Authority staff recently helped avert a disastrous fire on the Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve that could have destroyed trees and wildlife habitat on hundreds of acres. Field staff discovered a hillside fire, notified Cal Fire, and helped them navigate access roads to the property. The firefighters quickly contained the blaze. The Authority’s partnerships with Cal Fire and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department ensure maximum protection of public lands from fire and natural disasters, as well as illegal activities such as poaching and vandalism.
Open space land protection does not end with purchase of a property — it is just the beginning. The Authority monitors and maintains its properties to insure against fire and flooding. Volunteer Trail Patrol and Land Stewards work with Authority staff to protect people, wildlife and natural resources.
June 28, 2012
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For media inquiries contact:
Charlotte Graham
Public Information Officer
cgraham@openspaceauthority.org