Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve
The Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve is a nature reserve in Santa Barbara County California managed by The Nature Conservancy. The land is host to a variety of wildlife species, as it touches two major terrestrial and two major marine biomes. Animals from both southern and northern California mix territories in this area.[1]
| Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve | |
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| Dangermond Preserve | |
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| Nearest city | Lompoc, California |
| Coordinates | 34.560°N 120.402°W |
| Area | 24,000 acres (9,700 ha) |
| Established | December 2017 |
| Governing body | The Nature Conservancy |
| dangermond | |
Location
The preserve is in south-west Santa Barbara County, California, with 8 miles (13 km) of along the Gaviota Coast and 24,000 inland acres (9,700 ha). It is adjacent to protected marine areas.[2] The land touches the south and east sides of Jalama Beach County Park.
History
The preserve was created in 2017 by a donation from Jack and Laura Dangermond.[3] The $165 million donation to The Nature Conservancy to secure the land was the largest the organization has ever received.[4]
References
- Gibbens, Sarah (22 December 2017). "Rare Swath of Pristine Southern California Coastline Protected". National Geographic. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- "Map". dangermond.maps.arcgis.com. The Nature Conservancy.
- "24,000-acre Coastal Ranch preserved by @nature_org at Point Conception with $165 Million Gift from @Esri Founders". www.nature.org.
- Helft, Miguel (December 22, 2017). "In Largest Ever Gift To Nature Conservancy, Tech CEO Preserves Pristine Stretch Of California Coast". Forbes. Retrieved January 1, 2021.