The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County
Storm Damage Temporarily Closes Arroyo Hondo Preserve, Recovery Efforts Underway
Recent winter storms caused extensive damage at Arroyo Hondo Preserve on the Gaviota coast, resulting in flooding, landslides, and impacts to trails, roads, parking areas, and infrastructure. For safety reasons, the preserve is currently closed while conditions continue to shift…
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County Celebrates 40 Years of Conservation with Landmark Achievements in 2025
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is closing out its 40th year with a record of meaningful conservation impact, deepened community engagement, and strengthened stewardship across the region. Since its founding in 1985, the Land Trust has partnered with…
Land Trust Secures First Permanent Conservation Easement on More Mesa in Santa Barbara
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, in partnership with the Office of Supervisor Laura Capps and Santa Barbara County and The More Mesa Preservation Coalition, is proud to announce the first-ever permanent conservation easement on More Mesa. The 36-acre…
Land Trust for Santa Barbara County Expands Arroyo Hondo Preserve with 80-Acre Acquisition of Steelhead Lookout
Entire length of Arroyo Hondo Creek is now 100% protected The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is proud to announce the successful acquisition of Steelhead Lookout, an 80-acre property expanding the beloved Arroyo Hondo Preserve to more than 900 acres.…
Land Trust for Santa Barbara County and Partners Celebrate Successful Spawning of Rescued Steelhead Trout in Arroyo Hondo Creek
In a groundbreaking update to an inspiring conservation effort, critically endangered Southern California steelhead trout rescued from Topanga Creek after the January 2025 Palisades Fire have successfully spawned in their new home at the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County’s…
Topanga Creek’s Rescued Southern California Steelhead Trout Find New Home in Arroyo Hondo Creek After Palisades Fire
In a significant conservation effort, over 200 critically endangered Southern California steelhead trout, rescued from Topanga Creek following the devastating Palisades Fire in January 2025, have been successfully relocated to The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County’s Arroyo Hondo Preserve.…
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County Acquires Rincon Gateway Bluffs Property
Protecting a Jewel of Coastal Habitat Forever The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is proud to announce the acquisition of the Rincon Gateway, a 2.48-acre jewel of a property located at the southeastern entrance of Santa Barbara County. Nestled…
Santa Barbara County’s Natural World: A $2.96 Billion Annual Driver of Economic Growth and Climate Resilience
New report from the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County and Earth Economics highlights the connection between environmental stewardship and a thriving regional economy The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, in collaboration with Earth Economics, has released a groundbreaking…