In the News: Santa Barbara County’s Natural World: A $2.96 Billion Annual Driver of Economic Growth and Climate Resilience
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, in collaboration with Earth Economics, has released a groundbreaking report quantifying the economic value of the county’s natural lands and waters. Valued at an estimated $2.96 billion annually in ecosystem services, these natural assets—spanning open spaces, water resources, and recreation areas—are essential to the region’s economic vitality, public health, and resilience against climate change.