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Foundation, Education, Environment

The Commonwealth Club’s 2020 Distinguished Citizens Award (Video)

The Commonwealth Club’s 2020 Distinguished Citizens Award (Video)

Dr. Gloria Duffy of the Commonwealth Club interviews Lauren Dachs, Joya Banerjee, and Arron Jiron in this tribute to the Foundation, a recipient of the Club’s 2020 Distinguished Citizens Award.

Education, STEM

The Promise of Quality Science Education for All

The Promise of Quality Science Education for All

California leaders are working to bring the power of high-quality science instruction to every young person in the state. This focus is especially important as society seeks to eliminate systemic racism, a pandemic underscores the importance of scientific literacy, and distance learning becomes the norm in the new school year.

Water, Environment

Community Foundations are Working for Water Sustainability

Community Foundations are Working for Water Sustainability

Marselle Alexander-Ozinskas and Joya Banerjee co-author a blog post describing the Community Foundation Water Initiative.

Water, Environment, President's Updates

Water Solutions Network: A New Approach to Learning and Collaboration

Water Solutions Network: A New Approach to Learning and Collaboration

Foundation president Lauren B. Dachs writes about cross-sector collaboration of leaders focused on the future of water management in our state.

Water, Environment

Water Management: Working Across Boundaries

Water Management: Working Across Boundaries

The newly independent Water Foundation is positioned to help transform the ways water is used in the American West.

Water

Toward Water Sustainability: A Blueprint for Philanthropy

Toward Water Sustainability: A Blueprint for Philanthropy

New release from the Water Funder Initiative offers a roadmap for expanded collaborative action.

Foundation, President's Updates

President’s Update, Winter 2016

President’s Update, Winter 2016

Lauren B. Dachs writes about the Foundation and its work.

Character

Grantee Story: Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve (video)

Grantee Story: Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve (video)

The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve is an outdoor adventure base that offers numerous opportunities for youth to engage with the natural environment, while developing character and leadership.