FOTEC ARCHIVE
Ellwood Mesa Has Been Saved!
The Trust for Public Land, Feb. 2005
Thanks to the generosity and commitment of many individuals and organizations, both public and private, Ellwood Mesa is now finally and forever protected. The city of Goleta assumed public ownership of the mesa on February 4th, 2005, ensuring that this beautiful place will be preserved in its natural state for the enjoyment of future generations. The 137-acre mesa will be dedicated as the Sperling Preserve at a community celebration on March 4th, 2005. [ read more ]
$20.4 M Goal Met!
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Jan. 4, '05: We've Climbed the $20.4 Million Mountain!
Two anonymous donors helped us turn the corner this last month of the fundraising campaign! Fulfilling a pledge made earlier, the first donor sent a whopping $40,000 check to FOTEC's mailbox: WOW. And then "out of the blue" comes the $307,000 donor who CLOSED THE GAP! Wish we could send these two a few hugs! Our thanks always.
"The Trust for Public Land (TPL) announced today that it has received a $307,000 gift...The donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has lived in the Santa Barbara area for over ten years and has visited Ellwood Mesa on numerous occasions."
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"We are extremely grateful for this timely gift. FOTEC can now look forward to its next task – looking at all the details of well-funded management that will preserve the 'Ellwood Experience' that this donor, like us, so enjoys,"
-Chris Lange, president of Friends of the Ellwood Coast.
While this latest contribution ensures that the Mesa will be preserved in perpetuity, TPL will continue to accept new donations and collect pledges from anyone wanting to participate in the acquisition until January 31, 2005. Gifts of $1,000 or more received by the January 31, 2005 will be listed on a central donor recognition marker.
Thanks to our sponsors!
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