HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution - 02-33- 20021023 - Marin County 30th Anniver RESOLUTION No. 02-33
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
HONORING THE MARIN COUNTY OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS 30TH ANNIVEIZSARY
WHEREAS,the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District firmly
believes that it takes the work of many open space districts, agencies, and organizations in multiple
jurisdictions to make a long-term positive impact on the preservation of open space lands in the greater Bay
Area; and
WHEREAS, generally concurrent with the District's own formation in 1972, the people of Marin
County voted to create and provide funding for the Marin County Open Space District(MCOSD)with the
mission of acquiring, preserving, and managing areas of natural landscape within the County; and
WHEREAS, since that time, the MCOSD has been successful in preserving over 14,000 acres of
pristine and irreplaceable open space land from redwoods to lagoons; from critical habitats to watersheds;
and from wildflower-filled meadows to cool, damp canyons; and
WHEREAS, during its remarkable 30-year tenure, the MCOSD has achieved many successes,
including the creation of a highly effective volunteer corps, which has made significant progress in battling
invasive non-native plant species, restoring oak woodlands and other sensitive habitats, constructing
essential trail connections, monitoring land conditions, and making visitor contacts; and
WHEREAS, among its truly noteworthy efforts the MCOSD counts the monitoring and
inventorying of the threatened spotted owl - a species which shows continued mating and rearing of young
in Marin's open spaces; significant erosion control and protection of fish habitat; protection of rare plant
species from grazing damage; restoration of habitats for marine mammals, fish, and water birds at Bolinas
Lagoon; and other critical work to manage, protect, and enhance the natural undeveloped character of
Marin's open space, while accommodating a `light-on-the-land' level of public recreational and educational
activities.
Now, TIIEREFoRE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District does hereby honor and extend its sincere congratulations to the Marin County Open Space District
on the occasion of its 301h Anniversary, and applauds its continuing and tireless efforts in building a viable
open space community among its constituents, and its dedication and commitment to the fundamental ideals
of open space preservation as a key means of maintaining and improving the quality of life for the residents
of Marin Comity.
Adopted by the Board of Directors
October 23, 2002