http://rare-earth-news.blogspot.com/2008/04/over-130000-acres-of-wildlife-habitat.html
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http://rare-earth-news.blogspot.com/2009/01/at-least-90000-acres-were-preserved-in.html
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, August 28, 2007
Contact: Rex Frankel, 310-572-6491, http://www.connectingcalifornia.org/
RECORD AMOUNT OF LAND HAS BEEN SAVED IN
With Californians packing our beaches and state and national parks this summer, a new online guide to the millions of acres of new
THE LARGEST PUBLICLY FUNDED PURCHASES:
-California Desert-San Bernardino,
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-Blue Ridge-Berryessa Natural Area/Yolo Bypass-Yolo and
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-Diablo and Gabilan Range-Monterey,
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-Carrizo Plain-San Luis Obispo County—30,000 acres
-Mill Creek-Del Norte County—25,500 acres
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-Mendocino National Forest Inholding-Glenn County—23,000 acres
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-Santa Clara River-Ventura County—2000 acres
We conclude that, along with well-informed voters and strong local control of development decisions, “the best way to truly control urban sprawl is to buy that land and add it to our state’s great park system”.
The purchases by our State and Federal government are summarized below and are arranged geographically by county from south to north. The totals only include three State agencies: the Parks Department (http://parks.ca.gov/), the Coastal Conservancy (http://www.scc.ca.gov/) and the Wildlife Conservation Board (http://www.wcb.ca.gov/. We do not have totals yet for those years for other State agencies that save land on the local level, such as the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, Calif. Tahoe Conservancy, Sierra Nevada Conservancy and others.
We also don't yet have totals for land saved by local governments or by private land trusts. One of the reasons for the difficulty in compiling this data is that sometimes several State agencies and local land trusts will take credit for saving the same property, so separating the overlapping totals has been very time-consuming.
This tally of new public parkland is a "living" document. We will update it as new information comes in.
BATIQUITOS LAGOON:
35.2 acres by CC-6-29-2006 adjacent to an ecological reserve on Batiquitos Lagoon. - disburse up to $50,000 to the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation for pre-acquisition expenses associated with purchase of a portion of the Murphy Property and all of the Mitsuuchi Property in the City of
also see San Diego River Conservancy: http://sdrc.ca.gov/
100 acres by CC-2003--Over $7 million from the Conservancy was approved for purchase of a 100-acre property in Lakeside, the first on-the-ground step in the establishment of
4400 acres by CC-12-2-04 -- disburse up to $9,700,000 to the Nature Conservancy to acquire Monte Vista ranch property within the
SAN DIEGUITO RIVER:
73 acres by CC--2004--contributed $1.5 million to the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority’s purchase of the 73-acre Boudreau property at San Dieguito Lagoon. The purchase allowed expansion of the San Dieguito River’s natural tidelands and protected a critical link between coastal and inland habitats. 5-27-04 Boudreau Property.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/111202notice.pdf11 acre proposed San Pasqual Union School Addition to San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park, 11-12-2002. The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will hold a hearing on a proposal to purchase from willing sellers the San Pasqual Union School as an addition to San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park in northeast San Diego County. The proposed addition would provide protection of significant cultural resources.
730 and 560 acres by CC --12-11-2003 disburse up to $13,826,298 to the Department of Fish and Game to acquire properties within the Otay River watershed in order to implement the San Diego Multiple Species Conservation Plan, as part of the state's Natural Communities Conservation Planning (NCCP) Program.
2000 acres by CC and WCB--10-23-03 disburse $7,420,000 to the Department of Fish and Game to acquire properties within the Otay River watershed for 2000 acre Honey Springs parcel in Hollenbeck canyon in order to implement the San Diego Multiple Species Conservation Plan, approved by the Conservancy on June 25, 1998, as part of the state’s Natural Communities Conservation Planning (NCCP) Program, and to implement the San Diego River Park: Lakeside NCCP Program, adopted by the Conservancy on June 25, 2001.
By CC 5-24-2001--$5,900,000 to the County of San Diego to undertake various planning, pre-project, habitat restoration, and pre-acquisition activities, and to acquire several parcels within the Otay River Valley for habitat and open space preservation.
By CC-4-26-2000-: $2.7 million for the purchase of wildlife habitat and parklands in the Otay River Valley.
SAN ELIJO LAGOON:
17 acres by CC-3-25-04—Authorization of $2 million for the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy to acquire the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Property, under the San Elijo Lagoon Acquisition Program, approved by the Conservancy on June 25, 2001.
-2002--The Conservancy authorized acceptance of $850,000 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and disbursement of up to $650,000 of these funds to the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy for the San Elijo Lagoon Acquisition Program,
By CC 10-25-2001--The Conservancy approved acquisition of the Manchester Property on San Elijo Lagoon using $1.5 million of previously authorized Conservancy funds.
9.4 acres By CC and WCB-6-22-2000--$4.2 million for habitat at Torrey Surf/Carmel Mountain in San Diego County.
ANZA-BORREGO:
Map of Lands Added to Anza-Borrego State Park Between 1998-and 2003
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2117 and 842 acres by SP-http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/080602notice.pdf
8-2002. For map of anza-borrego additions http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/080602map.pdf
The California Department of Parks and Recreation to purchase two properties in east
4000 acres by SP--2-27-04 parks comm. minutes: The Vallecitos Ranch acquisition is a 4,000-acre addition to
TOTAL LAND SAVED BY WCB NOT COUNTED IN ABOVE TOTALS:
-San Diego County: at least 40,810 acres were bought in the path of urbanization at Ramona Grasslands, Iron Mountain, San Miguel, San Dieguito River, La Posta, Oak Grove, Sycuan Peak, Buena Vista Creek, Hollenbeck Canyon, Crestridge, Del Mar Mesa vernal pools, Lakeside Linkages, Carmel Mountain/Torrey Surf, Lucky-5 Ranch, East Elliot Preserve/Dennery Canyon, Montana Mirador Preserve, Santa Ysabel Valley, Camp Pendleton/Cleveland Forest connector, Edwards Ranch, Rancho Jamul, Oceanside Linkages, San Felipe Valley, Holly Springs Ranch, Procter Valley and the Mountain Wildlife Area
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http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/0101306freemanpropertyescrowcloses.pdf 10-2006--escrow has closed on the Freeman Property and that State Parks is now the official owner of the property, also known as Truckhaven and Desert Cahuilla. The Freeman property is located west of the Salton Sea, bordering both Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area. The Freeman property consists of approximately 4,000 acres
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-375 acres were added to Chino Hills State Park (Because the park is also in Riverside and Orange Counties, we have counted the addition only here, although it may actually be in one or both of the other Counties.)
731,000 acres in the Mojave Desert were bought from the Catellus Corp. by the U.S. Government; some is in
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BY WCB:
At least 34,857 acres were bought and 1454 acres more were saved through conservation easements in the path of urbanization at
-3500 acres in Wildwood Canyon by SP 10-1-2001: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/2001%20Wildwood%20Canyon%20Hearing.pdfSTATE PARKS SETS HEARING ON WILDWOOD CANYON PURCHASE NEAR YUCAIPA – The California Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 9, to solicit comments on the proposed acquisition of up to 3,500 acres of mostly undeveloped land in the Wildwood Canyon area of San Bernardino County.
-1147 acres bought by SP in San Timoteo Canyon
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137 acres by CC-2007• provided $3,760,000 to the City of Laguna Beach for its purchase of three properties totaling 137 acres for addition to Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. The properties are among several acquisitions funded by the Conservancy since 2002 to create a new network of trails and protect scenic wildlife habitat. (January and March) 3-8-07-- disburse up to $2,458,000 to the City of Laguna Beach for acquisition of the 58.40-acre Chao property and the 50.37-acre Stonefield property located adjacent to the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park in Orange County. 1-18-07 -disburse up to $1,302,000 to the City of
20 acres by CC-2006• provided the City of
70 acres by CC-2004-- granted $900,000 to help the City of Laguna Beach purchase a 70-acre addition to Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. The acquisition protected spectacular scenic land and wildlife habitat and will make it much easier for visitors to enter the park. 3-25-04-- disburse (1) up to $800,000 to the City of
10 acres by CC-5-23-2002--$2.75 million to the City of Laguna Woods to acquire approximately 10 acres Rossmoor parcel to enlarge Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.
By CC 3-22-2001-$2,000,000 to the California Department of Parks and Recreation to acquire (and retire) Development rights to Crystal Cove Historic District, a portion of Crystal Cove State Park, in order to maximize public access to the District and the adjoining state beach, to maximize public open space, and to preserve coastal natural resources.
