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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

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...

Land Trust Treks

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Land Trust Treks are a free, public series of guided hikes for the community to explore scenic Santa Barbara County and to meet your local Land Trust.

Visit Arroyo Hondo Preserve

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The Arroyo Hondo Preserve is open to the public on the first and third full weekends of each month, advanced reservations required.

News Stories

04.09.2025 NEWS

Federal Funding FAQs: 2025 Update

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...

03.10.2025 NEWS

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

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...

03.07.2025 NEWS

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

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...

02.17.2025 NEWS

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

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 important parcel offers significant coastal...

02.13.2025 NEWS

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

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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Upcoming Events

05.18.2025 EVENTS

Picnic at the Preserve 2025

SUNDAY, MAY 18TH, 2025 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Arroyo Hondo Preserve, Gaviota Coast Join us this spring at Arroyo Hondo Preserve on the Gaviota Coast for an extra special celebration of the Land Trust’s 40 years of conservation in Santa Barbara County. Enjoy a day filled with locally sourced food and wine, a live...