2015 LAND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PROTECTION 1
PILL AR POINT BLUFF ADDITION
Purchased the last remaining parcel needed to complete
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B U R N S VA L L E Y
Purchased 279 acres near La Honda. The property
the Pillar Point Bluff section of the California Coastal
is adjacent to a tributary of Pescadero Creek, which
Trail. This 21-acre parcel will be transferred to San
provides important habitat for steelhead and Coho
Mateo County Parks who will incorporate the property
salmon. The uplands contain oak woodlands with
into the existing county park.
stands of canyon oaks, madrones, and Douglas-firs.
LOBITOS CREEK
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A L P I N E R A N C H
Helped Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Sold a conservation easement on the 353-acre
(Midpen) acquire 40 acres adjacent to October
Alpine Ranch, adjacent to Sam McDonald and
Farms near Lobitos Creek in Pescadero.
Pescadero Creek County Parks, to Midpen.
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SAN GREGORIO FARM
Purchased a 74-acre farm property along Highway 84 that had been in a farming family since the 1970’s. The property consists almost entirely of prime soils,
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This easement provides added protections for the redwood forests and creek habitat by restricting development on the property. SAN 6
V ICEN T E REDWOO DS
which are excellent for growing strawberries, Brussels
Completed the sale of a conservation easement
sprouts, peas and pumpkins. It also borders over half
to Save the Redwoods League to add an additional
a mile of San Gregorio Creek, which provides important
layer of protection on the 8,532-acre San Vicente
habitat for steelhead trout.
Redwoods property.