Advocacy, Community Outreach | Aug 29, 2025

Shaping the Future : Gaviota State Parks

The three California State Parks on the Gaviota Coast (Gaviota State Park, Refugio State Beach, and El Capitán State Beach) are undergoing a multi-year General Plan Update that will shape […]


Advocacy | Dec 5, 2024

Let’s Finish the California Coastal Trail

We can’t wait any longer. The California Coastal Trail (CCT), a magnificent network of pathways spanning the Golden State’s breathtaking coastline, is nearing completion, with roughly 70% of its length […]


Advocacy | May 30, 2024

Save Hot Springs Trail

Stop damage to the historic riparian corridor!  The proposed Goerner Development Project in upper Hot Springs Canyon would: Pave over a scenic section of the Hot Springs Trail and remove […]


Advocacy | May 29, 2015

More Trails For Goleta

[06/30/15 UPDATE: The County Planning Commission added the following action to the Eastern Goleta Valley Community Plan: The County shall review, address, and revise the Goleta Trails Implementation Study. In addition […]


Advocacy | Sep 6, 2014

Send a Selfie Postcard

Secure Coastal Access and Trails [UPDATE: At Tuesday’s hearing the Planning Commission made a motion to send the project on to the Board of Supervisors without approving the project. Comment […]


Advocacy | Sep 8, 2013

Trail Funding in Recent Years

On August 28th, the County Riding and Hiking Trails Advisory Committee (CRAHTAC) gave a briefing to the County Planning Commission regarding concerns about the draft Gaviota Coast Plan. The presentation […]


Advocacy | Jul 8, 2013

Gaviota Coast Draft Plan Hearings

. Protect Gaviota Coast Public Access The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission hearings held on June 11th and 26th addressed the Recreation section of the draft Gaviota Coast Plan, which […]


Announcements, Advocacy | Oct 22, 2012

October 24th Presentation: California Coastal Trail

The Ellwood and Gaviota Coast Join us on Wednesday October 24th from 7pm to 8:30pm for a presentation and panel discussion on the California Coast Trail (CCT) in Santa Barbara […]