We’re Hiring: Land Advocacy Director
Save Mount Diablo 201 N. Civic Drive, Suite 190, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Job Description: Land Advocacy Director Summary Founded in 1971, Save Mount Diablo (SMD), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit…
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Save Mount Diablo Secures Extra Protections for Curry Canyon Ranch While Generating Resources to Further Its Diablo Range Work
MOUNT DIABLO, CA—To secure extra protections for Curry Canyon Ranch, including advancing the eventual conveyance of some of its lands to Mount Diablo State Park, and generate resources to further…
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Vote YES on Contra Costa County Measure A!
This June Election, Vote to Renew Our County Urban Limit Line! A Yes on A vote to renew our Urban Limit Line Protects our beautiful open space Defends our homes…
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Mangini Preserve: Connecting People to Nature in a Multitude of Ways
Land Conservation Is an Act of Love “Love forms the foundation of good and lasting stewardship.” —Ted Clement, Save Mount Diablo Executive Director When Ted Clement speaks about our mission,…
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Bringing Students Outside at Mangini Preserve, Marsh Creek 7, and Magee Preserve
Stewardship Update Written by Haley Sutton, Land Stewardship Associate and Kendra Smith, Education & Outreach Coordinator Magee Trails with The Athenian School On March 19, nine students from The Athenian…
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Volunteer of the Month | Anya Starovoytov
Meet Anya How long have you lived in the Bay Area? I’ve been here for 17 years! I’m originally from Kyiv, Ukraine and spent half of my childhood there with…
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Save Mount Diablo Uncovers Major Flaws in Ridiculous Del Puerto Reservoir Environmental Review
The Del Puerto Water District entirely ignored threats to wildlife and Del Puerto Creek that would be caused by their proposed project. Over the holidays, the Del Puerto Water District…
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Planting Native Pollinator Plants and Preparing for Kestrel Nesting Season as We Head into Spring
Stewardship Update Written by Haley Sutton, Land Stewardship Associate and Kendra Smith, Education & Outreach Coordinator California Conservation Corps The California Conservation Corps (CCC) completed their second eight-day spike to…
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California Conservation Corps Comes to the Rescue
Corps members donate more than 1,000 hours to restore Knobcone Point Teamwork is everything. For many years, Save Mount Diablo has been working with California State Parks, the East Bay…
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Volunteer of the Month | Eugene Black
Meet Eugene In early 2026, Eugene installed a gate at the pollinator gardens at Mangini Ranch Educational Preserve for his Eagle Scout project. Below he reflects on his project. Please…
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