Foundation president, Harvey Fineberg, and chairman emeritus and co-founder, Gordon Moore, discuss the Statement of Founders’ Intent with staff.
Eastern Contra Costa County is a unique region with a rich landscape that is home to a number of rare plants and animals. More than 150 rare species are found in the area, including the San Joaquin kit fox, California red-legged frog, Alameda whipsnake and western burrowing owl.
The East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy is structured as a joint exercise of powers governed by representatives of local agencies organized to implement the East Contra Costa Habitat Conservation Plan. The plan, formalized in 2008, creates a coordinated, regional approach to conservation and the regulation of endangered species covering approximately 175,000 acres. It seeks to mitigate potential conflict between conservation and economic development, providing an opportunity to preserve diverse ecosystems, species and landscapes while reducing regulatory hurdles. The plan streamlines wildlife conservation permitting by empowering local land use planning agencies to grant approvals rather than require they go through state or federal processes. Expected benefits include the acquisition of additional recreation and open space in eastern Contra Costa County, an expanded market for land owners, greater local government control and greater regulatory and economic clarity.
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East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy
May 2014
$1,000,000
12 months
Nov 2011
$1,300,000
8 months
Creating positive outcomes for future generations.
