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California's Native Grasslands

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Welcome to the California Native Grasslands Association

CNGA's Spring Fundraising Starts Today! April 17 - midnight on May 1, Big Day of Giving 

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California’s native grasslands are among the most endangered ecosystems in the world, yet they play a vital role in supporting biodiversity, combating climate change, and sustaining our natural heritage. At the California Native Grasslands Association, we work to protect and restore these landscapes through education, advocacy, and science-based initiatives.

Your support helps ensure a future where native grasslands thrive—not just as relics of the past, but as vibrant ecosystems for tomorrow. Together, we can inspire the next generation, empower communities, and create lasting solutions for grassland conservation.

Please consider making a donation and be part of a legacy that protects grasslands for tomorrow.

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Our mission is to promote, preserve, and restore the diversity of California's native grasses and grassland ecosystems through education, advocacy, research, and stewardship. We work towards increasing public understanding and appreciation of the value of native grassland ecosystemsLearn more...

Healthy, functioning grasslands are essential for human well-being, providing benefits that extend to local, regional, and global communities.

Conserving California’s Native Grasslands: A Critical Mission

California’s native grasslands are among the most altered ecosystems in the state, with over 99% lost to agriculture, invasive species, development, and other human activities. Despite this, these remaining grasslands are vital habitats, supporting more than 40% of California's native plant species and providing critical resources for birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, and pollinators. Currently, 73 grassland-associated species are listed under state and federal Endangered Species Acts, including 14 vertebrates, 59 plants, and 6 butterfly species. Many other species, particularly native pollinators, are also in steep decline, often without formal protection.

At CNGA, we focus on conserving serving and restoring these fragile ecosystems. Through education, research, and advocacy, we aim to support the health of California’s grasslands and the diverse species that depend on them, ensuring their survival for future generations.


California grasslands are among the most important yet most endangered ecosystems in the United States.
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Birds and insects that rely on grasslands are among the fastest declining species in North America.
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Join us in protecting California's valuable grassland habitat.

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Thank You to Our Corporate Members: 



Danthonia californica Members

Native Seed Group: Hedgerow Farms, Inc. Pacific Coast Seed, S & S Seeds

Muhlenbergia rigens Members

Delta Bluegrass Company    |    The Summer Dry Project

Stipa pulchra Members

Habitat Restoration Sciences Inc.    |    Westervelt Ecological Services

Poa secunda Members

East Bay Regional Park District  |  Ecological Concerns Inc.  |  Friends of Edgewood Natural Preserve  |  Grassroots Erosion Control  |  Great Valley Seed Company  |  Heritage Growers  |  Joni L. Janecki & Associates, Inc.  |  Pacific Restoration Group, Inc.  |  Precision Seeding  |  Solano Resource Conservation District  |  Sonoma County Ag + Open Space District  |  The Wildling Design Studio  |  WRA, Inc.


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