45 acres by CC--4-24-2003--The Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy used $1.2 million provided by the Coastal Conservancy to purchase the Piccarelli property, 45 acres of wetlands along the
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/nr070201.pdf and parks comm.. minutes 10-25-2000 7-2001-- State officials and local supporters Tuesday will announce the purchase of a key piece of property linking Chino Hills State Park with the 649-acre Coal Canyon property that became part of the state park system last year. The latest acquisition will preserve one of the last remaining viable wildlife corridors in all of Southern California. It is probably the most significant acquisition that the department has completed in the last ten years and it represents one of the most expensive acquisitions for the department. This acquisition is also unique in that it is the first time the department has purchased an expensive piece of property in an urban area, primarily to link existing preserved areas in order to preserve the biological diversity of Chino Hills State Park and a number of other park areas in the Puente/Whittier Hills area. The department would not be acquiring this property were it not for its value in linking the surrounding large masses of habitat in order to preserve the species diversity within this large urban area. The Coal Canyon property was purchased from the St. Claire Company. The parcel comprises 650 acres and the acquisition cost was $40 million. The per acre cost was driven up by the fact that the Coal Canyon property had received approval from the city of Anaheim for the development of 1,500 housing units. This acquisition is significant not only because of its close proximity to urban areas, but also because this particular area of the state has been identified by conservation biologists as one of the eighteen “hot spots” in the world where biodiversity is most threatened. Furthermore, a blue ribbon panel of conservation biologists put together by the department was queried and they described the Coal Canyon acquisition property as being of global significance, that would result, if not acquired to preserve this corridor, into substantial species extinction. Chief Rayburn explained that the department had three studies completed prior to making this acquisition. The first study was the assembling of a blue-ribbon panel referred to above. The department asked the blue-ribbon panel to (1) determine if the freeway underpass could function as a viable corridor, and (2) to verify the assertion that there would be substantial species losses in Chino Hills State Park and other areas located to the north if the area was fragmented and the corridor was not preserved. The blue-ribbon panel confirmed that the underpass was a viable corridor and that significant species losses would occur without the corridor. The second study conducted by the department examined if the Coal Canyon area was the only place in which the linkage between these two large landscape masses could occur, and that was confirmed. The third study looked at the public’s investment in open space and natural resources north of the 91 Freeway. Between city, county, and state agencies, $150 million has been invested in open space, with more to come. This assisted the department in approving this acquisition because it was felt that spending $40 million to protect the biological diversity of a $150 million investment made sense.
BY WCB AND NOT COUNTED IN ABOVE TOTALS:
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66 acres by CC---2006• provided $7 million for the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority’s purchase of 66 acres of the Bryant property at Los Cerritos Wetlands near the mouth of the San Gabriel River in Long Beach. The sale, primarily negotiated by the Trust for
5 acres by CC--1-18-07 offer to dedicate fee title (OTD) by SCE at Los Cerritos Wetlands; designation of the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (LCWA) to accept the OTD; and consideration and possible authorization to disburse up to $30,000 to the LCWA to prepare a feasibility analysis of the use of the five-acre parcel for natural resource restoration purposes under the Los Cerritos Wetlands resource enhancement program, located in the City of Long Beach. Los Cerritos Wetlands
By CC 3-8-2007• granted $50,000 to Community Conservancy International to complete its Green Solutions Report, which will identify projects to treat urban storm water through the creation of parks, open space, and habitat areas. The report focuses on converting pavement to pervious surfaces that would allow soil and plants to filter water and pollutants. The planning area covers all
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS:
Soka:
588 acres-by CC, WCB and SP--2005• CC contributed $10.5 million toward the Mountain Recreation Authority’s acquisition of the 564-acre SOKA Property in the upper watershed of Malibu Creek. The purchase protected critical wildlife habitat and offers outstanding recreational opportunities in the heart of the
417 acres by CC.-1-24-2002--$1,600,000 to the Mountains Restoration Trust for the acquisition of approximately 417 acres known as the "DeJoria Tuna Canyon S.E.A. Property" in Los Angeles County north of Highway 1 between Malibu and Topanga Canyon Boulevards. In conjunction with the grant, the Conservancy adopted the Tuna Canyon Significant Ecological Area Enhancement Plan.
120 acres by CC-5-24-2001--$250,000 to the Mountains Restoration Trust for acquisition of three parcels encompassing approximately 120 acres of land including critical habitat for western pond turtles in accordance with the Zuniga Creek and Wetland Resource Enhancement Plan.
Around ½ acre by CC 9-28-2000-disburse up to $10,000,000 for acquisition of the Lechuza Beach property in Malibu, Los Angeles County, near Matador State Beach, located on Sea Level Drive
Less than an acre by CC--12-11-2003 Consideration and possible Conservancy adoption of the Carbon-La Costa Beach Acquisition Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program and authorization to disburse up to $1,250,000 for acquisition of a vacant parcel located at
1659 acres by SP-Lower Topanga http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/nr062901b.pdf 6-2001 Lower Topanga map http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/topanga.pdf In March of this year, the American Land Conservancy, a private, non-profit organization that facilitates the preservation of parkland and water resources throughout the nation, announced that it would purchase the property from LAACO, Ltd., the Los Angeles Athletic Club. The intent of ALC has been to purchase the 1,659-acre property and hold it for transfer to the California Department of Parks and Recreation when park bond money became available. The money for acquiring lower Topanga Canyon will come from the Proposition 12 Parks Bond Act of 2000. Of the $48 million allocated, $43 million will be used to purchase the property and the remaining $5 million will be used to relocate the tenants and begin the restoration of the site.
463 acres by CC and WCB--2005• to acquire the Portuguese Bend and Agua Amarga Canyon properties, a total of about 463 acres, to protect wildlife habitat on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The properties are adjacent to other protected habitat areas and will contain portions of a 20-mile trail network linked to the California Coastal Trail. 10-27-05--disburse up to $1,550,000 to the City of
BALLONA:
483 acres by WCB and CC--9-25-2003--The Conservancy contributed $10 million to the State's $140 million acquisition of over 480 acres of the Ballona wetlands , and is leading the State's planning effort for restoration of the property. The restoration will be aimed at re-creating scarce habitat for a variety of wildlife while providing opportunities for people to visit and enjoy the area. For documents relating to the purchase, see http://resources.ca.gov/ballona_wetlands.html
for the State's restoration website, http://www.ballonarestoration.org/, and for other Ballona Wetlands updates, http://www.saveallofballona.org/
1.2 acres by CC--7-16-07 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse an amount not to exceed $100,000 to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) for project planning and design of a proposed 1.2-acre park at the recently acquired Milton St parcel along the Ballona Creek within Culver City, Los Angeles County.
6-30-04 Consideration and authorization to disburse up to $142,320 to the City of Culver City for the Ballona Creek Water Quality Improvement Project, and up to $381,700 to the Ballona Wetlands Foundation to develop final plans and environmental review for Phase I of the Ballona Outdoor Learning and Discovery (BOLD) project, to implement the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Plan approved by the Coastal Conservancy on August 2, 2001.
BALDWIN HILLS:
38 acres by SP--http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/112202.pdf11-2002 LOS ANGELES – California State Parks and the Baldwin Hills Conservancy today announced the expansion of Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area with the acquisition of the first in a series of parcels along the Stocker Corridor in the Baldwin Hills. The preservation of the 38-acre open space corridor is part of the ongoing effort to expand Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area into a two-square mile natural park, open space and recreation oasis in the heart of southwest Los Angeles. This new acquisition will ultimately provide a critical link between the Crenshaw Community and the existing Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. Proposition 12 funds have been earmarked for the Stocker Corridor project via legislation by Sen. Kevin Murray and supported by Speaker Herb Wesson and the Davis Administration. The Stocker Corridor is a mile-long series of parcels that has remained as natural open space through the efforts of community members. The purchase of this first parcel along the corridor for $675,000 has been the culmination of community, local and state agency efforts to preserve the corridor and retain the natural characteristics of the Baldwin Hills area. 6-2002 http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/061802notice.pdfMap of stocker corridor http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/061802map.pdf
Taylor Yard 57.8 acres and the Cornfields, 32 acres by SP
--http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/121203.pdf 12-2003-California State Parks announced today that it has acquired its first park property which directly fronts along the Los Angeles River at Taylor Yard near downtown Los Angeles. The 17.8-acre parcel G that has been a part of the Union Pacific Taylor Yard properties runs for about a half-mile along the river just east of the Highway 2 Glendale Freeway bridge over the Los Angeles River. It is one of the few remaining natural habitat zones left along the river and is seen as essential for the long-term restoration of the Los Angeles River. State Parks has reached an agreement with Union Pacific to purchase the17.808-acres for $10,472,000.00 and with Public Works Board approval today, escrow on the property is expected to close next week. The acquisition funding comes from Proposition 12. In December 2001, State Parks purchased the 40-acre Taylor Yard property known as parcel D along San Fernando Road. However, it is separated from the river by the Metrolink rail line. It was likewise purchased with Proposition 12 bond funding. It is now being developed jointly by California State Parks and the City of Los Angeles as a seamless park that includes both natural and recreational areas. The 17.8 acre parcel is just upstream and State Parks intends to develop it as a natural riverfront area and connect it to Taylor Yard, thereby connecting the Taylor Yard property to the Los Angeles River parkland corridor. Many believe parcels D and G are the linchpin properties for moving ahead and acquiring more of the riverfront by State Parks and other agencies to eventually create a Los Angeles River Parkway. State Parks also owns the Cornfield property, located downstream of Taylor Yard. It does not directly touch the river, but has links for bike paths and trails to the river, thereby making it one of the connecting properties to Taylor Yard and another major part of the future Los Angeles River Parkway. The northernmost 17.8-acre parcel is contiguous to the 6-mile stretch of soft-bottomed channel of the Los Angeles River known as the “Glendale Narrows”. This is one the few remaining natural habitat zones where one can get a glimpse of what the Los Angeles River may have looked like prior to channelization. Parks comm.. minutes 8-22-03–an agreement has been reached to form a partnership with the City of Los Angeles in which the state would lease about half of the 40-acre Taylor Yard site to the City of Los Angeles, which would then construct sports fields at the city’s expense. State Parks would develop the other half of the site as a “traditional” state park, which would retain the link to the parcel that is immediately adjacent to the Los Angeles River. The objective being to have a park that seamlessly transitions from active recreation to more passive recreation to a riparian environment. State Parks hopes that this will eventually lead to the “greening” of the Los Angeles River in this area.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/110101a.pdf 11-2001-Taylor yard parcels map: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/110101amap.pdf For more on the original plan to purchase up to 127 acres of land locally referred to as Taylor Yard
Cornfields http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/nr061401.pdf 6-2001-Cornfields map http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/nr061401b.pdf Photos: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/nr061401d.pdf The 32-acre parcel is within an abandoned Union Pacific R.R. railyard located between North Broadway and North Spring streets as they run between the Chinatown area and the Los Angeles River. The L.A.- Pasadena Blue Line light rail right-of-way forms the parcel’s western and northern boundaries, with an intermodal station under construction one block south of the property in Chinatown. In March of this year, the Trust for Public Land (TPL), a national non-profit land protection organization, stepped in and negotiated an option to buy the property from Union Pacific Railroad Company via the current option holder, Majestic Realty Company. An appropriation of $40,000,000, most of which will come from the Proposition 12 Parks Bond Act of 2000, is expected to be approved by the Governor when he signs the budget this summer. TPL will then transfer the property to State Parks.
