SAN MATEO COUNTY

ACCESSIBLE COAST, FORESTS SUSTAIN PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE

San Mateo County’s spectacular coastline lies within easy reach of 3 million people. The county is home to old-growth redwood forests, rare species, prime farmland, and four regional north-south trails. With the protection of key corridors and careful stewardship, we can preserve these lands for generations.

map Population
2005: 722,000 | 2020 projection: 801,000

Conservation in Action
The first habitat conservation plan in the nation, adopted in 1983, protects several endangered and threatened native butterfly species in San Bruno Mountain State and County Park.

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Protect the coast to safeguard watersheds, help complete
skyline-to-sea trails, preserve wildlife migration corridors, and
support the county’s unique coastal agriculture.

Restore baylands and urban creeks (many now diverted to
culverts and pipes) to provide essential habitat.

Prevent subdivision and large-lot residential development to
help protect up to 40,000 acres of farmland and natural areas.
• Fund park maintenance to keep San Mateo’s natural areas
healthy and accessible to the public.

San Mateo County parks and open space areas record more than 5 million visits every year.

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