If you've never heard of the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, you should. This state agency has funded many of the programs to improve the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the Sierra-Cascade region. Heather Bernikoff is a Groveland native and SNC Board Member. She and Ryan discuss their keystone initiative, the Sierra Nevada Watershed Improvement Program (WIP), a large-scale, holistic effort to restore resilience to the forested landscapes and communities. Bernikoff shares her background and the values she's brought to her new role.
- Length: 00:27:23
- Producer: Jerry Day
- Series: Conversation