Jim Provenza

Founded in 1990, Yolo Basin Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the stewardship, conservation, and environmental education of the 16,600-acre Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, a restored wetland habitat supporting diverse wildlife including fish, migratory birds, raptors, bats, and other species. The private company is based in Davis, CA. The foundation partners with the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, local farmers, conservation groups, and government agencies to protect and restore wetlands while promoting climate resilience and equitable public access to nature. It offers educational programs for K-12 students, including free vernal pool field trips, teacher workshops, and the Nature Bowl science competition aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. Public engagement is supported through wetland and bat tours, virtual speaker series, volunteer opportunities, and events such as Duck Days. The foundation also produces educational content like the monthly "Nature Notes" series to enhance community knowledge of local biodiversity and encourages community involvement through volunteering, donations, and sponsorships.

Operates as a lobbying, advocacy and service organization