Nearly a decade after the Sonoma Developmental Center campus was permanently closed, its surrounding open spaces have been transferred into permanent protection! The state has come through on its promise to protect the natural, wild, healthy habitats by transferring 650 acres to California State Parks, expanding Jack London State Historic Park to more than 2,200 acres.

Preserving this land protects a crucial wildlife corridor between the Mayacamas Mountains and Sonoma Mountain, ensuring the safe movement of apex predators, including mountain lions, foxes, coyotes, and badgers. The transfer also means increased opportunities for recreation and dramatically improved fire safety for the region.

In anticipation of this event, we have secured funding earmarked for trail alignment and improvement, mapping and access upgrades, wildlife studies, and habitat restoration, and we have been waiting for this moment to partner with State Parks and Jack London State Park Partners to make it happen. We are thrilled to see this day finally come!

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