Save the Mesa Donates $28,000 to Land Conservancy

Monday February 19, 2007

The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County gathered over one hundred members, partners and supporters to reflect on a year of accomplishments and look ahead to the future of local land conservation during its inaugural Annual Report Reception at the prestigious Monday Club. The event featured the presentation of a substantial check from the Nipomo-based organization, Save the Mesa, to fund conservation and education initiatives in Black Lake Canyon. The $28,000 donation was the last of the original $250,000 Save the Mesa received as a lawsuit compromise over The Woodlands project in Nipomo. Marianne Buckmeyer, President of Save the Mesa, recounted the excellent work accomplished by the Land Conservancy in Nipomo through previous support. “We’ve created a good partnership with community groups, and it’s nice we’re able to move their goals and projects forward,” said Marianne Buckmeyer.

The Land Conservancy has received a total of $159,640 from Save the Mesa over the past five years for land conservation, community education and habitat restoration work. “The partnership we’ve enjoyed with Save the Mesa over the last few years has allowed us to expand our services and conservation work in the south county. We plan to continue restoring Black Lake Canyon and to provide opportunities for the community to interact with this important natural area,” said Bob Hill, Land Conservancy Conservation Director. Δ