November Monthly Program

The Importance of Sierra Meadows for Birds, Other Wildlife, and People

Ryan Burnett with Blue Point Conservation

Wet meadows cover less than 2% of the vast Sierra Nevada, but they are ecosystem workhorses that punch far above their weight. These emerald jewels can support an incredible diversity of birds and other wildlife, including a number of threatened and endangered species. These meadows also play important roles in the function of watersheds; storing, purifying, and cooling water. They can store a tremendous amount of carbon helping mitigate the climate crisis. They are also culturally significant places for many indigenous communities.

Unfortunately, most wet meadows are in a degraded state, reducing their ability to provide these services. Ryan Burnett with Blue Point Conservation will discuss the importance of Sierra Meadows and how, through a large partnership he leads, we are working to restore their vitality.

Also available on Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/6155249106.