Created in 1972, Midpen is an independent special district that helps plants, animals and people thrive throughout the greater Santa Cruz Mountains region by preserving a connected greenbelt of more than 70,000 acres of public open space. These diverse and scenic landscapes, from bay wetlands to redwood forests and coastal grasslands, host an incredible diversity of life, making our region one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots.
Our Mission
Midpen’s mission is to acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt of open space land in perpetuity, protect and restore the natural environment, and provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education.
On the Coast, Midpen has an expanded mission: to acquire and preserve in perpetuity open space and agricultural land of regional significance, protect and restore the natural environment, preserve rural character, encourage viable agricultural use of land resources, and provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education.
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History
Represented Cities
| San Mateo County | Santa Clara County |
|---|---|
Atherton East Palo Alto El Granada Half Moon Bay La Honda Loma Mar Menlo Park Montara Moss Beach Pescadero Portola Valley Redwood City San Carlos San Gregorio Woodside | Cupertino Los Altos Los Altos Hills Los Gatos Monte Sereno Mountain View Palo Alto Saratoga Sunnyvale |