The Only Organization Working Exclusively to Conserve and Restore

California's Native Grasslands

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Welcome to the California Native Grasslands Association

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Better Grasslands Through Knowledge: A CNGA Science-Based Symposium 

Thursday and Friday, February 6 & 7, 2025

Hopland Research and Extension Center

This two-day event will bring together researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts to explore the latest science and strategies for restoring and conserving California’s native grasslands. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and contribute to the future of our grasslands!

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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 ecosystems. Learn 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: 


Muhlenbergia rigens Members

Delta Bluegrass Company  |  Hedgerow Farms, Inc.

S & S Seeds  |  The Summer Dry Project

Stipa pulchra Members

Habitat Restoration Sciences Inc.|  Pacific Coast Seed  |  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  |  Sol Ecology, Inc.  |  Solano Resource Conservation District  |  Sonoma County Ag + Open Space District  |  The Wildling Design Studio  |  WRA, Inc.

See our Associate Members Here


CNGA  Supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

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California Native Grasslands Association  is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization.        © All rights reserved                   

This organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.

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