Celebrating 35 Years of Restoration, Conservation, and Inspiration

This year marks a significant milestone—the 35th anniversary of the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation! As we reflect on how far we’ve come, we know none of this is possible without YOU. As we look forward, we recognize the critical challenges that lie ahead, and hope we can count on your continued support! A Legacy of Impact In 1989, a passionate group of community members came together to protect the Laguna de Santa Rosa, which had lost over 92% of its historic riparian habitat, with water quality reaching critically poor levels. Today, thanks to your unwavering support: Habitat Restoration: We’ve collaborated with public and private partners and initiated numerous projects aimed at storing more carbon and improving water quality, habitat, and flood control. Community Education: With an established home base at the Laguna Environmental Center, we’ve served our community through workshops and talks, and engaged thousands of students, fostering environmental stewardship and awareness, and inspiring generations of Laguna stewards. International Recognition: In 2011, the Laguna was designated a Wetland of International Importance, a testament to its unique ecosystem, rich biological diversity, and significance as a community asset. Expanded Outreach: We’ve grown to 17 dedicated staff and many more volunteers, allowing us to reach and serve more of our community and foster deeper connections with nature. The Urgency of Now While we celebrate our success, urgent needs remain: Ecosystem Fragility: Many habitats are still at risk and require ongoing restoration and stewardship efforts to improve and maintain their health. Funding Challenges: As we launch new projects, our funding must keep pace with the growing demands on our resources and core operations that further our mission. Empowering Future Generations: With an expanding population and increasing climate impacts, we must continue to expand our educational initiatives to engage more youth and cultivate the next generation of environmental leaders. Expanded Outreach: We’ve grown to 17 dedicated staff and many more volunteers, allowing us to reach and serve more of our community and foster deeper connections with nature. Join Us In Making A Difference! Your financial contributions are critical to ensuring that our work continues. Please consider making a gift to the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation today. Your unrestricted gift will provide us with the flexibility to invest in critical areas where the need is greatest, maximizing the impact of our programs and ensuring organizational health. Your donation will also be leveraged many times over with our diversified portfolio of funding sources to support essential large-scale restoration and conservation science projects throughout the Laguna, expand our community education programs for all ages, invite more voices and perspectives from traditionally marginalized communities into our work, and foster connections with the natural world throughout our 254-square mile watershed. Your support will also enable us to develop and implement new approaches to protect our precious ecosystems that benefit both wildlife and our community. Thank you for being an essential partner on our journey. Together, we can nurture a vibrant and thriving Laguna de Santa Rosa for generations to come. With deep gratitude, Anne Morkill Executive Director