The Yosemite Conservancy has announced $19 million in grants to fund critical projects within Yosemite National Park for the year. The funding supports trail restoration, scientific research, cultural preservation, and visitor experience programs.
Key projects include rehabilitating over 60 miles of trails, restoring Kerrick Meadow, developing an AI model for bear management, and funding tribal-led cultural exhibitions. Research will also continue to protect endangered species like the Pacific fisher and Sierra Nevada red fox.
This philanthropic investment builds on a 30-year legacy of supporting the park's ecological health and visitor access, addressing needs beyond what public funding can provide.