Two TCCRG members were among those who traveled to Lake Tahoe to attend the 16^th Annual Sierra Nevada Alliance conference, held on October 16-18, 2009.  The conference attracted people from all walks of life – volunteers, ranchers, donors, authors, scientists, educators, politicians, administrators, artists, and farmers – and from up and down California, who gathered to share information, strategies, expertise, and connections in support of a strong and healthy future for California’s communities and environment. 

Keynote speakers included Anthony Brunello, Deputy Secretary for Climate Change and Energy of the  California Natural Resources Agency, and Larry Schweiger, President of the National Wildlife Foundation.  Both speakers addressed the huge challenge of climate change and called us all to action.  In addition to the keynote speeches, workshops at the conference covered a tremendous variety of timely topics, from water conservation to renewable energy to climate science to wildlife corridors. 

TCCRG’s two representatives couldn’t even begin to get to all of them, but we picked up useful information and helpful contacts and were especially inspired by the stories and accomplishments of those receiving SNA’s annual service and achievement awards.  And, we are strengthened by the knowledge of so many strong hands and minds at work in service to the people of California.