Together, we are working to safeguard the natural landscapes that make Napa County a haven for biodiversity, now and for future generations.

Together, we are working to safeguard the natural landscapes that make Napa County a haven for biodiversity, now and for future generations.

About Us

Napa County Wildlife Habitat Conservation Coalition is an ad hoc committee dedicated to advocating for a Local Conservation Plan in Napa County and protecting vital habitats for wildlife.

Our coalition brings together a diverse group of voices — including environmental organizations, state and county agencies, elected officials, and concerned community members — all united by a shared commitment to ensuring that wild animals have the space they need to survive and thrive.

How We Work

Each month we come together to identify where critical habitats are most at risk and to share the latest information and insights.

Through organizing, researching, testifying, collaborating, and strategic planning, we actively support conservation initiatives across Napa County – working to protect the land, wildlife, and ecosystems that make this region so special.

How We Work

Each month we come together to identify where critical habitats are most at risk and to share the latest information and insights.

Through organizing, researching, testifying, collaborating, and strategic planning, we actively support conservation initiatives across Napa County – working to protect the land, wildlife, and ecosystems that make this region so special.

Recent Actions

Protection

We organized a Bioblitz along Sheehy Creek in the Gateway East Business Park to highlight its ecological value. This area is now threatened by a proposed winery development that could severely disrupt the critical wildlife corridor. Our efforts aim to document species and raise awareness of the creek’s importance.

Education

In collaboration with iCare, the City of Napa, the Audubon Society, the Golden State Salmon Association, and Vintage High School, we created and installed educational signs along Salvador Creek. These signs inform the public about the annual migration of Chinook salmon and are part of our mission to prevent fish harassment during spawning season.

Opposition

We led community opposition to the Green Island Vineyard development in American Canyon, a 157-acre project bordering sensitive wetlands and the estuary. Working with Sierra Club, Greenbelt Alliance, Napa Solano Audubon Society, and Save the Bay, we mobilized public testimony and organized outreach to protect this key habitat.

Advocacy

To support long-term regional conservation, we launched a countywide letter-writing campaign advocating for a habitat conservation plan. Every major environmental organization in Napa participated, and in January 2025, we presented the collective letters to the Napa County Board of Supervisors in a formal appeal for action.

How We Started

Napa County and its cities have fallen short in protecting land vital to wildlife habitat. As natural spaces disappear, so does our quality of life—because when we destroy nature, we undermine our own future. Warehouses, wineries, business parks, and other economic powerhouses continue to scrape the land, displacing the wildlife that once thrived there. The Coalition offers a different path — one of balance and coexistence. Together, we can preserve areas of Napa County where wildlife not only survives, but flourishes.

Our Founder

Yvonne Baginski

After retiring from a career advocating for older adults, Yvonne redirected her energy toward her lifelong passion—protecting land and wildlife. Today, she dedicates her time as a conservation volunteer, working to ensure that Napa County adopts a strong and lasting local conservation plan.

Gasser Building
433 Soscol Ave, Napa, CA 94559
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Meetings

Meetings are held each month in the Conference Room at the Gasser Foundation.

The public is always welcome.

For information on the next meeting contact:  yvonnebaginski@gmail.com