Peninsula Open Space Trust Grant

Organization - Peninsula Open Space Trust
Grant Amount - $2,300,000
Foundation - Moore Foundation
Grant Purpose - This grant will support the Peninsula Open Space Trust to permanently protect 1,047 acres of Mindego Hill, a highly visible and scenic ridge line in San Mateo County. The parcel will become part of the Russian Ridge Open Space Reserve and help create a strategic swath of open space containing nearly 33,000 acres, linking core wild lands for both wildlife habitat connectivity and plant dispersal, and adding recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.


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