Potrero Nuevo Farm Restoration Project
Program
Upland Habitat Restoration
Primary RCD
San Mateo Resource Conservation District
Lead Implementer
San Mateo Resource Conservation District
Funders
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Other Organizations
Point Blue Conservation Science
Project Primary Contact
Kellyx Nelson (kellyx@sanmateorcd.org)
Project Stage
Planning/Design
Duration
2019 - 2024
Estimated Total Cost
$100,000.00
Secured Funding
$0.00
No Funding Source Identified Yet
$0.00
Targeted Funding
$100,000.00
Watershed Restoration
Upland Habitat Restoration
Potrero Nuevo Farm is a 300-acre farm south of Half Moon Bay, CA, that integrates farming, grazing and wildlands. There are several ponds on site that are utilized by wildlife and cattle. The surrounding pond margin habitat is dominated by weedy species and can be improved by planting native vegetation, primarily trees and shrubs. The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) and Students and Teachers Restoring a Watershed (STRAW) are partnering to incorporate student, parent and teacher volunteers, to assist in site preparation, project installation, maintenance and monitoring.
Targeted Performance Measure
- Plants Installed: 200
Project Themes
- Climate Change
- Education
One of three potential planting sites. Note abundance of Hemlock and thistles.
Credit: Cleopatra Tuday
Location
Budget
$100,000.00 Targeted Funding: Grant (PG&E)
Photos
One of three potential planting sites. Plants will discourage growth of Eucalyptus while adding habitat for birds and pollinators. (Timing: Before)
Credit: Cleopatra Tuday
Project last updated 2/15/2023