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11.22.2015 NEWS

100-Acre Big Bend Ranch Donated to Land Trust

The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County announced today that its nearly 24,000-acre portfolio of protected natural resources and agricultural countryside now includes the 100-acre Big Bend Ranch, donated by Judy and Jack Stapelmann. Located in the El Jaro Creek watershed southeast of Lompoc, Big Bend cradles riparian habitat, oak woodland, and leased portions in...

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11.07.2015 NEWS

Lines Cast at Fifth Annual No-Motor Sportfishing Tournament Saturday, Nov. 7

The Sportfishing Conservancy along with the Carpinteria and Santa Barbara sportfishing clubs will kick off the fifth annual no-motor fishing contest from Danny’s Deli in Carpinteria beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The idea behind the no-motor rule is two-fold: first is to have some fun while demonstrating the light touch of responsible sportfishing — the tournament...

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08.06.2015 NEWS

Building Franklin Trail

Slideshow of images on the construction of Franklin Trail

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05.20.2014 NEWS

First Land Conservation Bank Established in SB County

The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, Conservation Land Group, and Rancho Purisima, LLC announced today that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the US Fish and Wildlife Service have formally approved the 853-acre La Purisima Conservation Bank in northern Santa Barbara County.

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07.16.2013 NEWS

Franklin Trail Phase One Construction – Nearing Completion

Projected trail opening is Labor Day. Please help us receive every penny of the $25,000 matching grant so that we may complete Phase One.

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07.15.2013 NEWS

Franklin Trail: Respect Private Property

Check out the latest article in the Carpinteria Coastal View News regarding progress of the project. The First Phase of Franklin Trail is scheduled to open in late summer. Until then, please respect private property.

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04.02.2013 NEWS

Ocean Meadows Golf Club to be Restored to Wetlands

After a four-year effort to raise $7 million in federal, state and local funds to buy the property, the Trust for Public Land acquired 63.9 acres of the Ocean Meadows Golf Club. The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, the Trust for Public Land and UC Santa Barbara will work together to restore the area...

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03.12.2013 NEWS

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