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Arcata gets $2 million to add 114 acres to Sunny Brae forest City working to purchase 22 more acres of property
Source: Times-Standard, by Jessica Cejnar
Two state grants totaling more than $2 million are allowing Arcata to expand Sunny Brae Forest, protecting the headwaters of Jacoby Creek, Gannon Slough and Beith Creek from potential development, according to city environmental officials. September 20, 2011 The California Wildlife Conservation Board awarded Arcata about $1.95 million Tuesday that will be used toward the purchase price of a 114 acre piece of land known as the Morris Property, said Mark Andre, Arcata's director of environmental services. Another grant of $350,000 from the California Department of Transportation will also be used to purchase the Morris Property. The property is currently owned by Bob and Carol Morris.
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