Mount Olympus County Preserve Expansion
The County of San Diego was awarded a State of California Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF) Deer and Mountain Lion Habitat grant in March 2023 to acquire the property. This acquisition expanded the 800-acre Mount Olympus County Preserve to over 1,200 acres, providing large, contiguous chaparral habitat for deer and mountain lion and other sensitive species.
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Why is this project on the 30×30 list?
Scientists say protecting 30% of our land and coastal waters by 2030 can protect and restore California’s natural places for plants and animals, help keep our ocean clean, and restore needed balance to our environment. An overwhelming number of Californians support this goal. Now, we need to work together to take regional action—and leverage this moment to foster more equitable access to nature in San Diego, as well as the benefits of climate resilience and biodiversity.