Land Trust News

The Land: Spring Newsletter

May 5, 2018

Check out our Spring Newsletter for all the news, including "The Protective Power of Conserved Land" and "Fire in the Chaparral", both addressing the impact of the recent Thomas Fire.

A Focus on Resilience After Southern California Fires

February 11, 2018

As Southern California communities look to rebuild after enduring devastating wildfires and mudslides, there is a growing call for more focus on forest resilience and smarter planning.

Arroyo Hondo Docent Training 2018

January 29, 2018

Spend springtime enjoying the beauty of Arroyo Hondo Preserve as you learn to become a Docent for this glorious natural paradise.

Land Trust Achieves 10-year Record

January 8, 2018

Land Trust Conserves 2 More Properties at the End of 2017 Achieving a 10-year Record SANTA BARBARA, CA – Another record-breaking year is in the books at the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County. With two conservation easements completed in…

Record-breaking Year for the Land Trust

January 4, 2018

The Land Trust completed five conservation easements in 2017—two concluded in the last days of December! 2017 conservation acreage total: 1,664 acres. The Land Trust’s lifetime conservation is now more than 27,000 acres.

Land Trust Announces Carpinteria Bluffs III has been Named

December 5, 2017

After public input and review last month, an official, “real,” name has been determined for Carpinteria Bluffs III. The permanently protected open space will be called Rincon Bluffs Preserve.

The Land: Fall Newsletter

November 14, 2017

Check out our Fall Newsletter for all the news, including "Dispatches from the Field" with our Conservation Manager, Graham Wesolowski, new Hot Springs Trail signage, and 88 acres protected in Toro Canyon.

Land Trust Selected as Carpinteria’s Fall Outstanding Community Partner

November 13, 2017

The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County has been selected as the City of Carpinteria's Outstanding Community Partner award recipient for Fall 2017. See the news from City Hall here.

New Deal Protects Unique Land On South Coast

September 30, 2017

Now, through a unique deal, more than 80 acres of this property will be preserved forever.

Toro Canyon’s Hay Hill Further Protected

September 29, 2017

Toro Canyon’s Hay Hill is home to a win-win-win land deal as John Gabbert, the new owner of the 88-acre property, recently shook hands with the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.

With Funds Secure to Buy Bluffs, Land Trust Has Reason to Celebrate

September 6, 2017

Just 15 months ago, the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County launched a $7.9 million campaign to buy Carpinteria Bluffs III, a small but important portion of the larger Carpinteria Bluffs area that overlooks Rincon Point.

Conservation Groups Raise Millions to Purchase Carpinteria Bluffs Property

August 11, 2017

Just 14 months ago, the Land Trust launched an ambitious $7.9 million campaign to purchase Carpinteria Bluffs III, a small but important portion of the larger Carpinteria Bluffs area that overlooks Rincon Point.

Bluffs III fundraising wraps ahead of schedule

August 10, 2017

Undeveloped coastal properties rank among the most valuable commodities in California, and protecting them is a battle often lost. Carpinterians, however, have triumphed not once but twice, as this week the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County announced the completion of its $7.9 million campaign to preserve the 21-acre Bluffs III property on the east end of Carpinteria Avenue.

Carpinteria Bluffs Permanently Preserved

August 10, 2017

Raising $6.9 million, the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is now the proud owner of 21 acres of open space on the Carpinteria Bluffs, a piece of oceanfront land that, over the years, investors have pushed to develop into a destination resort — only to be rebuffed by a conservation-minded community willing to back up sentiment with lots of cash.

Carpinteria Bluffs III awarded $144K CREF grant

July 5, 2017

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $144,750 Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund (CREF) grant to the City of Carpinteria towards the acquisition of the Carpinteria Bluffs III property on June 20. The grant brings Bluffs III fundraising…

Question + Answer with Arturo Tello, Carp Bluffs Artist-turned-advocate

May 28, 2017

Summer 2017 edition of Carpinteria Magazine (page 84) featuring an interview with artist-turned-advocate Arturo Tello.

Land Trust Newsletter Spring 2017

May 24, 2017

Get the latest copy of our Newsletter, The Land. Want to receive a hard copy? Contact Jennifer Stroh, Membership Coordinator, about becoming a member or renewing your membership.

Moonrise, Carpinteria Beach, Thomas Van Stein -- SOLD

Our Coastline, OAK Group Exhibit

March 27, 2017

Circling back to their original benefit show decades ago, The Oak Group once again contributes to saving more of the Carpinteria bluffs with a benefit art exhibit, “Coastline,” which is online through April 30, 2017. Guest artists Kevin Gleason, Kaaren…

State Grant Nearly Completes Bluffs III Fundraising

March 25, 2017

Bluffs III recently received a $450,000 windfall from the California Transportation Commission in the form of an Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program grant. The grant nearly completes fundraising for the 21-acre bluff top property located on the east end of…