California
National Conservation Areas
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National Conservation Areas (NCAs) are designated by Congress to conserve, protect, enhance, and manage public land areas for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. NCAs feature exceptional natural, recreational, cultural, wildlife, aquatic, archaeological, paleontological, historical, educational, and/or scientific resources. National Conservation Areas are a component of the National Landscape Conservation System.
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| California Desert Conservation AreaThe California Desert Conservation Area, designated by Congress in 1976. These 9.5 million acres feature vast desert areas with myriad wildlife and recreation opportunities.
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| King RangeThe King Range National Conservation Area, designated by Congress in 1970, is a 60,000-acre area that includes 35 miles of remote coastline known as California's Lost Coast. The mountains are a mix of Douglas-fir forest, chaparral and grassland, providing habitat for blacktailed deer, elk, black bear and nearly 300 species of native and migratory birds.
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