March 2005

As has been our tradition at the close of the year, we would like to share some highlights of what has been happening on More Mesa in 2008, and the work of the MMPC. Bio Study:  Field work, for the Updated Biological Resources Study requested by the owner of More Mesa, began in May of…

“Soft” Solution Offered to Solve Goleta Beach Erosion Problems Since 2003, the County of Santa Barbara has been investigating ways to mitigate the loss of beach area at Goleta Beach.  These losses are attributed to natural erosion that occurs during winter storms, and especially, severe ones.  Both “hard” solutions, which employ structures and/or rockwork, and…

Second Update on Hacienda Vieja Project No changes were offered by the developer at the 25 August meeting of the Planning Commission. After another two hour session, the Commission reiterated the ideas expressed at the last meeting and gave additional, and even more specific, direction for changes they feel are necessary. These included redesigning at…

Dear More Mesa Preservation Coalition Supporter, We are pleased to invite you to a community picnic on Saturday, October 11th, at More Mesa Open Space. The event, hosted by the Santa Barbara Land Trust, County Supervisor Laura Capps, and the More Mesa Preservation Coalition, is an opportunity to show our unwavering commitment to preserving More Mesa….

As the year comes to a close, we would like to share some highlights of MMPC’s work in 2007: More Mesa was offered for sale in early January, at an asking price of $110 Million.  There seem to be no serious buyers at this time. However, if the developable area on the 265 acre property…

Reptiles and Amphibians: In the past we have highlighted many of the biological resources found on More Mesa: birds, plants, mammals and, in last month’s update, our colorful insects, the butterflies. So it seems timely that the recent finding of a very long Gopher Snake shed should prompt this month’s discussion of the reptiles and…