The Randall Preserve is a former oil field in Orange County undergoing transformation into a coastal open space. Planning efforts are being led by the Coastal Corridor Alliance and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, for the creation of three plans. The plans will soon be available for public comment.
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Environmental Groups Raise Concerns Over OC School District Property Lease Near Banning Ranch
The Coastal Corridor Alliance is calling out the Newport-Mesa Unified School District over concerns that the proposed lease of an 11-acre property next to the Randall Preserve violates the state’s Surplus Land Act.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Schlotterbeck: Transformative Moments Lead to Decades of Success & Positive Changes—Thank You Jean H. Watt
Jean H. Watt’s legacy includes creating multiple non-profits, saving natural lands, and protecting our coasts from overdevelopment and pollution. From saving pets to serving on the City Council and creating a housing trust—Jean united voices and votes. On Saturday, October 14 family, friends, and fans will convene to celebrate her service oriented life.
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Banning Ranch Officially Preserved as Open Space and Future Public Park
Banning Ranch is slated become the Randall Preserve and open up for public access after a few years of cleanup.
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Banning Ranch is One Step Closer to Becoming Preserved Open Space
After battling to maintain open space at Banning Ranch near Newport Bay since 2016, the final funding needed to conserve the 385-acre property has been acquired.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Welsh: A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Preserve Banning Ranch
The last largest remaining coastal open space is within striking distance of being protected forever thanks to the alignment of willing sellers, conservation funding, and the hard work of many individuals and elected officials.
Posted inOutdoors
$11 Million Grant Gets Banning Ranch Closer to Becoming Public Park
After a donation from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Banning Ranch Conservancy needs to raise $14 million more for the area to become a coastal public park.
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Newport Beach Questions Banning Ranch Park Preservation, Wants Housing There
Newport Beach Mayor Brad Avery said the city needs to use some of the land to build homes if the city is to meet the state’s housing goals, while conservationists want no development on the land.
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Collective Fight Could Expand Orange County’s Open Space Landscape
After decades of fighting, public land advocates are making steps to preserve or expand more open space in Orange County.
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Banning Ranch One Step Closer to Becoming Coastal Public Park with $8 million State Grant
In an era where Orange County is quickly developing remaining privately owned open space, some refer to Banning Ranch as “nature’s last stand.”
