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The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County puts its big win at Laurel Curve on the big screen.

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The Santa Cruz Boardwalk Giant Dipper has drawn over 60 million thrill-seekers to scream while careening around the roller coaster’s hairpin turns. But more than 65,000 motorists a day know that roller coaster ride pales compared to the high-speed, white-knuckle turns it takes to get to and from Santa Cruz by driving over Highway 17.

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With this property acquisition, the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County safeguards critical habitat for this endangered, federally and state-listed species.

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The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County has preserved some sweet spots to enjoy the best season.

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The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County helps mountain lions, badgers and other critters who risk death on highways that bisect their habitats.

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The Nature Connection Campaign funds will go to building an animal crossing to ensure wildlife connectivity, new trails and farmland protection over a three-year period.

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03/08/2022
In 2011, four onprofit partners—Sempervirens Fund, Peninsula Open Space Trust, Land Trust of Santa Cruz County and Save the Redwoods League—began revitalizing San Vicente Redwoods alongside the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. Soon work will begin on a public trail system.

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03/06/2022
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has granted $4 million to the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County for a cooperative project with the Department of Conservation to acquire and preserve Rocks Ranch. The 2,613-acre property is near San Juan Bautista.

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Local coho salmon have declined more than 95 percent from their historic population level, and the main culprit is degradation of spawning grounds. Two recent initiatives seek to turn the tide.

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