GGNRA update at MCC 4/10

[Lisa Ketcham]

Christine Carey, San Mateo County Community Planner for Parks Conservancy, will report on GGNRA's current projects and activities at Rancho at the Wednesday April 10 MCC meeting, 7:00 pm at Granada Sanitary District meeting room (504 Ave Alhambra, 3rd floor, El Granada.

Lisa Ketcham
www.MidcoastCommunityCouncil.org

[Lisa Ketcham]

From MCC 4/10 draft minutes, Christine's report:

·       First newsletter in print now - will mail out as hard copy this time only in order to reach more people to let them know they can sign up for electronic news.

·       Signage recently installed. Regulations posted have not changed - same interim regulations as when NPS took over Rancho. 

·       Dog management plan delayed due to federal funding sequestration - waiting for green light from Washington hopefully in May -- 5 alternatives for dog walking. 

·       Trail work being done, bridges replaced (1 done, 3 more done in May), blocking off areas where vehicles access.

·       Parking study will be completed before trailheads determined. Currently gathering data, then another committee meeting.

·       Mowing procedures changing due to avoidance of ground bird nesting season. No mowing till after July 31.  Fire management team will put together plan this summer with public outreach. 

·       Two upcoming events - Earth Day 4/20 at Mori Point.  Parks Alive 5/5 at Quarry Park 10-2.