San Mateo Resource Conservation District

People who live, work, or play in coastal San Mateo County know this is a special place. We are inspired by the abundance and beauty of its natural and working lands, from the tops of redwood-forested mountains to the majestic coastline and beaches of the Pacific Ocean. We depend on its healthy soils, clean air, water resources, and ecosystems to sustain our health, economy, and way of life. How we steward these resources directly affects biodiversity, public safety, equity and justice, diverse industries, and our personal fulfillment.

The San Mateo Resource Conservation District has served as a local hub for conservation since 1939.  We connect people with the technical, financial, and educational assistance they need to conserve and manage natural resources. Donating to the RCD is a way of supporting the responsible stewardship of natural systems in your own backyard.

The RCD works directly with landowners, land managers, and other constituents to ensure the resilience and health of water resources, soils, wildlife habitat, and beyond. With a deep understanding of the people and the lands of San Mateo County, rooted in more than eighty years of service, we are ambitiously, courageously, and effectively bringing science-based solutions to environmental concerns to ensure a more thriving natural environment for all.

We need your support to create a resilient San Mateo County where people, the environment, and our food system thrive together. While we receive a modest amount of public funding, it is not nearly enough to meet the needs of our oceans, forests and farms, especially in light of climate change. Your donation will have a big impact. Each dollar donated in 2023 leveraged by an additional $167 in grants. Please donate today to support the long term sustainability of our rich and diverse natural resources and communities.

Read our 15 year impact report!

Most donors and foundations give to the RCD directly as a tax-deductible donation. If your donor advised fund requires a 501c3, please email lau[at]sanmateoRCD.org to learn how to give.