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Kite Hill
Hawthorne Canyon
Sorich Park
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Projects 
Bald Hill Ridge
Preserve
In late 1996 the Open
Space Committee announced the purchase of five spectacular acres on Bald
Hill's ridgeline near Fairfax. This
parcel, formerly known as the Quilici property, is now part of the larger
30 acre Bald Hill Ridge Preserve owned and managed by the Marin County Open
Space District. This was a top
priority acquisition since it lies adjacent to Marin Municipal Water
District land and the previously acquired Fraser and Cadden open space
properties, which were acquired in 1993 and 1995, respectively.
The property was also
considered to be significant because of its proximity to Bald Hill's
summit, a high priority for preservation due to its potential for
significant development. Adjacent
to Bald Hill, this property is located at the second highest elevation
along this vital ridgeline and greenbelt and is highly visible land that
can be seen from many parts of San Anselmo. The purchase price of approximately $950,000 for all three
properties was funded by a three-way match from MCOSD, the Marin Community
Foundation and the Town of San Anselmo, using its Open Space Fund and other
creative methods. Together these three parcels serve as testimony to the
Town's resolve and commitment to preserve the Bald Hill area as a landmark
for future generations.
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