Species Conservation
Established in 2007, Mariner conservation bank is 160-acres of rolling grasslands west of Lincoln, in Placer County, CA. The site supports some of the highest quality vernal pool and Swainson’s Hawk habitat in the County. This includes a diverse assortment of vernal pool plant species and the first known occurrence of Conservancy fairy shrimp in the county. Finding this federally-endangered species, in Placer County has redefined the understanding of the species’ range. Historically, the property has been used for grazing without modifications to its topography, and therefore has retained its naturally contoured complex of vernal pools and grasslands.
