Santa Cruz Redwoods National Monument

Campaign Kick-off Thursday, Feb. 12 from 6-8 p.m. Kaiser Permanente Arena

The Valley Women’s Club Board, and a host of other local environmental, recreational, non-profit, and conservation organizations have joined in a remarkable coalition* to support creating The Santa Cruz Redwoods National Monument. They invite you to attend the Thursday, February 12 meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz to learn more and add your support. Speakers include former Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo.

The Monument would include over 5,800 acres of land north of Santa Cruz. Originally protected from expansive development by a coalition of non-profits that pooled their resources to purchase the land, it was deeded to the BLM in 2014. Many individuals were involved in the process of creating a management plan for the property at the time.

It was impossible to turn the land over to State Parks because the Parks system did not have the financial resources to deal with the land.

The VWC board understands the issues involved in making sure that the land is protected, not just opened for public use. The coalition will be deeply involved in the planning process if these amazing acres are declared a Monument by executive order. They encourage your involvement as well. Planning for a National Monument includes public participation.

The property is already protected from mineral extraction and timber harvests. We can help other uses, from hiking to horseback riding to mountain biking, are limited, regulated and well controlled/patrolled, to ensure the protection of these wild areas, and the beauty of these fragile lands and waterways.

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Santa Cruz Redwoods National Monument Campaign Kick-off
Thursday, February 12 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Kaiser Permanente Arena, Santa Cruz
For more information visit: santacruzredwoods.org

For your comments on the Santa Cruz Redwoods National Monument email: monument@santacruzredwoods.org

*Coalition Members Include: Valley Women’s Club • O’Neill Sea Odyssey • California Wildlife Foundation • Save Our Shores • Surfrider Foundation • Coastal Watershed Council • Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz • Amah Mutsun Tribal Band • KUSP Central Coast Public Radio • Sentinel Printers • Hill Tromper • the David & Lucille Packard Foundation • Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation • Resources Legacy Fund • Conservation Lands Foundation • The Nature Conservancy • Save The Redwoods League • Semper Virens Fund • Land Trust of Santa Cruz County