The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is proud to announce the launch of its Vernal Pool Stewardship Program, a community-driven effort to protect some of the region’s most rare and ecologically important landscapes through hands-on stewardship, education and volunteer engagement. Sacramento Valley Conservancy is entrusted with the protection and stewardship of more than 8,000 acres of vernal pool preserves in Sacramento County, including 3,300 acres of rare vernal pool wetlands in Rancho Cordova and the surrounding area. These seasonal wetlands support unique plants and wildlife found nowhere else, and play a critical role in water quality, flood management and regional biodiversity.