East West Ranch Public Access and Resource Management Plan

Cambria, CA

Using a rigorous public workshop and hearing process, RRM Design Group prepared the Constraints Analysis and completed the Public Access and Resource Management Plan for the East West Ranch in Cambria.

The Plan focuses on restoration of habitat types (a creek riparian corridor, seasonal wetlands, Cambria Pine forests, mixed Oak/Toyon woodlands, grasslands, coastal scrub, coastal bluffs, tidelands, and non-native plant communities) and protection of habitats known for special status species (the Southern Steelhead Trout, the Southwestern Pond Turtle, the California Red-legged Frog, and the Tidewater Goby). Restoration efforts also included creek bank stabilization; removal of cattle-grazing from sensitive areas; hand/mechanical removal of non-native plants; bluff-top stabilization with native plantings; and reconstruction and stabilization of an erosion gulley.

Increased public access and resource enhancements included trail development, a community park, stream bank stabilization and habitat restoration, fire hazard reduction, and realignment of water and sewer utilities lines. RRM provided vital coastal permitting.

The plan was adopted by the District Board in 2003.