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Water, Environment

Grantee Story: The Center for Watershed Sciences at UC Davis (video)

Grantee Story: The Center for Watershed Sciences at UC Davis (video)

The Center for Watershed Sciences enhances our understanding of the state’s water systems, informing their management.

Education, STEM

Preparing Teachers to Make Lasting Impact

Preparing Teachers to Make Lasting Impact

Evidence-based initiatives are helping to ensure that teachers have the skills and knowledge they need to deliver relevant, meaningful educations to today’s students.

Foundation

The Foundation's Vision (video)

The Foundation’s Vision (video)

Stephen D. Bechtel, Jr., Board Chair, and Lauren B. Dachs, President, share the Foundation’s vision to build a productive, vibrant, and sustainable California.

Education, STEM

Grantee Story: Education Outside (video)

Grantee Story: Education Outside (video)

Education Outside’s innovative programming provides opportunities for students to interact with nature, bringing learning to life in outdoor classrooms.

Land

Conserving California's Parks

Conserving California’s Parks

California’s 280 state parks provide irreplaceable environmental, economic, and social benefits. Protecting these benefits over the long term is vital.