About Us
For more than 100 years, Yosemite Conservancy has been supporting the conservation of Yosemite’s natural resources and helping people develop deep ties to the park. Thanks to generous donors, in recent years, we have provided more than $172 million in grants to Yosemite for more than 900 projects. It also helps secure matching funds for major projects and provides in-kind donations of staffing, services, and park-based programming. The Conservancy’s guided adventures and art classes, volunteer opportunities, donor events, wilderness services, and bookstores help people from across the country and world connect with Yosemite.
Contact Us
- If you are on deadline today, contact Peter Bartelme at [email protected].
- For other press-related questions, email us at [email protected] 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
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
