Planning for the Ecosystem in South County By Andrea Mackenzie

Changemaker Training December 10, 2011

Santa Clara County

Santa Clara CountyNatural Areas Face Growth Challenges

Santa Clara CountyNatural Areas Face Threat of Climate Change

Integrated Approach to Planning

Parts of the WholeWatersheds Clean Water for People and Wildlife

Parts of the WholeWorking Farms Healthy Local Food

Parts of the WholeWorking Ranches Resource Management Through Grazing

Parts of the WholeCommunity Greenbelts Vibrant Cities and Towns

Parts of the WholeWildlife Habitat Unique Ecosystems

Parts of the WholeOpen Space, Parks and Trails Healthy People, Healthy Communities

Land Protection Tools• Policy, regulation, zoning• Purchase of land• Conservation of easements• Mitigation• Voluntary incentives• Ecosystems Services Payments

Santa Clara CountyOpen Space Authority • Responsible for land and resource preservation over 2/3rds of Santa Clara County • Protects and manages 15,000 acres • Jurisdiction includes cities of Milpitas, San Jose, Campbell, Santa Clara, Morgan Hill, and Santa Clara County

Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve

Coyote Valley

Palassou Ridge

Silacci – Agricultural Easement

Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve

Our Legacy

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Planning for the Ecosystem in South County By Andrea Mackenzie

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