The UC Natural Reserve System will receive up to $10 million thanks to the passage of California Proposition 68, the Parks, Environment, and Water Bond, June 5. The proposition authorizes the state to issue $4 billion in general obligation bonds to fund state and local parks, natural resources protection, climate adaptation, water quality and supply, […]
Capital campaign
UC Natural Reserve System launches fundraising campaign
The University of California Natural Reserve System is launching a fundraising campaign to raise $50 million to continue to protect its natural lands and serve future generations of students and scientists. The 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign will enable the NRS to become financially sustainable, support diversity programs, and supply the infrastructure to support world-class research […]
La Kretz Research Center at Sedgwick Reserve
A major gift from US Santa Barbara alumna Linda Duttenhaver and her father, Morton La Kretz, will further research and teaching at UCSB’s Sedgwick Reserve By Shelly Leachman, UC Santa Barbara Public Affairs Devotion to environmental causes runs deep in the La Kretz family; so does a passion for philanthropy. Put them together and it’s […]