By CC 6-25-2001--$1,693,000 to the City of Maywood, Los Angeles County, for the acquisition of two properties for Maywood River Park, adjacent to the Los Angeles River, and for preparation of environmental documents. Added in 12-24-02 by CC- L.A. Junction railroad property
By CC -3-25-04 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse up to $400,000 to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works to prepare a preliminary design and conduct environmental review for wetland creation along the Los Angeles River as recommended in the DeForest Nature Center and Sixth Street Sites Wetland Feasibility Study and the Dominguez Gap Wetlands/Recreation Study.
NORTH L.A. COUNTY:
5 acres added to Antelope Valley California Poppy Preserve by State Parks
15 acres added to Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area by State Parks
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276 acres by CC and WCB-2005• funded The Nature Conservancy’s $13 million acquisition of 276 acres at Ormond Beach from the Metropolitan Water District and the City of Oxnard for restoration of wetlands and other wildlife habitat. The property is adjacent to 265 acres that the Conservancy purchased for restoration in 2002 and other neighboring properties that are being considered for restoration. 1-27-05 -- disburse up to $12,972,000 to the Nature Conservancy for the acquisition of approximately 276 acres at Ormond Beach in
265 acres by CC- 5-23-2002--The Conservancy authorized disbursement of up to $9,700,000 for the acquisition of approximately 265 acres of property at Ormond Beach, Ventura County, to implement a portion of the Wetland Resources Enhancement Plan for Southern California Edison Coastal Properties approved by the Conservancy on February 24, 2000.
-10-23-2003--The Conservancy approved use of $600,000 to plan for restoration of wetlands and dunes at its 265-acre property at Ormond Beach, and reserved $23 million for purchase of an adjacent 500 acres in 2004 owned by the MWD, Oxnard and Southland Sod at Ormond Beach. Together, the properties will provide the setting for a large-scale environmental restoration that will greatly benefit a variety of wildlife, particularly resident and migratory birds.
-2000-- $17 million for Southern California Edison properties at
OJAI/VENTURA:
14 acres in fee and 16 acres in conservation easement by CC--2004--funded the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy’s $450,000 purchase of the 14-acre Confluence property on the
1416 acres by CC-1-23-2003--A $3.1 million grant from the Coastal Conservancy enabled the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy to purchase a 1,416-acre property on the
9-15-04 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse up to $200,000 to the Ventura Hillsides Conservancy (VHC) to prepare acquisition planning and feasibility studies for the Ventura Hillsides.
700 acres by CC-2003--The Conservancy provided $3 million for purchase of about 700 acres along two miles of the
120 acres by CC-2002--The Conservancy authorized acquisition by The Nature Conservancy of two additional properties, totaling 120 acres, to implement the Santa Clara River Parkway Conceptual Enhancement Plan pursuant to the Conservancy resolution of June 2001.
1100 acres by CC-2001--$1,300,000 to the Nature Conservancy for the acquisition of properties totaling approximately 1,100 acres as part of the Santa Clara River Parkway, Ventura County.
By CC 10-26-2000-- $4.8 million from CC to initiate the Santa Clara River Parkway program in Ventura County to buy the Camp property
S.M. MOUNTAINS:
2983 acres by CC and WCB--9-25-2003--The Conservancy contributed $10 million to the State's purchase of the 2,983-acre Ahmanson Ranch , enabling the protection of valuable wildlife habitat and the availability of natural park lands in a rapidly developing area. The ranch is in the upper watershed of Malibu Creek, and the purchase complements extensive restoration work being conducted downstream by the Conservancy and its partners.
58.8 acres in Thousand Oaks-by WCB -- received the Joel McCrea Ranch donation.
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0.67 acres by CC--2005• granted the County $300,000 for the acquisition of three vacant blufftop parcels on Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista for a park that will offer spectacular panoramic views of the ocean. The Conservancy also provided the County with $150,000 to reconstruct three public beach accessways in the City that have frequently washed out during major storms. 6-16-05 Isla Vista. 1-27-05 Isla Vista.
30 acres at Carpinteria Bluffs by WCB
137 acres by CC and WCB-2004--provided the City of
2500 acres by CC and SP-4-25-2002--$3,050,000 to California State Parks, including redirection of a $1,600,000 grant to The Trust for
For map: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/031902map.pdf
750.6 acres by CC- 4-25-2002--$200,000 to the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County to acquire conservation easements over two properties owned by the Hvölboll family, including the 745-acre La Paloma Ranch and an additional 5.6-acre property, on the Gaviota Coast.
800 acres by CC and WCB-10-26-2000-- $4 million to buy the Arroyo Hondo/J.J. Hollister 800-acre ranch on the Gaviota Coast in Santa Barbara County, see http://www.sblandtrust.org/
SANTA INEZ VALLEY:
By WCB: conservation easements purchased at the 887 acre El Chorro Ranch, 594 acre Purisima Hills, 1007 acre Rancho la Purisima and the 1406 acre Rancho de Vistas
El Chorro Ranch-- saved with a conservation easement
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HEARST/CAMBRIA COAST:
20 acres by CC-2005• provided the Trust for Public Land with $190,000 for its option to purchase the 20-acre Piedras Blancas resort property and its management of public access to two sandy beaches, trails, and a parking area at the site. The property contains one-half mile of shoreline in the midst of the extensive Hearst Ranch properties that the State acquired in 2004. Piedras Blancas Resort in northern
Hearst Ranch, 1467 acres bought and 80,000 acre conservation easement by CC, WCB and SP--2004—CC contributed $34,500,000 for the acquisition and protection of interests in the 82,000-acre Hearst Ranch. Additional public funds included $34.5 million from the WCB, $23 million from CalTrans, $3 million from State Parks, and Hearst will get a $15 million tax credit. The purchase will open an 18-mile stretch of coastline to the public and protect over 80,000 acres of farmland and natural lands east of Highway 1 while allowing continued use of most of the ranch for farming and ranching and 27 homesites and 15 employee housing units on the inland part of the ranch. Also includes acquisition of interests in the 906-acre Junge Ranch east and west of Highway 1 by a nonprofit organization and the State, through use of tax credits or otherwise. Of the land sold to the State, 949 acres goes to State Parks and 518 acres to Caltrans for a project relocating Highway 1. 7-16-04 parks comm.--Hearst Conservation Plan-- State Parks would not be investing in the purchase but would accept fee title and management responsibility for the 13 miles of coastline. 9-17-04 parks comm --State Parks had been concerned that the agreement originally included stipulations that limited access to the coastal trail, but that negotiations with the landowner resulted in a lifting of all restrictions.
106 acres by CC 4-24-2003-- disburse up to $250,000 to the Nature Conservancy to assist in the acquisition of two parcels comprising 106 acres, known as the Williams property in the community of Cambria, San Luis Obispo County, for purposes of natural resource protection and viewshed preservation.
746 acres by CC/WCB/SP-2-27-2003--The Conservancy provided over $6.6 million for the State's purchase of the 746-acre Sea West Ranch on Estero Bay between
400 acres by CC 3-23-2000, provided $3.5 million for East-West Ranch in Cambria,
also 2001--$$200,000 to the Cambria Community Services District for the preparation of a Public Access Management Plan for the East-West Ranch property located in the community of Cambria, San Luis Obispo County.
1.6 acres by CC--10-23-03-- disburse an amount not to exceed $200,000 to the Cambria Community Services District for the acquisition of a 1.6-acre parcel in the community of Cambria,
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CARRIZO PLAIN:
30,309 acres bought by the WCB to link the Carrizo Plain National Monument to Los Padres National Forest
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SOUTH SLO COUNTY:
13 acres by CC—5-18-2005• provided the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County with $645,000 for its acquisition and restoration of the 13-acre Rossi property in lower Black Lake Canyon at the edge of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes. The purchase protected freshwater marshland and other wildlife habitat from development. Black Lake Canyon Enhancement Plan.
18 acres by CC—12-18-2005• provided $400,000 to the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County for its acquisition and restoration of an 18-acre portion of the Argano Ranch along San Luis Obispo Creek. The property contains steelhead trout habitat, 15 acres of farmland, and a link in the planned City to the Sea Trail. Argano Ranch
270 acres by CC-2004--provided $400,000 to assist the City of San Luis Obispo in its purchase of 270 acres of the Ahearn Ranch along the headwaters of San Luis Obispo Creek and Highway 101. The acquisition protects a variety of wildlife habitats and offers opportunities for public recreation. 5-27-04 disburse up to $400,000 to the City of
1860 acres conservation easement by CC-8-14-2003--A $1.5-million grant from the Conservancy enabled the Bay Foundation of Morro Bay to purchase a conservation easement on the 1,860-acre Maino Ranch , preventing its subdivision and development. The easement will help protect the natural and scenic resources of the
42 acres by CC/WCB-10-23-2003--The Conservancy contributed $1.25 million for a 42-acre addition to Montana de Oro State Park near the south end of
580 acres by CC/WCB-1-24-2002--The Conservancy approved the Hammons Conceptual Resource Enhancement Plan, and authorized (1) acceptance of $550,000 in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant funds; (2) disbursement of up to $1,200,000 to the Wildlife Conservation Board for acquisition of the 580-acre Hammons property, San Luis Obispo County; and (3) disbursement of up to $100,000 to the Bay Foundation for restoration planning.
