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

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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…

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

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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…

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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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In the News: 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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After several years of negotiations, the Land Trust has reached an agreement with the County of Santa Barbara and our landowner partners at La Cumbre Mutual Water Company on an environmentally sensitive, lower-impact design for the Modoc Multi-Use Path. As a part of our agreement on the Modoc path, we have commitment from the County…

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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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Picnic at the Preserve

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Celebrate 40 years of conservation at Arroyo Hondo Preserve! Enjoy local food & wine, hands-on activities, a live auction, and more!

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