by Janet Koed GAVIOTA: A Celebration Gaviota provokes different meanings to different people. On January 30, a local Santa Barbara band launched their new album, GAVIOTA, at the Lobero theatre. To Scojo & the Keel, Gaviota represents a joyful musical […]
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By Ana Citrin You may have noticed new construction on the north side of Highway 101 just before the El Capitan State Beach exit, where El Capitan Canyon Resort is adding new buildings, new tent campsites, and a parking lot
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by Janet Koed Tidepool Magic On January 13, Gaviota Coast Conservancy gathered for a -1.38 low tide beach walk at Gaviota State Park with the goal of hoofing it up to Hollister Ranch. This hike is rarely accessible on the
by Lance Mason A VISIONARY COMMUNITY Isn’t Santa Barbara a beautiful place to live? I think it is. When is the last time you complained to friends or family, who live in Los Angeles or San Francisco or Las Vegas,
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As we bid farewell to 2023, I’m honored and humbled to extend our heartfelt appreciation to each one of you who has played an integral role in supporting the Gaviota Coast Conservancy’s mission to protect and preserve the awe-inspiring Gaviota
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It’s nice to bring you some good news. I’m pleased to report that together, we have a big win for local wildlife here on the Gaviota Coast. credit: Wikicommons Highway 101 is a major impediment to wildlife movement all across
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As the Executive Director of the Gaviota Coast Conservancy (GCC), I am reaching out to you on this Giving Tuesday with a heartfelt plea to join us in safeguarding the unparalleled beauty and ecological significance of the Gaviota Coast. The
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by Janet Koed We all have different ways of measuring the success of our personal day’s accomplishments. Yesterday, mine started out with a trip to Dos Pueblos Ranch to count monarch butterflies for the record books. Accompanied by a couple
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by Janet Koed Here is our schedule of hikes. Dates can change with weather dependency. Contact Janet@gaviotacoastconservancy.org if you want to be included on individual hike announcements and updates. Sunday, November 5, 4:00 – 6:00pm – Herb Hike at Baron
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First, the good news: the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is accepting written public comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (CHNMS), the first Tribally-nominated national marine sanctuary designation in the