80 acres by CC-2002--$750,000 to the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County to purchase an 80-acre property and restore steelhead habitat along San Luis Obispo Creek.
540 acre conservation easement by CC-10-31-2002--$225,000 grant to the Bay Foundation for the acquisition of a conservation easement over the 540-acre Buckingham Ranch located in the Morro Bay Watershed.
By CC 4-26-2001--The Conservancy authorized acceptance of public access and open space easements on property leased by Unocal Corp. along the
By CC 2-22-2001--$$665,000 to the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County for the acquisition, management, restoration, and disposition of real property pursuant to the Black Lake Canyon Enhancement Plan.
18 acres by CC-12-5-2001--$1,175,000 to the Bay Foundation to acquire approximately 18 acres on the south shore of Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County.
1 acre by CC 9-28-2000-- disburse up to $50,000 to the City of Pismo Beach for acquisition of a one-acre property to provide public access to the Pismo Marsh Ecological Reserve. http://www.coastalrcd.org/PismoLake.html
7 acres added to Oceano Dunes State vehicular recreation area by State Parks
OTHER LANDS SAVED BY WCB AND NOT COUNTED IN ABOVE TOTALS : 82 acres at Morro Bay and Dunes, 42 acres at Montana de Oro, 395 acres at the Irish Hills, 106 acres at Santa Rosa Creek, 205 acres at Bayview, 17.8 acres at Los Osos dunes/wetlands and the 20.75 acre Mid-State Bank donation
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BRIDGEPORT VALLEY CONSERVATION EASEMENT--BOUGHT 8/22/2002
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-Fresno County by WCB: 1424 acres bought at the San Joaquin River, Black Mountain Preserve, Spano, Finch, Glaspey, plus a conservation easement on the 17,000 acre Varian Ranch that is also in Monterey County
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By State Parks: 442 acres added to Fort Tejon state historic park;
80 acres added to Tomo-Kahni state historic park near Tehachapi. http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/090502notice.pdf 9-2002--The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) proposes to purchase lands from willing sellers as an addition to the Tomo-Kahni Project in Kern County. The proposed lands are within a DPR area of acquisition interest north and northeast of the Town of Tehachapi and State Highway 58. These lands are within the traditional homeland of the Nuooah American Indians and are critical for the protection and interpretation of related archeological sites and cultural history. Map of properties: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/090502map.pdf
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/052605.pdfMay 26, 2005 Site Located for State Vehicular Recreation Area
BAKERSFIELD – The City of Bakersfield and the State of California, announced today their partnership to acquire land on behalf of California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, for the development of a State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA). The property is less than 30 minutes drive north from downtown Bakersfield. The City of Bakersfield, on behalf of the State, has obtained an assignable option using grant funds from the Off-Highway Vehicle Trust Fund, to purchase the prospective site, which totals approximately 11,000 acres. (NOTE: PROJECT IS STALLED DUE TO VARIOUS ISSUES)
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-Lassen by WCB: 1022 acres saved at Hallelujah Junction, and 278 acres bought and 265 acres saved with a conservation easement at Bass Hill
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-Placer County by WCB: 155 acres bought by Donner Memorial State Park, 1481 acres at Martis Valley (around 640 acres are in Placer Co., and around 840 acres are in Nevada County), and at Big Hill, 320 acres bought and 313 saved with a conservation easement.
2000 acres added by State Parks at Donner Lake http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/072403.pdf 7-2003-The California State Park that pays homage to the Donner Party has now nearly tripled in size with a land acquisition of nearly 2,000 acres. Added to the historic park is a place called Shallenberger Ridge, the scenic backdrop to Donner Lake that is seen by tens of thousands of travelers as they pass Donner Lake along the Interstate 80 corridor.
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-Glenn County by WCB: 1084 acres at the Sacramento River and Valley, and a 23,000 acre former Louisiana Pacific timber inholding in Mendocino National Forest known as “Commander South”.
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1913 acres added by SP—east of Sacramento http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/082102.pdf 8-2002-Because of its location 20 miles east of downtown Sacramento and its proximity to a burgeoning suburban area, the 836-acre Prairie City SVRA is destined to become the model for future urban OHV parks across the U.S. In addition to the BMX facilities, the State Park eventually will provide a mix of both motorized and non-motorized forms of off-road recreation, world-class motocross tracks, a skateboard park, outdoor rock climbing wall and mountain bike trails.
31 acres by SP--Lake Natoma, Sacramento County http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/022003.pdf 2-2003- at the corner of Twin Lakes Ave. and Snipes Blvd. in Orangevale, Snipes-Pershing Ravine, a 31-acre parcel of land overlooking Lake Natoma is a significant acquisition for State Parks and it is considered one of the crown jewels of the American River Parkway. The acquisition protects and preserves significant open space containing watershed and oak woodland habitat in the Orangevale area.
Under 1 acre each was added by State Parks to Heilbron Mansion SP and to Old Sacramento SHP.
-Shasta County by WCB: over 16,551 acres saved: 348 acres at Ball’s Ferry, 20 acres at lower Clear Creek, and saved with conservation easements, 2007 acres at the Lassen Foothills, 4600 acres at the McCloud River forest, 6640 acres at Cow Creek and 1467 acres at Fall River Valley (along with 1469 acres bought),
27.8 acres by SP-Shasta County--Ahjumawi Lava Springs http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/080202.pdf 8-2002- proposed acquisition of 27.8 acres of land for Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park in northeastern Shasta County. The proposal would acquire land located at the north end of Fall River Valley connected to the west side of Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park. Acquisition of the property will allow administrative and potential public access by land to Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park. This has been a goal of the department since the state first acquired the Horr Ranch in 1975. The landscape is gently sloped, rocky land with sparse mixed hardwood-conifer forest with some wetland and grassland. Lava Creek Lodge, a general partnership, owns the property. Once acquired by California State Parks, the property would become part of Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park. For map http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/Lava%20Ck%20map.pdf
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BIG SUR/CARMEL COASTLINE:
8 acres by CC-2007• provided $3.5 million to the Big Sur Land Trust for its purchase of two properties totaling about eight acres for the
7128 acres total saved by WCB and CC. 680 acres by CC-2-27-2003--$12.25 million from the Coastal Conservancy was made available to the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District for purchase of a 680-acre portion of Palo Corona Ranch , known as the “Gateway to Big Sur” just south of
289 acres by CC and WCB: 2-22-2001--$5,000,000 to the Trust for Public Land for the first of two phased acquisitions of the Bixby Ocean Ranch in northern Big Sur, Monterey County. The Conservancy approved the transfer of the Bixby Ocean Ranch property from the Trust for Public Land to the United States Forest Service
By CC 4-26-2001--$$400,000 to the Big Sur Land Trust toward acquisition of Notley’s Landing in Big Sur,
By CC 12-5-2001--$963,000 to California State Parks to obtain the property known as Hatton Canyon in Monterey County.
460 acres by CC--5-24-07 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse up to $250,000 to the Trust for Public Land for acquisition of the Rancho Calera property in Big Sur, Monterey County
5-24-07 Closed session to confer with staff negotiators with regard to possible acquisition of interests in real property around the San Clemente Dam on the Carmel River in Monterey County. Also, to disburse up to $500,000 for engineering and technical studies for the San Clemente Dam Removal Project in Monterey County.
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163 acre conservation easement by CC-2004--contributed $1 million toward the Monterey County Agricultural and Historical Land Conservancy’s purchase of a conservation easement over the Dolan Ranch on Moro Cojo Slough near Castroville. The easement will protect wildlife habitat and provide for restoration of wetlands along the slough while allowing the ranch to continue operation as a working farm. 9-15-04 Moro Cojo Slough.
183 acres by CC-8-14-2003--A $273,000 grant from the Conservancy helped the Elkhorn Slough Foundation acquire a 183-acre portion of the Tottino Ranch along Moro Cojo Slough in the Elkhorn Slough watershed , for protection of wetlands and other sensitive wildlife habitats. The Conservancy also provided $110,000 for environmental education and training programs in the watershed. The grants extend the Conservancy's long history of working with the local community to protect and improve the watershed's environmental, recreational, and agricultural resources
51.26 acres by CC and WCB-4-26-2001--$2,000,000 to the Big Sur Land Trust for the acquisition of the 51.26-acre Granite Rock Dunes property located in the City of Marina, Monterey County.
By CC 12-7-2000—Monterey Window on the Bay project, authorization to disburse up to an additional $1,000,000 to the City of Monterey for the acquisition of a waterfront parcel;
125 acres by CC 5-25-2000--adoption of the Martin Dunes Resource Enhancement Plan and authorization to disburse up to $500,000 to the Big Sur Land Trust for the acquisition of an undivided property interest in a 125-acre parcel located near the mouth of the Salinas River in unincorporated Monterey County.
22.6 acres by CC 1-26-2000-- disburse funds to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the acquisition of a 22.6-acre parcel located in Moss Landing, Monterey County.
LAND SAVED BY WCB AND NOT COUNTED IN ABOVE TOTALS:
151.5 acres at Elkhorn Slough and 38,905 acres saved through conservation easements in the Diablo Range at Bear Valley, the Varian Ranch and at Gabilan Ranch, and 4330 acres at Dorrance Ranch and 1674 acres at Arroyo Seco on the inland side of Big Sur.
