The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (The Conservancy) was founded in 1990 on two basic principles: that open lands are necessary for quality of life and that we must care for the land today so future generation may enjoy its physical and spiritual benefits tomorrow.

Its mission is to preserve the beauty, character and diversity of the Sacramento Valley landscape by working with citizens, property owners, developers, public agencies and other nonprofit organizations. The group is work with willing sellers to create dedicated open space from the acceptance of gifts, private purchase, the facilitation of public acquisition, conservation easements and by cooperative efforts.