BLM welcomes the public to celebrate the grand opening of Cotoni-Coast Dairies
North Trailhead at Cement Plant Road and Warranella Road
Davenport, CA
United States
Event Description
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to the grand opening of the Cotoni-Coast Dairies onshore unit of the California Coastal National Monument on Friday, August 15. A reservation only guided hike will take place at 3 pm; please RSVP at [email protected] as space is limited. The BLM Central Coast Field Office is honored to host this grand opening in partnership with National Conservation Lands, The Foundation for America’s Public Lands, Sempervirens Fund, The Trust for Public Land, and Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship.
“Providing public access to the Cotoni-Coast Dairies unit of the California Coastal National Monument has been a goal of the BLM since it was added to the Monument in 2017,” stated Central Coast Field Manager Zachary Ormsby. “Together, through the visionary efforts of the BLM, our partners, and local citizens, this initiative ensures future generations can enjoy these magnificent landscapes.”
Starting Saturday, August 16, Cotoni-Coast Dairies will be open daily from dawn until dusk, accessible via the North Trailhead at Cement Plant Road and Warranella Road. Parking is limited to 62 spaces; car-pooling or public transportation is encouraged.
Located near Davenport, Cotoni-Coast Dairies extends from the steep slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains to the marine coastal terraces overlooking the Pacific Ocean; it features a rich variety of habitats, including vibrant riparian areas and marine terraces, vital for local fish species and community water supply. The opening coincides with the 25th Anniversary of the BLM’s National Conservation Lands, encompassing 906 units and covering more than 38 million acres designated by Congress and the President to conserve special features, from winding rivers to mountain vistas.
For more information about the California Coastal National Monument, please visit the official website. For more information about Cotoni-Coast Dairies, please visit their website. The public can also contact the Central Coast Field Office for more information.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.