This newsletter includes a farewell to Jim Elias as Executive Director, a welcome to Helen Pataki as our new Executive Director, a feature on repair work at Cooks Beach, an article on the collaborative clean-up of a local illegal dumping site, and a write-up on the completion of the grant term for our Mill Bend Preserve Wildfire Management Program. Read more in the June 2026 newsletter.

This newsletter features a recap of the whale talk with Scott and Tree Mercer, progress at China Gulch, an article on climate change and resiliency at Cooks Beach, a welcome for two new restoration technicians to the team, and upcoming May events. Read more in the April 2026 newsletter.

This newsletter features articles on a partnership with Caltrans on the culvert replacement project, coho salmon spotting in the Gualala River, a bird walk on February 23, welcoming Susan Winston to the board of directors, and the search for a new executive director. Read more in the February 2026 newsletter.

This newsletter features articles on the Restoring the River community event, the Gualala River photo contest winners, habitat restoration in China Gulch, work completed by RCLC's restoration technicians this year, updates to the board of directors, and an upcoming wreath and winter craft event on December 6. Read more in the November 2025 newsletter.

This newsletter features articles on salmonids, conditions in the Gualala River estuary, the Restoring the River community event at the Gualala Arts Center, the Gualala River photo contest, additional opportunities to explore the river, and a request for feedback on our volunteer program. Read more in the September 2025 newsletter.

This newsletter features articles on the Kids in Kayaks program, upcoming restoration work in the Gualala River estuary, an interview with a volunteer, a capeweed removal project on the Gualala Bluff Trail, and welcoming new staff to RCLC. Read more in the June 2025 newsletter.

This newsletter features articles on the Pacific Wren, collecting seed at Mill Bend Preserve, an interview with a volunteer, an upcoming event at Hearn Gulch, and a dispatch from the California Land & Water Conservation Conference. Read more in the April 2025 newsletter.

This newsletter features articles on RCLC's future conservation ambitions, welcoming new staff, coastal prairie restoration, a look back at Cooks Beach history during Prohibition, and a feature of the River Rail Trail. Read more in the February 2025 newsletter.

Time and time again, our community has demonstrated a commitment to preserving, restoring, and sharing this remarkable stretch of coast. Read more to find out how you can support RCLC's vision for the future.

This newsletter features an article on eradicating a new invasive plant on the Mendocino Coast, bear research at Mill Bend Preserve, a wreath making event, and the launch of the end of year fundraising campaign. Read more in our December 2024 newsletter.