Help Us Conserve
the Hearst Ranch

We thank you for taking the time to help conserve the Hearst Ranch.

At this time there is no additional action needs to be taken as the Ranch itself is now protected forever.

However, California State Parks is in the process of of preparing a management plan for the increased size of William Randoph Hearst Memorial State Beach covers 18 miles of the California Central Coast.

 

-- Information below is for reference only at this time. --

1. Send an E-mail to us, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) and the Governor of California and other important officials supporting the Project

We are into the home stretch and your support is necessary to make this funidng happen. We need you help by sending an e-mail or letter of support to the Wildlife Conservation Board, the governor and elected officials prior to the August 12, 2004 hearing. You can do so by sending them an e-mail, or writing them a letter.

• To send an e-mail: <Click Here>

Note: We automatically get a copy of your letter as well, so no need send a copy to us.

• Or if you prefer to write a letter, we have created several sample letters about the project. Sample Letter 8 is the most appropriate at this time. Just copy and paste them into your word processor, or copy them into the E-mail. The names and address of all the elected officials are post on the links page. To view the sample letters <Click Here>

2. With upcoming hearing we are collecting names of supporters for the project.

If you are a supporter please send us an E-mail with the following information

• Name or Business
• Address (Optional)
• City, State, Zip
• Phone Number (Optional)
• Whether you support the efforts to conserve the Hearst Ranch or Not?.
• Can we use your name or Business publicy to support the process?
• To send us an e-mail: <Click Here>

3. Follow Up with Send a letter of support for the Hearst Ranch to elected officials:

Assemblyman Abel Maldonado San Luis Obispo Office 1302 Marsh Street SLO, CA 93401 Phone: (805) 549-3381 Fax: (805) 549-3400 E-mail: Abel Maldonado	State Senator Bruce McPherson San Luis Obispo Office 1302 Marsh Street SLO, CA 93401 Email: Bruce McPherson
Congresswoman Lois Capps San Luis Obispo Office 1411 Marsh Street, Suite 205 SLO, CA 93401 Phone: (805) 546-8348 Fax: (805) 546-8368 E-mail: Lois Capps	Congressman Bill Thomas San Luis Obispo Office 6500 Palma Avenue, Suite 210 Atascadero, CA 93422 Ph. 805-461-1034 - North County Ph. 805-549-0390 - South County Fx. 805-481-1323 E-mail: Bill Thomas
California Coastal Conservancy Sam Schuchat 11th Floor, 1330 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 Phone. (510) 286-1015 Fax. (510) 286-0470 Email: Sam Schuchat	Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-445-2841 Fax: 916-445-4633 Email: governor@governor.ca.gov

 

 

We have created several sample letters if you choose to use them. Just copy and paste them into your word processor, or copy them into the E-mail.

Click Here for: <Sample Letters>

4. Send copies of your letters of support for the Hearst Ranch to American Land Conservancy so they can track support as well.

 

American Land Conservancy
Kara W. Blakeslee
Project Manager
American Land Conservancy
1241 Johnson Avenue, No. 343
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone (805)440-6650
E-mail: kara@alcnet.org

5. Send this Web Site Address to you Friends. We need to spread the word.

http://www.hearstranchconservation.org/

6. Make a donation to the American Land Conservancy, Hearst Ranch Project Fund

With the announcement of the agreement between American Land Conservancy and the Hearst Corporation. The American Land Conservancy is now moving into the funding stage of the project. The project will require funds from multiple sources to make this project a success. These sources are:

• The State of California
• Possibly Federal Funds
• Private Foundations and Organizations
• Individuals like yourself

We are now asking to help with the funding process by making a donation the the American Land Conservancy in any amount that meets your needs.

This serves two purposes:

• A financial contribution to the project itself
• It shows that there is public support for the project and people are willing to spend their hard earned dollars to complete the Hearst Ranch Conservation Project.

All donations are tax-deductible and will only go to the
Hearst Ranch Project Fund.

Make Checks payable and send to:

American Land Conservancy
Hearst Ranch Project Fund
1388 Sutter Street, Suite 810
San Francisco, CA 94109
Telephone 415-749-3010
FAX: 415-749-3011

Note:
For large donations, gifts of stock, or other assets
please contact the American Land Conservancy directly.

Thank you for your help.