LAND SAVED BY STATE PARKS NOT IN ABOVE TOTALS:
1082 acres added to Point Lobos/Castle Rock state parks
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Approximately 192 acres by CC--2005• provided the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission with a no-interest loan of $10 million for its acquisition of 32 miles of railroad right-of-way known as the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. The right-of-way is slated for use as a public pedestrian and bicycle trail and as a segment of the California Coastal Trail. 12-8-05 Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line
94 acres by CC--2005• provided the nonprofit organization Agri-Culture with $2 million for its acquisition of the 94-acre agricultural portion of the Sand Hill Bluff property on the
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/051205.pdf
289 acres by CC and WCB plus 18 acre conservation easement--2004--CC contributed $1,160,000 toward the State’s purchase of the 289-acre
2002- by CC-A $3,000,000 grant to the City of
By CC 1-24-2002--$3,000,000 to the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County to acquire portions of LCP Area C in Watsonville. In conjunction with the grant, the Conservancy adopted the Watsonville Coastal Restoration Plan. http://www.landtrustsantacruz.org/
5-27-04 Authorization to amend the August 14, 2003 Conservancy resolution to eliminate one acceptance of an offer to dedicate a public access easement by the County of Santa Cruz from the conditions of the 26th Avenue Stairway construction project.
2-19-04 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse up to $300,000 to the County of Santa Cruz to conduct site studies and environmental analysis, and to prepare applications to the State Water Resources Control Board for permits to appropriate water from streams on Coast Dairies property in Santa Cruz County for the irrigation of farmland.
By CC 3-22-2001-acceptance of an offer to dedicate a public access easement to and along the shoreline of Antonelli’s Pond in the City of Santa Cruz.
LAND SAVED BY BY WCB AND NOT IN ABOVE TOTALS:
167 acres at Glenwood Meadows, 8 acres at
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2.2 acres by CC--2005• provided the City of Pacifica with $250,000 for its purchase of a 2.2-acre blufftop property on
267 acres by CC-2005• contributed $2.2 million toward the Peninsula Open Space Trust’s costs of acquiring the San Gregorio Farms property south of Half Moon Bay. The property contains habitat for several threatened and endangered species and may one day become part of the State Parks system. 9-25-2001—CC gave $1,500,000 to the Peninsula Open Space Trust toward the acquisition of the San Gregorio Farms property in coastal
119 acres by CC -2004-- the Conservancy provided the Peninsula Open Space Trust with $1 million for its purchase of 119 acres on Pillar Point Bluff just west of the
1719 acres bought and 1411 saved with a conservation easement by CC and WCB: 8-14-2003- disburse up to $5,000,000 to the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) towards its acquisition of the Bolsa Point Ranches in San Mateo County.
4262 acres by CC and WCB--2-27-2003--disburse up to $9,000,000 to the Peninsula Open Space Trust toward its acquisition of 4,262 acres of open space land known as the Rancho Corral de Tierra for future inclusion in Golden Gate National Recreation District.
-2003--The Conservancy provided $20 million to support Peninsula Open Space Trust acquisitions totaling over 8,000 acres of parklands, wildlife habitat, and farmland. The acquired properties include 4262 acre Rancho Corral de Tierra near El Granada, the Driscoll Ranch near La Honda, and the Bolsa Point ranches near the Pigeon Point Lighthouse. The Conservancy and POST are long-time partners in land protection.
15 acres by CC-2-27-2003--The Conservancy provided a big boost to longstanding local efforts to protect the 15-acre Mirada Surf property, near Half Moon Bay, with a $1.5 million grant for its acquisition by
-2002-The Conservancy approved a disposition plan for sale of the Cascade Ranch Farm in
80 acres by CC-4-25-2002--$360,000 to Save-the-Redwoods League for the acquisition of 80 acres owned by the University of California in the Butano Creek watershed in San Mateo County.
1.5 acres by CC- 6-25-2001--$$1,100,000 to the Pacifica Land Trust for acquisition of approximately 1.5 acres known as the Mahoney Property at the mouth of San Pedro Creek in the City of Pacifica, San Mateo County, for habitat restoration.
110 acres by CC-12-7-2000-- $1 million for Mori Point in
By CC 12-7-2000-- accept $2,000,000 in federal Transportation Enhancement Activities (“TEA”) Program grant funds, and to disburse up to $3,000,000 in Coastal Conservancy funds to the American Land Conservancy for acquisition of conservation and trail easements on Purisima Farms in San Mateo County.
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2 acres by CC-2004--provided $62,000 for the City of
By CC 6-25-2001--$65,000 to the City of Brisbane to acquire three parcels of Brisbane Acres, on the upper slopes of San Bruno Mountain in the City of Brisbane, for habitat preservation.
676 acres by CC-10-31-2002--$2,050,000 grant to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District to acquire 676 acres from the Peninsula Open Space Trust and add them to the Mills Creek Open Space Preserve in
48 more acres saved by WCB at
ADDITIONAL LANDS SAVED BY STATE PARKS AND NOT IN ABOVE TOTALS:
63.5 acres saved at Pigeon Point Lighthouse Station; 35 acres added to Big Basin Redwoods SP; 511 acres added to Butano SP
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238 acres by CC-2006• provided $500,000 to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for its acquisition of the historic 238-acre Stevens Canyon Ranch for addition to the Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve. The ranch lies at the heart of more than 6,700 acres of publicly owned natural lands in the upper
13 acres by CC-2005• provided Palo Alto with $1 million for its purchase of the 13-acre Arastradero Preserve Gateway Parcel for the protection and restoration of wildlife habitat and to improve public access within the Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve and adjacent Foothills Park. 5-18-05 --disburse up to $1,000,000 to the City of
198 acres by CC-4-24-2003--$1.8 million contribution from the Conservancy will enable the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District to add 198 acres to the Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Reserve in the
67 acres by CC 10-31-2002--A $100,000 grant to the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority, plus use of $150,000 in Conservancy funds previously granted to the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, for the Authority's acquisition of the Aoki property in
By CC 2-22-2001--$2,000,000 to The Nature Conservancy for the acquisition of a conservation easement over Isabel Valley Ranch in
1388 acre conservation easement, by CC 3-22-2001--$$400,000 to The Nature Conservancy for the purchase of a conservation easement over the Silacci Ranch in
534 acres by CC 1-26-2000--disburse $500,000 to (1) the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority to acquire the 534 acre Kirk Property adjacent to
6-29-06 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse up to $50,000 to the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority to plan a segment of the San Francisco Bay Area Ridge Trail in the Milpitas-Berryessa area connecting Santa Clara County Open Space Authority lands to City of
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LAND SAVED BY THE WCB (NOT IN ABOVE TOTALS):
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16,500 acres Cargill co. salt ponds purchased by WCB; (also in
-2007• CC granted $35,000 to the nonprofit organization Urban Ecology to plan and prepare engineering drawings for a 12-mile section between Oakland and Hayward of the East Bay Greenway, a proposed public access and recreational corridor running along the BART right-of-way. The grant follows $115,000 provided by the Conservancy for the project in 2006. Plans call for the Greenway eventually to run for 30 miles between
106 acres by CC-2005• granted $400,000 to the East Bay Regional Park District for its purchase of 106 acres for addition to
16 acres by CC-6-4-2003--The Conservancy contributed $2 million to the East Bay Regional Park District’s purchase of a 16-acre property in
-2002—CC granted $20,000 to Ecocity Builders to assess the feasibility of daylighting Strawberry Creek between downtown Berkeley and San Francisco Bay
By CC 5-25-2000-- disburse up to $415,000 to the
320 acres by CC 12-7-2000-- disburse up to $300,000 to the East Bay Regional Park District for acquisition of 320 acres of the Bosley/Weaver property (Phase 3),
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MT. DIABLO:
208 acres by CC-2006• provided Save Mount Diablo with $900,000 for its acquisition of a 208-acre portion of the historic Mangini Ranch on the southern boundary of
702 acres by CC and WCB-2005• granted $1.1 million to the Muir Heritage Land Trust for its purchase and restoration of the 702-acre Fernandez Ranch, plus $58,000 to the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council to plan for trails on the property. The purchase protects several types of natural lands and offers significant recreational opportunities that include a 2½-mile route for the Ridge Trail. Fernandez Ranch
673 acres by CC-2004--contributed $2.2-million to the East Bay Regional Park District’s purchase of the 673-acre Gleason Ranch for addition to Las Trampas Regional Reserve. The purchase protected valuable wildlife habitat and a highly scenic ridgeline while expanding hiking and biking opportunities in the reserve. Gleason property.
158 acres and 36 acre conservation easement by CC and WCB-2003--The Conservancy contributed $500,000 to the purchase of 158 acres on
3870 acres by CC, SP and WCB- Cowell Ranch-- 5-23-2002--$2,100,000 to the Trust for Public Land to increase the Conservancy's August 2, 2001, authorization for the acquisition of approximately 3,870-acres of the Cowell Ranch property in eastern Contra Costa County. 8-2--2001--$$3,000,000 to the Trust for Public Land toward the acquisition of an approximately 3,870-acre portion of the Cowell Ranch property in eastern Contra Costa County. http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/061002notice.pdf
Project investigation: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/061002notice2.pdf
Map of land: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/cowell6-4-02.pdf
The land is part of a large holding known as Cowell Ranch.. Cowell Ranch is owned by S. H. Cowell Foundation, a foundation for charitable giving with headquarters in San Francisco. DPR, State Coastal Conservancy, Wildlife Conservation Board, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, and Caltrans will be the proposal’s major funding partners. Trust for Public Land, a national non-profit land conservation organization, is securing the property. Once acquired by DPR, the property would become part of the State Park System.
76 acres by CC-12-5-2001--$590,000 to Save Mount Diablo for acquisition of the 76-acre Wright Ranch in
435 acres by CC 1-26-2000- disburse $400,000 to Save Mount Diablo in connection with the acquisition of the 435-acre Silva Ranch on Mount Diablo, Contra Costa County.
By CC 9-28-2000-- disburse up to $296,250 to the East Bay Regional Park District for acquisition of the third phase of the Clayton Ranch property in
80 acres by CC 1-26-2000- disburse funds to the Muir Heritage Land Trust to acquire the 80 acre Gustin Property at Franklin Ridge, Contra Costa County. http://www.muirheritagelandtrust.org/
3427 acres added to Mount Diablo State Park by Parks Dept.
