Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve Plan

Document Description: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD) is developing a Preserve Plan for the Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. The Preserve is currently open to public access by permit only. The Plan would provide additional public access and trail opportunities, additional vehicle access and parking, new restroom facilities, and other additional public use facilities, including potential re-use of existing structures at the former Alma College site and improvements to (and development of new) equestrian facilities at the existing Bear Creek Stables. Special events are also being considered. The Plan would include improvement to native habitat, maintenance of roads, and providing safe road crossings. Resource management efforts under the Plan would focus on Sudden Oak Death, invasive plants, and protecting bat habitat.

Contact Information: Lisa Infante Bankosh
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
330 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 691-1200

Development Type: Other (Open Space Preserve)
Local Action: Other Action Other Action: Preserve Plan
Project Issues: Aesthetic/Visual Air Quality Archaeologic-Historic Biological Resources Drainage/Absorption Flood Plain/Flooding Forest Land/Fire Hazard Geologic/Seismic Minerals Noise Population/Housing Balance Public Services Recreation/Parks Schools/Universities Septic System Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading Solid Waste Toxic/Hazardous Traffic/Circulation Vegetation Water Quality Water Supply Wetland/Riparian Growth Inducing Land Use Cumulative Effects
Reviewing Agencies: Air Resources Board, Transportation Projects California Department of Parks and Recreation California Highway Patrol Caltrans, District 4 Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 3 Department of Water Resources Native American Heritage Commission Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 2 Resources Agency