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Sentenac Canyon and Cienega

A Good Idea

Description

The Sentenac Canyon and Cienega property is an 884-acre parcel of desert and wetlands that is home to a riparian habitat and more than 55 species of birds, including at least one species on the federal endangered species list. In 1993, The Anza-Borrego Foundation and other park officials used Transportation Enhancements (TE) funding to acquire the land.

Goal / Mission

The goal of the acquisition of Sentenac Canyon and Cienega was to protect the land from development and preserve its wildlife habitats.

Results / Accomplishments

The acquisition of the land protects important wetland and riparian habitats close to State Route 78 and County Road S-2, and also encourages pedestrian and equestrian traffic on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.

About this Promising Practice

Primary Contact
Howard Reynolds, Caltrans
916-654-2477
howard_reynolds@dot.ca.gov
Topics
Environmental Health / Wildlife
Economy / Economic Climate
Source
Rails to Trails Conservancy
Date of publication
Nov 2002
Date of implementation
1993
Geographic Type
Rural
Location
San Diego County, CA
For more details
http://www.enhancements.org/misc/TEGuide2002.pdf
Additional Audience
national parks

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