This project acquired properties within the Ballona Wetlands complex from willing sellers. This new acquisition totaled the protected area to around 600 acres of wetlands. The purchase initiated talks of formal, comprehensive restoration plan by the Coastal Conservancy for the newly-protected wetlands. The Ballona Wetlands once stretched across 1,500 acres, but as Los Angeles and … Continued
This project acquired approximately 120 acres in the Upper Topanga watershed including Zuniga Pond, a man-made pond near Upper Zuniga Road, to protect western pond turtle habitat, a state-listed species of special concern. This acquisition permanently protects both the northern section of unique rock formations and the historic pond containing a regionally significant population of … Continued
This project acquired approximately 417 acres of land at the lower end of Tuna Canyon to protect a perennial spring and well-developed riparian habitat. Tuna Canyon Park as a whole preserves 1,255 acres in the mountains between Topanga and Malibu and links over 18,000 acres of contiguous protected open space from Topanga State Park west … Continued
This project acquired 71.5 acres of upland and riparian habitat along Cold Creek, a tributary to Malibu Creek. Cold Creek Preserve is located in the north central flank of the Santa Monica Mountains and owned by The Mountains Restoration Trust. Cold Creek is one of the few perennial water systems in the area, and is … Continued
This project acquired a two block area space of property in the Santa Monica Mountains to preserve 849 acres of wildlife and riparian habitat within the Santa Monic Mountains National Recreation Area and reaches of Corral Canyon Creek. The Santa Monica Bay Watershed encompasses 55 miles of coastline and beaches and covers 182,000 acres. The … Continued
This project acquired 117 acres of 325 target acres in the upper Solstice Canyon watershed of the Santa Monica Mountains to complete continuous parkland ownership between the upper and lower reaches of Solstice Creek. Located in Malibu, this site has one of the only year-round waterfalls in the Santa Monica Mountains. Full of history dating … Continued
This project acquired approximately 90 acres of wetland, riparian, and upland habitat that supports La Sierra Lake in the Malibu Creek watershed. The Malibu Creek Watershed is one of the last spots that’s relatively undeveloped in the Los Angeles urban area. However, the area also offers up a clear picture of the harm humans are … Continued
This project acquired the privately owned portions of the Ormond Beach wetlands. In June 2002, the Coastal Conservancy acquired 265 acres formerly owned by Southern California Edison. In June 2006, the Nature Conservancy completed purchase of 275 acres from Metropolitan Water District (MWD). Future acquisition of 210 to 340 acres of adjacent agriculture property is … Continued
This project acquired 778 acres of riparian and grassland habitat along Arroyo Hondo Creek on the Gaviota Coast. Extending from the top of the Santa Ynez Mountains in the Los Padres National Forest down to the ocean, Rancho Arroyo Hondo’s natural resources are extraordinary. Along with the biological resources, the cultural, historical, recreational, and scenic … Continued
The Buena Vista Audubon Society (BVAS) has secured a purchase agreement for $1.55 million on the 3.56-acre MacHutchin property directly adjacent to the Buena Vista Lagoon in the City of Oceanside. BVAS will secure fee title to these last remnants of the coastal lagoon, home to various marsh, open water and shoreline species including such … Continued
This project will acquire fee title or conservation easements to create a comprehensive River Parkway along the lower 15 miles of the Ventura River that protects habitat, creates wildlife linkages and reconnects the river to its floodplain. The Ventura River Parkway will also provide public access and educational opportunities. Work continues on discreet projects along … Continued
This project aims to acquire 325 target acres in the upper Solstice Canyon watershed of the Santa Monica Mountains. The ultimate goal of this project, in combination with others, is to complete continuous parkland ownership between the upper and lower reaches of Solstice Creek. Acquisition of 117 acres had already been completed to date.