About Us
People come to Yosemite for wonder — and leave with a deeper relationship to the park. Yosemite Conservancy supports that transformation while protecting Yosemite’s natural and cultural resources through in-park experiences and donor support. As the primary philanthropic partner of Yosemite National Park, we provide enriching programs and visitor services throughout the year — including guided adventures, art and nature classes, volunteer opportunities, wilderness services, donor experiences, and bookstores — and mobilize philanthropy to fund high-priority science, restoration, and education projects across Yosemite and surrounding communities.
For more than 100 years, the Conservancy has supported the long-term care of Yosemite. In recent years, that work has included more than $180 million in grants for over 950 projects, and in 2026 we are committing $19 million in total support and funding approximately 60 grants to advance research, restore landscapes, protect wildlife, and enhance this special place for generations to come.
Contact Us
- If you are on deadline today, contact Peter Bartelme at pb@prstrategies.com.
- For other press-related questions, email us at press@yosemite.org and we’ll respond within 48 hours.
- For permissions to feature our Yosemite webcams, fill out our webcam usage agreement.
Press Resources
Find key facts about Yosemite Conservancy, read our president’s profile, and more.
- Fact Sheet: Yosemite Conservancy overview
- Fact Sheet: Philanthropy in national parks
- Fact Sheet: Specialty license plates
- Yosemite webcams: Webcam Usage Agreement
- Profile: President & CEO Cassius M. Cash
Press Releases
Read recent press releases from Yosemite Conservancy about our partnership with the park, and the projects and programs our supporters make possible.
- January 29, 2025: Yosemite National Park’s top official is retiring
- September 19, 2024: Yosemite Conservancy Names Cassius M. Cash as President & CEO
- July 31, 2024: Once-Endangered Peregrine Falcons Flying High in Yosemite National Park
- April 25, 2024: What to Expect in Yosemite National Park in 2024
- April 24, 2024: Yosemite Conservancy Launches Diversity-Focused Protect Your Wild Campaign
- January 8, 2024: Yosemite Conservancy Announces Leadership Transition
- May 22, 2023: Yosemite Conservancy Marks 100 Years of Support to Yosemite National Park with $17 Million
- February 28, 2023: New Yosemite Conservancy Webcam Showcases Winter Storm Drama
- June 7, 2022: Yosemite Conservancy to Provide $14 Million to Yosemite National Park in 2022
- January 13, 2022: Adopt a Charger and Rivian Announce Collaboration to Install EV Chargers in National Park and Recreation Areas
- December 1, 2021: Yosemite Conservancy Partners on Once-in-a-Century Wildlife Book with Beth Pratt and Robb Hirsch
- April 14, 2021: Yosemite Conservancy to Provide $11.5 Million to Yosemite National Park in 2021
- October 15, 2020: Yosemite Conservancy Provides $14 Million to Yosemite National Park in 2020
- April 13, 2020: Views of Yosemite Webcams Double in Last Month
- August 5, 2019: Yosemite National Park Debuts New App That Helps Visitors Explore the Park
- May 6, 2019: Threatened California Red-Legged Frogs Making a Comeback in Yosemite National Park After a 50-Year Absence
