Conservation Easements

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Press Release: The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County Celebrates 40 Years of Conservation with Landmark Achievements in 2025

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Santa Barbara County, CA – [December 22, 2025] The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is closing out its 40th year with a record of meaningful conservation impact, deepened community engagement, and strengthened stewardship across the region. Since its founding in 1985, the Land Trust has partnered with landowners, public agencies, and community members to…

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Press Release: Land Trust for Santa Barbara County Secures 587 Acres in the Solomon Hills Through New Conservation Easement at Rancho Dos Alamos

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Santa Barbara County, CA- [December 1, 2025]- The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is proud to announce the permanent conservation of Rancho Dos Alamos, a 587-acre property in the rolling Solomon Hills in the Los Alamos Valley. This newly completed conservation easement—the organization’s 62nd—marks a significant milestone in regional land protection and was made…

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Press Release: Land Trust Secures First Permanent Conservation Easement on More Mesa

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Santa Barbara County, CA – [October 11, 2025] The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, in partnership with the Office of Supervisor Laura Capps and Santa Barbara County and The More Mesa Preservation Coalition, is proud to announce the first-ever permanent conservation easement on More Mesa. The 36-acre easement, conveyed by the County, ensures permanent protection…

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Press Release: Landmark Agreement Reached for Modoc Multi-Use Path: Continuous Protected Bike and Pedestrian Path from UC Santa Barbara to City of Santa Barbara, Plus Protections for More Mesa

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(Santa Barbara, CA) — A landmark agreement was reached in principle to complete a long-desired ‘missing gap’ in the California Coastal Route, and create one of the most highly utilized and contiguous ADA compliant bike and pedestrian paths in the region. For decades, the public has advocated for a safer and more accessible way to…

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Press Release: Join the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County Sixth Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day — Meet the Hands That Feed You

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Santa Maria, Calif. (August 19, 2024) — The Land Trust is excited to partner with SEEAG as a sponsor of Santa Barbara County Farm Day! On Saturday, August 24th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, join your local Northern Santa Barbara County farms, ranches, and agricultural organizations for a series of free agricultural activities and…

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Press Release: The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County Welcomes New Director of Development, Reaches 57,304 Acres of Conservation

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Santa Barbara, CA (March 20, 2024) – The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County proudly announces the appointment of Vanessa Stowers as the new Director of Development and Communications. Bringing a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted connection to the region, Stowers will lead efforts in fundraising and community engagement to further the organization’s mission…

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In the News: Farming for the Future at Jalama Canyon Ranch

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“We can bring this money to the table and protect their agriculture forever, but it’s also addressing climate resilience issues and economic vitality. It’s like a triple bottom-line win,” said Meredith Hendricks, executive director of The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County in an interview with the Santa Barbara Independent about the Land Trust’s role…

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The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County has protected beloved open spaces, vital farmland, and habitats that make our community thrive. But the future of conservation is uncertain. With national funding at risk, individual donor support has never been more important. EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS. When you give, you help ensure that our trails, wildlife, and working lands endure — not just for today, but for generations to come.

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