Geology and Sensitive Species Why do some parts of More Mesa support few, and generally familiar, animals, while others are home to some of the more sensitive species in our region? The answer lies partly in past geologic activity in the Santa Barbara region. Santa Barbara is underlain with many fault systems, the activity of…
Many of you may remember the long and protracted campaign concerning the Hacienda Vieja Project. From 2004 to 2006, the More Mesa Preservation Coalition fought through all the public processes to ensure that this development was appropriate for More Mesa. We were deeply concerned about the size, bulk and scale of the proposed structures, as…
Earlier this year, in the February News, the More Mesa Preservation Coalition reported that More Mesa was for sale … for $110 Million. Shortly after this sale offering appeared in the “Multiple Listings”, the owner contracted with a local company to survey the property. The “poles” and flags” that may be seen in various areas…
Spring has come to More Mesa. Kites on the east side are nesting and we are expecting chicks soon. Many hawks are also nesting on, and around, More Mesa. And although the Northern Harrier was seen on More Mesa on April 10, it should be leaving in the near future for its breeding territory. While…
In pursuit of our mission to preserve More Mesa forever, the More Mesa Preservation Coalition (MMPC) constantly strives to reach the broadest spectrum of our community with our message. One technique we have used in the past is illustrated talks tailored to the needs of audiences such as Homeowners Associations, Fraternal and Service Organizations and…