A Call for Support – Save the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Giacomini Wetlands Restoration–LWCF Project “The Land and Water Conservation Fund is America’s most important program to conserve irreplaceable lands and improve outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the nation.” The LWCF “was established by Congress in 1964 to fulfill a bipartisan commitment to safeguard our natural areas, water resources and cultural heritage, and to provide recreation opportunities to all Americans.” Over the years, the Fund has
Coho Salmon Spawning The Public Lands Conservancy (PLC) endorses the acquisition of the San Geronimo Golf Course for open space to be managed and restored as parkland and critical habitat protection for endangered coho salmon. The acquisition will be orchestrated by the Trust for Public Land. The Trust has signed an option to purchase the 157 acre golf course and eventually turn it over to the Marin County Parks. The PLC believes the acquisition has
National Public Lands Day is September 30, 2017 America’s public lands and waters are treasures that move our hearts and spirits. They create a setting for recreation, inspiration, education, challenge, contemplation, and renewal. Bald Eagle, Northern California These lands and waters are precious to us as Americans and are often described as: the best of the best, our magnificent heritage, the heart and soul of our nation, an amazing gift, and places where we can
by Tom Baty, Fisherman, Conservationist, PLC Board Member Point Reyes Lighthouse Seven miles southeast of Point Reyes Lighthouse the ocean is in a rolling boil. Below the calm surface are acre upon acre of krill, the small shrimp that is a cornerstone species in this part of the Pacific Ocean. All around the boat dozens of whales surface, dive and feed through the clouds of reddish-orange shrimp–today mostly humpbacks and blues with an occasional minke
Recent legislation and congressional interest by members of the House Resources Committee has been focused on privatization of public lands. The PLC will monitor the progress of these efforts and create action to fight the loss of public spaces. We intend to watchdog any local or congressional actions.