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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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- Youth & Family Learning
- Adult Learning
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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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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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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Restoration Project
RESTORATION PROJECT

The Catalina Island Restoration Project, undertaken by the Catalina Island Conservancy, is a comprehensive initiative aimed at regenerating and safeguarding the natural ecosystem. The project seeks to protect the Island’s biodiversity, mitigate erosion, prevent wildfires, and create a sustainable, thriving environment for both wildlife and humans.
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Succulent Poaching a Problem

Dudleya virens ssp. insularis captivates conservation professionals and nature lovers with its appealing appearance and ecological significance. Unfortunately, that also makes it a target for illegal poaching.