Press Releases

For more information about Midpen programs or activities, or to request to be added to Midpen's press release distribution list, reporters can contact Midpen Public Affairs Specialist II Ryan McCauley at rmccauley@openspace.org or 650-691-1200 x644.

Midpen purchase expands El Sereno Preserve for habitat and future regional trail connections

June 30, 2021

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District announced today that it has expanded El Sereno Open Space Preserve by closing escrow on the purchase of 182.15 acres of open space land that includes northern slopes and ridgeline of Mount El Sereno.

Midpen board prioritizes open space projects, approves the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget and Action Plan

June 25, 2021

On June 9, 2021 the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District board of directors adopted a $89.6 million budget to support 117 projects for the fiscal year running from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

Pursuit of shared enforcement rights of Lehigh Quarry Ridgeline Protection Easement

June 24, 2021

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District approves pursuit of shared enforcement rights to protect viewsheds and habitat bordering Lehigh Cement Plant & Quarry.

Midpen Open Space finalizes new Wildland Fire Resiliency Program

May 14, 2021

A major milestone was reached this week in the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s efforts to proactively expand its ongoing wildland fire prevention, preparation and response work.