#cosca — Public Fediverse posts

Consistent with its mission of protecting and enhancing open space, tonight the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency voted to acquire a half-acre parcel along S. Ventu Park Road. The parcel joins a large amount of existing open space in the surrounding area, shown in green on the map.

I'm also grateful to the COSCA board for electing me as chair for the coming year, and electing Dorothy Sullivan as vice chair.

Taking care of our beloved open space is one of the most important things we do. Here's to continued good stewardship in the year ahead!

#cosca #openspace #venturacounty #conejovalley #crpd #thousandoaks #tocc

Tonight the @conejoopenspace board voted 5-0 to remove 23 Mexican fan palms from open space west of Lynn between Arboles and Flores, near Shenandoah.

VCFD recommended the removals because these trees contain highly flammable dead fronds and can send burning embers flying.

COSCA is seeking funding for the eventual removal of all Mexican fan palms and arundo grass, both non-native species, from the roughly 12,700 acres of open space it manages.

#WildfirePrevention #openspace #cosca #crpd #ThousandOaks #tocc

Preserving and enhancing open space is one of the most important things I do. Two recent news items on the conservation front:

1. Friday I joined a standing-room-only crowd at the annual fundraiser for the Conejo Open Space Foundation (COSF), which uses education and advocacy to promote and protect natural spaces. Here, secretary/founding director Elayne Haggan photographs one of the volunteers from a group that offers free removal of snakes without killing them. I'll post a link and also share an informative FB post from the group in comments. COSF also recognized Brian Stark, administrator of the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency, for his years of work protecting our natural environment.

2. Today, on the city's behalf, I signed a letter of support for the Rim of the Valley initiative that would add nearly 200,000 acres to the Santa Monica National Recreation Area, mostly to our north and east, creating a true ring of green around our entire area. The city has supported this initiative for several years running. I'll post a link with more information in comments.

#openspace #conservation #thousandoaks #conejovalley #santamonicamountains #cosca #cosf #samofund #tocc

With National Park and Recreation Month coming up in July, it's a perfect time to hear the annual report from our friends and partners at the Conejo Recreation and Park District. From classes to concerts, from swimming to STEM, there are all sorts of CRPD programs for residents of all ages. Parks really do make life better.

Fun fact: Did you know the city and CRPD jointly operate the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency, which manages the ring of green that surrounds the city?

#parksmakelifebetter #crpd #parks #recreation #openspace #cosca #conejovalley #thousandoaks #tocc

Wildfire prevention and preparedness is always top of mind, never more so than now.

Here’s an overview of ongoing efforts by COSCA, the joint powers agency between the city and CRPD, to protect open space and educate residents on risk reduction. We’re also working with other agencies, from the federal to the county level, on additional preparedness and resiliency measures.

#wildfires #wildfirepreparedness #wildfireprevention #thousandoaks #conejovalley #cosca #crpd #tocc

https://www.youtube.com/live/bn1GODJOWf8?t=4335s

Last week the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) board honored longtime chair Rorie Skei, third from left, and voted to nominate Dorothy Sullivan, next to Skei, as the board’s next citizen representative. This week the City Council unanimously approved Dorothy’s nomination. Both women are giants in local open-space usage and conservation.

Thank you Rorei, and welcome Dorothy!

📷: Brian Stark, COSCA administrator

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