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East Bay Regional Park District Vinson Property Acquisition- Devaney Canyon Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park Alameda County Altamont Landfill Open Space Fund Application for Grant Funding PROJECT DESCRIPTION East Bay Regional Park District proposes to acquire 106 acres of open space, a portion of Devaney Canyon, located at the northern boundary of Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park. The addition of this property will bring the total acreage of the park to 4,850 acres. Located in close proximity to the cities of Pleasanton and Dublin, the property is situated approximately one mile southwest of Dublin Canyon Road and 1-580. Consisting of gentle and steeply sloped terrain, the property contains riparian corridor, oak/bay woodland, chaparral and grasslands. This type of environment provides habitat for California red-legged f~og, California tiger salamander, and Alameda whipsnake. Other species likely to be supported by the property's rich habitat include mountain lion, bobcat, deer, fox, golden eagle and other raptors. This acreage will provide an important habitat linkage to publicly owned property and protect a wildlife corridor in this highly urbanized region. This acreage is a portion of a 240-acre property on which a homesite is currently being developed. Located in an unincorporated area of Alameda County, the property's zoning designation would allow it to be developed into two home sites. Acquisition by the Park District of 106 acres of this property will prevent further development. The proposed acquisition is comprised of three separate parcels, two of which are contiguous to each other, and all three are contiguous with Park District property. Elevations range f~om 750 to 1,100 feet above sea level. The property offers panoramic views of the San Ramon Valley, the cities of Pleasanton and Dublin, the Livermore area, and Mt. Diablo, with more secluded views of Devaney Canyon and adjacent Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park. Steep terrain, with portions heavily wooded, provides excellent habitat and a wildlife corridor linking Pleasanton Ridge with surrounding open space to the north and west. Acquisition of this 106 acres in a secluded part of Devaney Canyon will aid in important resource protection goals by maintaining open space, protecting endangered species habitat, extending a wildlife corridor, and expanding Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park's northern boundary.