BAYSIDE:
By CC 2-27-2003- Authorization to disburse up to $100,000 to the Muir Heritage Land Trust to study the feasibility of establishing an open space area on the San Pablo Peninsula in Richmond, Contra Costa County.
5.59 acres by CC-10-31-2002--A $350,000 grant and a $350,000 no-interest loan to the Trust for
1.64 acres by CC-9-26-2002--$350,000 to the City of
WETLANDS:
1200 acres by CC and CALFED Program-2004--continued its work with the City of
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3900 acres by CC-3-22-2001--$ $2,000,000 to the Solano County Farmlands and Open Space Foundation for acquisition of portions of the King and Swett Ranches in
-2005• provided the Solano Land Trust with $50,000 to plan for a two-mile segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail and four miles of community connector trails on the Vallejo Swett Ranch. The Conservancy was earlier a major contributor to the Land Trust’s acquisition of the 3,900-acre King and Swett ranches near
2300 acres by CC-2004--provided the Solano Land Trust with $775,000 to purchase over 2,300 acres of the Eastern and Vallejo Swett Ranches, completing a long-term effort to preserve over 3,800 acres bounded by
1408 acres by CC--5-27-04 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse up to $575,000 to the Solano Land Trust toward the acquisition of the 1408-acre Eastern Swett Ranch in Solano County. 12-2-04 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse up to $200,000 to the Solano Land Trust toward its acquisition of the 905-acre Vallejo Swett Ranch in
668 acres by CC-2004--contributed $300,000 to the State’s purchase of the 668-acre Meins Landing property in Suisun Marsh. The property offers excellent opportunities to restore wetlands and other wildlife habitat. 5-27-04 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse up to $300,000 to the California Department of Water Resources for the acquisition of the 668-acre Meins Landing property in the Suisun Marsh in Solano County, California.
367 acres by CC-8-2-2001--$$701,500 to the Solano County Farmlands and Open Space Foundation to acquire a conservation easement over an approximately 367-acre portion of the Hoskins Ranch in northwestern
LAND SAVED BY WCB (NOT COUNTED ABOVE):
3459 acres at the Jepson Prairie, 1742 acres at Sky Valley/Cordelia Hills and 535 acres saved through conservation easements at
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BLUERIDGE/BERRYESSA NATURAL AREA:
http://www.brbna.org/
Map of Recent Parks Purchases59 acres by CC-2006• provided $46,000 to the University of California for its purchase of 59 acres for addition to Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve above the southeast shores of Lake Berryessa. The acquisition will protect a variety of plant and wildlife habitats and greatly improve public access along the Blue Ridge Loop Trail, the most popular hiking trail in the 785,000-acre Blue Ridge-Berryessa Natural Area. (June 29) 6-29-06 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse up to $46,000 to the Regents of the University of California for the acquisition of approximately 59 acres for inclusion in the Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve, above the southeast shores of Lake Berryessa in Napa and Solano Counties.
3045 acres by CC-2006• contributed $2 million toward the Land Trust of Napa County’s purchase of the 3,000-acre Wildlake Ranch in the hills east of the Napa Valley near Angwin. The ranch is a highly scenic and biologically rich property that stretches nearly four miles north-to-south and two miles east-to-west. It contains large areas of unspoiled natural land, abundant wildlife, and several potential sites for public trails. (April 27) 4-27-06 --the 3,045-acre Wildlake Ranch in
75 acres by CC--3-25-04 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse up to $150,000 to the University of California Natural Reserve System to acquire the Aikawa and Escobido Properties, 40 and 35 acres respectively, in Napa County for addition of 75 acres to the McLaughlin Reserve north of Lake Berryessa. The purchase allowed UC to consolidate reserve properties in the area used for teaching and research programs related to natural lands management.
12,575 acres by CC and WCB-12/2004--contributed $1.5 million toward the State’s purchase of the 12,575-acre Lauffs Ranch (also known as the Napa Ranch) on the Yolo County line north of Lake Berryessa, following a ten-year effort -by conservation organizations. The purchase will protect a variety of wildlife habitats and offers opportunities for public recreation. 12-2-04 Lauff Ranch in
339 acres by CC-2-22-2001-- The Conservancy authorized (1) redirection of $215,500 in funds previously authorized for Quail Ridge Reserve Phase I, and disbursement of an additional $52,892 to the Land Trust of Napa County for acquisition of five sites totaling 339 acres on the Quail Ridge peninsula of Napa County; and (2) disbursement of $22,500 to the University of California Natural Reserve System for a public environmental education program.
By CC 1-26-2000-- disburse funds to the Napa County Land Trust for acquisition of one site within the Quail Ridge Reserve in
1-18-07 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse up to $150,000 to Berryessa Trails and Conservation to design approximately 135 miles of the proposed Lake Berryessa Shoreline Trail in the Lake District of eastern Napa County.
Map of Napa County Wetlands Acquired in 2003 Cargill Salt Ponds Deal
NAPA RIVER/WETLANDS:
-2007• made $187,000 available for the development of design documents and permit applications for restoration of five ponds totaling 1,870 acres in the Napa River Salt Marsh. This will be the second phase in the restoration of the 10,000-acre marshlands purchased by the State in 1994. (March)
242 acres by CC and WCB-2004--provided $280,000 to support the efforts of landowners to restore fish habitat and reduce erosion along a 4½-mile length of the
-2002--The Conservancy modified its June 22, 2000, authorization to the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for acquisition of real property within the Napa River Enhancement Plan area, to substitute parcels.
417 acres by CC 6-22-2000-- disburse up to $1,683,000 to the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for acquisition of one or more of six parcels within the Napa River Enhancement Plan area for purposes of wetland enhancement and flood reduction.
335 acres at Napa Marsh, and 242 acres bought and a 17 acre conservation easement by WCB along the
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160 acre conservation easement by CC 1-23-2003--disburse an amount not to exceed $100,000 to Napa County Land Trust to acquire an agricultural conservation easement on 160 acres of the Creston Station Ranch in
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178 acre conservation easement by CC---2006• provided the Marin Agricultural Land Trust with $500,000 toward its acquisition of an agricultural conservation easement over 178 acres of the Tomales Farm and Dairy next to the village of Tomales. The easement will prevent the property’s subdivision and enable its owners to return its use to agriculture as part of a dairy operation. (October 5) 10-5-06 Tomales Farm and Dairy in the town of
1125 acre conservation easement by CC-2005• continued its longstanding support for the Marin Agricultural Land Trust with a contribution of $450,000 for MALT’s purchase of an agricultural conservation easement on the 1,125-acre Pozzi Ranch on Tomales Bay. The easement will permanently protect the ranch’s scenic and natural resources while allowing its continued operation as a working farm. The Conservancy previously awarded $1 million for this easement, and over the last 20 years has provided MALT with over $6 million to protect 8,200 acres of farmland. Pozzi Ranch in the
714 acre conservation easement by CC-2004-- The easements will permanently protect the ranch’s scenic and natural resource values while allowing their continued operation as working farms. 6-30-04 disburse up to $750,000 to the Marin Agricultural Land Trust to acquire an agricultural conservation easement over the 714-acre Giacomini Ranch located on
-2000-- $600,000 from CC for an addition to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in
3 acres by CC-6-4-2003--The Coastal Conservancy contributed $150,000 to the National Parks Service for its acquisition of the three-acre Whitton property near
308 acres by CC-12-4-2002--$350,000 to the Marin Agricultural Land Trust to acquire a conservation easement over the 308-acre the Zimmerman Ranch on
By CC 9-25-2001--$$395,000 to the Marin Agricultural Land Trust to acquire a conservation easement over the Ielmorini/ Moody Dairy property in western
172.5 acres added by State Parks, CC and WCB at Tomales Bay. 69.67 acres by SP at
4-2002- The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will hold a public
hearing to discuss the proposed acquisition of 69.67± acres of open space land in Marin
County. For map: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/042302map.pdf
Project investigation: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/042302investigation.pdf
97.57 acres by SP at Tomales Bay http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/110201a.pdf
Map of tomales bay parcel http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/110201amap.pdf
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/110201map.pdf
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/110201bmap.pdf
ON THE BAYSIDE:
18 acres from Navy to CC-2007• accepted, at no cost, an 18-acre property from the Navy for inclusion in the Hamilton Wetlands restoration project at the former Hamilton Army Airfield in Novato. The wetlands adjoin the Conservancy’s Bel Marin Keys property, and their combined restoration will result in over 2,500 acres of high-quality tidal marsh and seasonal wetlands habitats for wildlife. The Conservancy and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are the principal partners in the restoration.
630 acres from Army to CC-8-14-2003--The U.S. Army transferred 630 acres at the former Hamilton Army Airfield in
2.5 acres by CC-4-24-2003--A $2.2 million Conservancy grant enabled the City of Sausalito to purchase a 2.5-acre addition to Dunphy Park , more than doubling its size . The acquisition connects the park to a segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail that is the most heavily used bicycle and pedestrian trail in
355 acres bought and 290 acres saved with a conservation easement by CC 1-24-2002--$5,750,000 to the Marin Audubon Society to acquire the Bahia property in the City of
By CC 6-25-2001--$$8,444,000 to the Marin Audubon Society for land acquisition and related planning and design for the restoration of wetlands on the Bel Marin Keys property in
By CC 9-28-2000—$16 million for purchase of the Bel Marin Keys property in
By CC 12-5-2001--$100,000 to the Marin Audubon Society, and redirection of $202,000 previously granted to the Marin Open Space District for the Rush Creek Enhancement Plan, for the acquisition of the Simmons Slough property in Marin County.
