It is surprising to learn there has never been one over the 19 years of its existence, but good to hear one is finally being prepared and that the public, who owns the preserve, will be involved.
An excerpt.
Forums to help guide Cosumnes preserve
Long-term plan for river sanctuary looks for public's views.
By Matt Weiser -- Bee Staff Writer Published 12:01 am PDT Wednesday, July 26, 2006
The public is invited to help guide the future of Cosumnes River Preserve near Galt, one of the largest examples of natural floodplain habitat remaining in the Central Valley.
Managers of the 40,000-acre preserve are developing a long-term management plan for the first time in its 19-year history. The plan will guide restoration and recreation activities over the next 10 years.
"The preserve is really important as a regional habitat," said Jaymee Marty, regional ecologist for the Nature Conservancy, which manages the preserve. "It's a place that is protected from development but also allows people to come out and interact and enjoy the natural habitat."
The public process began Monday night with a meeting in Galt. Another meeting happens Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in Elk Grove at the Chapel in the Grove, 8990 Grove St. A third meeting is at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the preserve visitors center, 13501 Franklin Blvd. in Galt.
