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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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In The News: Land Trust Secures First Permanent Conservation Easement on More Mesa

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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 for the first portion of this beloved…

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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: Explore. Learn. Connect. Land Trust Hosts Free Week of Outdoor Events Across Santa Barbara County

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Santa Barbara County, CA – [August 5, 2025] The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County invites the community to get outside and get inspired during its 3rd annual Discover Outside, a weeklong celebration of nature and open spaces from August 9–16, 2025. Discover Outside offers free hikes, learning opportunities, and hands-on experiences throughout the county, from…

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In The News: Land Trust for Santa Barbara County Expands Arroyo Hondo Preserve with 80-Acre Acquisition of Steelhead Lookout—entire length of Arroyo Hondo Creek is now 100% protected

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The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is proud to announce the successful acquisition of Steelhead Lookout, an 80-acre property expanding the beloved Arroyo Hondo Preserve to more than 900 acres. This critical inholding was acquired on March 31, 2025 from the Cadwell family thanks to the generous support of an anonymous donor, and lies…

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Press Release: Land Trust for Santa Barbara County Expands Arroyo Hondo Preserve with 80-Acre Aquisition of Steelhead Lookout—entire length of Arroyo Hondo Creek is now 100% protected

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Gaviota, CA – [May 19, 2025] The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is proud to announce the successful acquisition of Steelhead Lookout, an 80-acre property expanding the beloved Arroyo Hondo Preserve to more than 900 acres. This critical inholding—once the last unprotected property in the Arroyo Hondo watershed—was acquired on March 31, 2025 from the…

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In the News: Land Trust for Santa Barbara County and Partners Celebrate Successful Spawning of Rescued Steelhead Trout in Arroyo Hondo Creek

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In a groundbreaking update to an inspiring conservation effort, critically endangered Southern California steelhead trout rescued from Topanga Creek after the January 2025 Palisades Fire have successfully spawned in their new home at the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County’s Arroyo Hondo Preserve. “Life finds a way—the next generation of steelhead are here! Out of…

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Press Release: Land Trust for Santa Barbara County and Partners Celebrate Successful Spawning of Rescued Steelhead Trout in Arroyo Hondo Creek

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Gaviota, CA – In a groundbreaking update to an inspiring conservation effort, critically endangered Southern California steelhead trout rescued from Topanga Creek after the January 2025 Palisades Fire have successfully spawned in their new home at the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County’s Arroyo Hondo Preserve. “Life finds a way- the next generation of steelhead are…

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Federal Funding FAQs: 2025 Update

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We know many of you have questions about how recent federal funding changes and policy shifts are affecting land conservation here in Santa Barbara County. To help shed light on the situation, we’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions we’re hearing. Our goal is to provide clarity, share how these changes…

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In the News: Topanga Creek’s Rescued Southern California Steelhead Trout Find New Home in Arroyo Hondo Creek After Palisades Fire

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In a significant conservation effort, over 200 critically endangered Southern California steelhead trout, rescued from Topanga Creek following the devastating Palisades Fire in January 2025, have been successfully relocated to The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County’s Arroyo Hondo Preserve. This release made possible through a partnership between The Land Trust, the California Department of…

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Press Release: Topanga Creek’s Rescued Southern California Steelhead Trout Find New Home in Arroyo Hondo Creek After Palisades Fire

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Gaviota, CA – In a significant conservation effort, over 200 critically endangered Southern California steelhead trout, rescued from Topanga Creek following the devastating Palisades Fire in January 2025, have been successfully relocated to The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County’s Arroyo Hondo Preserve. This release made possible through a partnership between The Land Trust, the California…

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Press Release: The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County Acquires Rincon Gateway Bluffs Property, Protecting a Jewel of Coastal Habitat Forever

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Carpinteria, CA – The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is proud to announce the acquisition of the Rincon Gateway, a 2.48-acre jewel of a property located at the southeastern entrance of Santa Barbara County. Nestled along the eastern edge of the Carpinteria Bluffs and adjacent to the Rincon Bluffs Preserve, this rare and ecologically…

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Press Release: Santa Barbara County’s Natural World: A $2.96 Billion Annual Driver of Economic Growth and Climate Resilience

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New report from the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County and Earth Economics highlights the connection between environmental stewardship and a thriving regional economy SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — 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…

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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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