-2000-- CC gave $340,000 to expand Deer Island Preserve in
84 acres by CC 10-26-2000-- disburse up to $340,000 to the Marin Audubon Society for acquisition of the
INLAND:
870 acre conservation easement by CC 8-14-2003--The Conservancy contributed $585,000 to the Marin Agricultural Land Trust to assist in its purchase of a conservation easement over the 870-acre Grossi Ranch just west of
1310 acre conservation easement by CC 4-25-2002--$905,000 to the Marin Agricultural Land Trust to acquire a conservation easement over 1,310 acres that make up the Barboni Ranch in the Hick’s Valley, about seven miles from
By CC 1-26-2000-- disburse funds to the Marin County Open Space District toward the purchase of the Keig property in
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ON THE
-2007• granted $23,000 to the Sonoma Land Trust to develop a conservation plan for a nine-square-mile area north of Cazadero known as the Cedars and for costs to negotiate the possible purchase of a 520-acre property within the area. The Cedars contains a unique landscape characterized by large expanses of serpentine rock that supports an unusual variety of plants and wildlife. In preparing the plan, the Land Trust will consult with conservation organizations, scientists, and local landowners. (March) 3-8-07 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse up to $23,000 to the Sonoma Land Trust to develop a conservation plan for “the Cedars” including research, planning, and landowner outreach, and negotiation for the possible acquisition of the 520-acre “Raiche-McCrory Property” within this 9 square mile area in western Sonoma County.GOOD MAPS
335 acres by SP--Carrington Coastal Ranch
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/021606.pdf
2-2006 The Sonoma Coast State Beach Citizens Advisory Committee and California State Parks will host a meeting to share planning information and solicit public input regarding future public use of the Carrington Coastal Ranch property, at the junction of Highway 1 and Coleman Valley Road, north of Bodega Bay. This 335-acre former ranchland, with spectacular views of the coastline, was purchased by the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District and will be transferred to State Parks for inclusion into
3373 acres and 515 acre conservation easement by CC, SP and WCB-2004--contributed $4.2 million toward California State Parks’ purchase of the 3,373-acre Willow Creek property for addition to
5-2005-The Trust for
Space District, and
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) negotiated the purchase of the Willow Creek property and easements, and MRC agreed to protect the nearly 3,900 acres in this transaction for a cash consideration of $20,785,000. TPL worked together with several agencies to secure funding for this public purchase. The Sonoma Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District contributed $10,225,000, the California Wildlife Conservation Board contributed $4,187,000, the California State Coastal Conservancy contributed $4,187,000, and the California Department of Parks and Recreation contributed $2,186,000. The funds from these state agencies came from voter-approved park bond measures, Propositions 50 and 40. “This purchase protects almost all of the Willow Creek and Freezeout Creek watersheds critical to the health and vitality of the
ON THE BAYSIDE:
1737 acres by CC and WCB-2005• provided $2 million to the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District for purchase of the 1,740-acre Tolay Lake Ranch near the cities of Sonoma and Petaluma. The purchase, expected in early 2006, will protect a large area of natural lands and archaeological sites threatened by development and offer significant recreational opportunities. Tolay Lake Ranch, Tolay Lake Ranch in southern
1679 acres by CC and WCB-2004--provided $525,000 to the Sonoma Land Trust for its purchase of the 1,679-acre North Point Joint Venture property on
336 acres by CC- 10-31-2002--A $2,000,000 grant to the City of Petaluma to acquire 336 acres along the Petaluma River in Sonoma County; to plan, design, construct, and restore on-site habitat and public access improvements; to design marsh restoration; and to conduct a study and prepare a design for dispersal and treatment of stormwater flows.
3-25-04 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse up to $240,000 to the Sonoma Land Trust to plan for the acquisition and restoration of wetland properties in the San Pablo Bay watershed to implement the Baylands Restoration Program.
INLAND:
960 acres by CC-2004--contributed $1.2 million toward the purchase and management of 960 acres on Bear Mountain, northeast of Santa Rosa, by the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. The purchase protects valuable fish and wildlife habitat and scenic natural lands and provides an excellent opportunity for public recreation. Bear Mountain property
152 acres by CC-2004--provided $1.25 million for the Open Space District’s purchase of the Montini property on the City of Sonoma’s northern border, preventing the property’s development. An oak-covered hillside on the property serves as a scenic backdrop to the city’s downtown plaza and the entire 152-acre property offers significant recreational opportunities. Montini property
5-18-05 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse up to $110,000 to the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District for trail planning for approximately five miles of a new segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail on the North Slope of Sonoma Mountain in unincorporated Sonoma County.
28 acres by CC 6-22-2000-- disburse up to $500,000 to LandPaths to acquire the 28 acre Van Alstyne Redwood Grove, located near the town of
also see http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/090502a.pdf
40 acres by CC 10-26-2000--disburse up to $100,000 to the Sonoma Land Trust for the acquisition of the 40-acre Dewar Property along the Estero Americano in
600 acres by SP-9-2002-Jack London State Historic Park, a scenic and favorite visitor destination in the heart of
ADDITIONAL LAND SAVED BY WCB:
33 acre Pitkin Marsh and 165 acre Van Hoosear conservation easement
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22 acres by SP-Clearlake
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/nr082001a.pdf
8-2001- proposal by the California Department of Parks and Recreation to acquire a 22-acre parcel of land to be added to
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BIG RIVER/SALMON CREEK/GARCIA RIVER:
16,000 acres by CC and WCB-2006, bought from Hawthorne Timber• contributed $7¼ million toward The Conservation Fund’s purchase of two forested properties totaling more than 16,000 acres in the watersheds of Big River and Salmon Creek. TCF will manage the properties as working forests but will harvest timber at sustainable levels for improved forest structure, water quality, and wildlife habitat. (June 29) 6-29-06 Big River and Salmon Creek,
23,780 acres by CC and WCB, bought from Coastal Timberlands--2003--A $10 million award from the Conservancy provided a huge boost to The Conservation Fund's purchase of over 23,500 acres of forested land in the
7334 acres by CC, SP and WCB-- 12-5-2001, bought from Hawthorne Timber--$$6,500,000 to the Mendocino Land Trust, including a $1,000,000 grant to the Conservancy from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to acquire the 7,300-acre
9-2002 MENDOCINO – A coalition of state, federal and private interests joined forces to acquire 7,334 acres of land along the
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/103001.pdf
Big river map: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/big_river_cons_map.pdf
The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will hold a hearing to hear comments on its proposal to acquire up to ± 7,400 acres of land in the
Mendocino County Industrial Timberland Holdings
OTHER AREAS:
125 acres by CC-2006• provided $30,000 to the Sonoma Land Trust for pre-acquisition planning, including a beach access and trail study, for the Cuffey's Cove Property just north of Elk. The 125-acre property contains four miles of coastline, several sandy beaches, the site of a former logging town, and a potential route for the Coastal Trail. (November 9)
35 acres by CC-2005• provided
1240 acres by CC and WCB-2005-provided $500,000 to Save-the-Redwoods League to acquire and transfer to California State Parks 1,240 acres for expansion of Montgomery Woods State Reserve and to provide watershed protection and restoration opportunities for two salmon-bearing tributaries of the South Fork Big River. 10-27-05 Montgomery Woods State Reserve
-2005• provided $140,000 for construction of a beach stairway and other access improvements at the Westport Headlands, about 25 miles north of Fort Bragg. The Conservancy had earlier granted the Westport Village Society over $700,000 for the property’s purchase.
2 acres by CC-2004--provided $250,000 for a two-acre addition to the Hearn Gulch Headlands south of Point Arena. The addition will greatly assist public access to the neighboring beach and headlands purchased by the Redwood Coast Land Conservancy in 2001. 6-30-04 Hearn Gulch Headlands
1210 acres and 560 acre conservation easement by CC and WCB-6-4-2003--The Conservancy contributed $4.5 million to the federal Bureau of Land Management's efforts to acquire fee and conservation-easement interests in over 1,700 acres of the Stornetta Brothers Coastal Ranch adjacent to Manchester State Park. The acquisition will protect the natural environment and prime farmland, preserve the scenic corridor along State Highway 1, and expand public access opportunities. The owner will retain a portion of the ranch and have use of almost 600 acres protected by a conservation easement, allowing the ranch's continued operation.
-2003--The Conservancy provided over $800,000 to the Mendocino County Resource Conservation District for projects in the watershed of the
38 acres by CC-9-28- and 10-31-2002--Disbursement of $325,000 in Conservancy funds and $2,500,000 in Caltrans funds to California State Parks for acquisition of approximately 38 acres known as
by CC 6-27-2002--$20,000 to the Pacific Forest Trust for an appraisal of a proposed conservation easement on the McMullin Trust property,
by CC 10-25-2001--$ $274,000 to the City of Fort Bragg for acquisition of two public access easements appurtenant to the City's South Noyo Bluffs property in Mendocino County for public access and open space.
83 acres by CC 10-25-2001-- approval of the Albion Headlands Conceptual Enhancement Plan, and authorization to disburse up to $5,211,000 to the Trust For Public Land to acquire the 83-acre Albion Headlands property in Mendocino County.
6.5 acres by CC-8-2-2001--$180,000 to the Coastal Land Trust for the acquisition of approximately 6.5 acres adjacent to Seaside Beach in Mendocino County. 2-19-04 Seaside Beach and Meadow
15,5 acres by CC-6-25-2001--$$432,000 in Conservancy funds, along with $1,031,000 in Caltrans TEA funds, to the City of Fort Bragg for acquisition of approximately 15.5 acres known as the Noyo Bluffs in Mendocino County, for public access and recreation.
3.5 acres by CC- 6-25-2001--$$320,000 to the Redwood Coast Land Conservancy for acquisition of approximately three and one-half acres known as the Hearn Gulch Beach and Headlands in Mendocino County for public access, recreation, and open space and scenic protection purposes, and for initial planning and management tasks. In conjunction with this award, the Conservancy authorized acceptance of federal Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) Program grant funds.
