I am exploring the option of working with the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and the San Mateo County Department of Parks. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District operates 26 open space preserves which are open to the public, year round and free of charge. They create projects designed to ensure that the lands are properly maintained and provide public access without damaging the local ecosystems. In many ways the Midpeninsula Open Space District fulfills the same role a city's parks and recreation program would if these spaces fell in city jurisdiction. The San Mateo County Department of Parks fulfils a similar role: monitoring, maintaining and promoting open space parks and trails throughout San Mateo County. These parks include some Redwood Forests and Coastal areas. As an avid outdoorsmen myself I find it extremely important to preserve the unique ecosystems found in the Bay Area. I feel that nature is truly a "voiceless" entity and since everyone is a stakeholder in our environments stability and health the government should do as much as possible to protect our environment from further development and pollution. Hopefully I can learn more about what our government does to protect these areas and how they can expand their efforts.
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