New Hogan Lake Acquisition (SNC1806-LC)

The Sierra Nevada Conservancy is preparing to award a grant to the 40 Acre Conservation League for the acquisition of a 102-acre parcel of unused agricultural land adjacent to New Hogan Lake in Calaveras County. This fee title acquisition aims to support biodiversity enhancement, preservation of working lands, and increased public access to nature for underserved communities. While the land purchase is the immediate focus, the grant does not approve any specific future management activities; instead, it provides the foundation for the 40 Acre Conservation League to develop potential strategies for ecological restoration, including oak woodland and riparian habitat recovery, regenerative agricultural practices, and the creation of low-impact recreational infrastructure such as trails and modest overnight accommodations. Any proposed management or development beyond the acquisition will require full environmental compliance, permitting, and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The project is formally identified as SNC1806-LC and was posted as a forecast on June 8, 2026, with no solicitation number or set-aside classification specified. Primary contact for the grant is Andy Fristensky, Field Operations & Grants Division Chief at the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, while Jade Stevens, Board President of the 40 Acre Conservation League, serves as the grant recipient's point of contact. The land will remain under the control of the 40 Acre Conservation League following acquisition, but no management plan, funding, or use has been finalized or approved at this time. All future actions on the site will depend on subsequent approvals, community engagement, and regulatory processes.