-2001--The Conservancy authorized transfer of its possession and control of the Point Cabrillo Light Station on the
4 acres by CC-4-26-2001--$$550,000 to the City of Fort Bragg to acquire the four-acre South Noyo Bluffs property near
71 acres by CC 5/25 & 8/2/2000-- $1.5 million for the Caspar Headlands near
9 acres by CC 5-25-2000-- disburse up to $727,700 to the Westport Village Society for acquisition and initial management of approximately nine acres known as the Westport Headlands,
5-18-05 Consideration and possible Conservancy approval of the Sinkyone Wilderness State Park Road Restoration negative declaration, and authorization to disburse up to $655,000 to the Mendocino County Resources Conservation District to complete the decommissioning of 44 miles of abandoned roads in the Sinkyone Wilderness State Park.
2-19-04 Authorization to expand the scope of Conservancy-funded enhancement activities in the Mattole River watershed, in southern Humboldt and northern Mendocino Counties, to include implementation of upslope habitat-improvement projects.
1700 acre Ridgewood Ranch conservation easement bought by WCB
ADDITIONAL LAND SAVED BY STATE PARKS (NOT COUNTED ABOVE):
8 acres added to Jug Handle state reserve; 45 acres added to McKerricher SP; and 210 acres added to Sinkyone Wilderness SP
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ARCATA/EUREKA:
68 acres by CC-2006• provided $921,000 to the City of
175 acres by CC and WCB-2006• provided $358,000 to the City of
92 acres by CC-2006• granted $525,000 to the Friends of the Dunes Land Trust and $300,000 to the Manila Community Services District to acquire two properties totaling 92 acres on the North Spit of Humboldt Bay. The oceanfront properties contain a variety of natural habitats and offer opportunities for new public trails. Friends of the Dunes plans to convert an existing residence to a visitors center on one of the properties. (June 29)
54 acres by CC-2005• provided $255,000 to the Northcoast Regional Land Trust for its purchase of the 54-acre Freshwater Farms property between
6 acres by CC and WCB-2005• contributed $500,000 toward the Bureau of Land Management’s acquisition of the six-acre Lighthouse Ranch at the south end of Humboldt Bay. The purchase protected a highly scenic property and provides a central hub for visitor services and management of more than 9,000 acres of public lands in the area. 3-10-05 Lighthouse Ranch
322 acres by CC and WCB-2004--provided the City of
206 acres by CC- 4-25-2002--The Conservancy authorized acceptance of $399,000 from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and disbursement of $841,000 to the Center for Natural Lands Management for acquisition of the 206-acre Buggy Club Properties on
74 acres by CC-2-22-2001--$$657,500 to the McKinleyville Land Trust for acquisition and initial management of approximately 74 acres known as the Hiller West Property on the North Spit in Humboldt County.
173 acres by CC-1-27-05 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse funds to the Friends of the Dunes Land Trust for the acquisition of interests in the 173-acre Poovey property on the North Spit of Humboldt Bay, and up to $15,000 to prepare a management plan for public access on the property.
38 acres by CC-6-29-06 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse an amount up to $525,000 to the Friends of the Dunes Land Trust to conduct pre-acquisition activities and to acquire a portion of the Stamps property on the North Spit of Humboldt Bay
54 acres by CC-6-29-06 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse up to $300,000 to the Manila Community Services District to acquire the Celestre property on the North Spit of Humboldt Bay.
LOST COAST/MATTOLE WATERSHED:
1500 acre conservation easement by CC-2006• provided the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection with $1 million toward its purchase of a conservation easement on the 1,500-acre Valley View Ranch in Petrolia on the north fork of the Mattole River. The easement will allow grazing and timber production to continue on the property, subject to restrictions that will protect wildlife habitat and allow for sustainable timber harvests. 11-9-2006 Valley View Ranch.
319 acres by CC-4-25-2002--$1,231,250 to the Northcoast Regional Land Trust to acquire 319 acres of forested land, the 3Vs Vista Ridge Grove Corridor property, along Baker Creek in the
225 acres by CC-4-26-2001--$$1,008,000 to The Conservation Fund to acquire the 225-acre Lost Coast Ranch on the
180 acres by CC and WCB-12-5-2001--$962,000 to The Conservation Fund to acquire the180-acre Barri Ranch on the Lost Coast Headlands in Humboldt County.
444 acres by CC and WCB-5-24-07 Consideration and possible authorization to disburse up to $250,000 to the Western Rivers Conservancy to acquire the Ambrosini Dairy Property (Riverside Ranch) along the Salt River and Eel River Estuary in Humboldt County. CC-2007• provided $300,000 to
1280 acre conservation easement by CC and WCB-2005• provided $1 million for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s acquisition of a conservation easement on the 1,280-acre Price Creek Ranch west of Rio Dell. The easement will protect the property’s natural habitats while allowing sustainable grazing and timber harvesting. Price Creek Ranch Price Creek Ranch Price Creek Ranch GREAT MAPS
3640 acre conservation easement by CC and WCB-6-27-2002--$1,151,750 to The Pacific Forest Trust to help acquire a conservation easement on the 3,640-acre Howe Creek Ranch, in the Eel River Watershed, Humboldt County.
REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK AREA:
108 acres by CC--2004--contributed $627,000 for the Northcoast Regional Land Trust’s purchase of the 108-acre McNamara Ranch in Orick. The purchase will protect and allow for the improvement of wildlife habitat along lower Redwood Creek while preserving grazing land that will be leased to local farmers. -6-30-04 McNamara Ranch
39 acres by CC-7-16-07 Consideration and possible Conservancy authorization to disburse an amount not to exceed $275,000 to the Save-the-Redwoods League for acquisition of the 39-acre Broussard property adjacent to Freshwater Lagoon in
95 acres by SP--2-2002-Map of Barnum trust sale to Humboldt redwoods state park: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/srlhelenb.pdf
160 acres by SP--Map of Humboldt lagoons state park additions: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/srlcook.pdf
5-12-06 parks comm.—Possible Big Lagoon Casino Compact – The Director called the Commission’s attention to photos of the Big Lagoon area they had before them. She described the property’s location in northern
ADDITIONAL LANDS SAVED BY STATE PARKS:
167 acres added to Benbow Lake SRA; 36.5 acres added to Grizzly Creek Redwoods SP; 215 acres added to Humboldt Redwoods SP; 1165 acres added to John DeWitt Redwoods SP; 51 acres added to Richardson Grove SP; 281 acres added to Humboldt Lagoons SP (possible overlap with above); 12 acres added to Patrick's Point SP;
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/052303.pdf5/5/2003--State Parks Completes Acquisition Of Redway Parcel in Humboldt County
REDWAY, Humboldt County – California State Parks today announced its acquisition of a heavily-wooded, 581-acre parcel overlooking the community of Redway and the south fork of the Eel River. Purchase of the parcel from the Pacific Lumber Company (PALCO) adds to State Parks’ existing forested holdings in the area, as well as addresses efforts by local residents to preserve the property. The property is adjacent to State Parks’ John B. Dewitt Redwoods State Reserve, and contains stands of Douglas fir and redwood, including some old growth redwood. The new land will be managed in the same manner as surrounding state property. Steve Horvitz, Eel River Sector Superintendent will have management responsibility. The acquisition was made with the assistance of the Save-the-Redwoods League. The purchase price was $2.5 million, paid for with Proposition 40 parks bond funds. Escrow was closed on the property Thursday.
LANDS SAVED BY WCB (NOT IN ABOVE TOTALS):
5538 acres bought in the Redwoods Park to the Sea corridor in the Mattole watershed, Jacoby Creek/Gannon Slough, Grizzly Creek, Humboldt Bay, Mad River, Eel River, plus another 4757 acres preserved as conservation easements at Carrington/Iaqua Ranch and Jacoby Creek/Gannon Slough
DEL NORTE COUNTY:
LAKE EARL/PACIFIC SHORES:
-827.32 acres plus an 8.5 acre conservation easement at Lake Earl bought by the WCB
-2004--CC contributed $353,000 toward resolving development conflicts of the
6-4-2003--The Conservancy contributed $150,000 to resolving development conflicts of the
by CC 6-27- 2002--$1,000,000 to the Wildlife Conservation Board to assist with the acquisition of
5-27-04 Authorization to disburse up to $353,400 to the Smith River Alliance to undertake Phase II of the feasibility analysis and preacquisition activities for the Pacific Shores subdivision, Del Norte County.
Not a park, actually, but the oddly named City-owned walkways are a reminder that Crescent City is the only California town destroyed by a tidal wave (in 1964)
1.2 acres by CC---2005• provided $893,000 to
339 acres by CC and WCB-2005• provided the County with $340,000 for improvements to public access and enhancement of natural resources at Point St. George just north of Crescent City. The Conservancy helped the County purchase the 339-acre property in 2002 and has since been working to develop public access, improve wildlife habitat, and protect archaeological resources on the property. 4-25-2002--$1,500,000 to Del Norte County to help acquire the 339-acre Point St. George property and to prepare a property management plan.
MILL CREEK:
25,500 acres by CC, SP and WCB-9-25-2001 CC provided $5,000,000 to Save-the-Redwoods League to assist with the acquisition of the Mill Creek/Stimson property in Del Norte County for the purposes of preserving coastal habitat and providing public access. http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/121701.pdf
The Mill Creek property will be one of the most significant new additions to the State Park System. With this acquisition, the entire Mill Creek watershed will be protected within state and national park boundaries, connecting the
15 acre Rock Creek Ranch on the south fork of the Smith River bought by WCB.
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BY WCB:
McCloud River Forest Lookout with Mount Shasta in Background
