Program Information Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) restores, protects, and enhances our closest connection to nature \u2013 our local wildlands. As an innovator in the management of Southern California\u2019s urban wildlands, IRC works in partnership with landowners, community leaders, and residents in Orange County and beyond to engage, educate, and foster a shared vision for responsible, long-term care and protection of the natural resources we all share.