Removal to Protect Sacred Practices

Island Restoration

Avalon 3-Year-Old Selects Name of Conservancy’s Fox Ambassador

Education

New Features at the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden

Education

Kids’ Nature Lab Introduces Children to Catalina’s Wild Side

Education

Conservancy Times – Winter 2025

Conservancy Times, Publications

Tracking California’S 30×30 Strategy with Meghan Hertel – Page 5

Restoring the Land: A Key to Wildfire Resilience – Page 11

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Working to Advance Scientific Research

October 3, 2024

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Conservancy Times – Spring/Summer 2024

Conservancy Times, Publications

Building Island Resilience – Page 5

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Conservancy Modifies Mule Deer Removal Plan

May 29, 2024

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Conservancy Announces Hunting Season

Recreation, News

Deer hunting season to begin in July.

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Conservancy Releases Statement on Bison

January 13, 2024

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Conservancy Times- Fall 2023

Conservancy Times, Publications

Exploring Our Island Home – Page 11

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Conservancy Times – Spring 2023

Conservancy Times, Publications

Rare Plant Restoration- Focusing on Island Recovery. Page 3.

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