California signed on to 30×30 in 2020 through Governor Newsom’s Nature-Based Solutions Executive Order N-82-20—a commitment to conserve 30% of the state’s lands and coastal waters by 2030. The CA Nature platform was also launched at that time to identify conservation opportunities and transparently track and report progress.
The California Natural Resources Agency is excited to report that as of June 2025, 26.1% of California’s lands and 21.9% of its coastal waters are under long-term conservation and care. This includes an additional 853,000 acres of conserved lands and 191,000 acres of conserved coastal waters—an area similar to Glacier National Park—counted just this year. This year’s progress is a big step forward in a five-year journey.
Being at the halfway point from 2020 to 2030 provides a moment to reflect on the solid foundation built in the last five years, share lessons learned, and look ahead to ways to accelerate efforts over the next five years. With less than 4 million acres of land and 283,000 acres of coastal waters left to conserve, California is well on our way to reaching 30×30!
However, the work doesn’t end then. These places will be conserved in perpetuity and managed to sustain functional ecosystems and the diversity of life that depends upon them. It will take persistent commitment, strong science, innovative technologies, new funding, and ongoing care and stewardship. Continue to support state and local efforts for this critical conservation movement.
More information: https://www.californianature.ca.gov/pages/resources