The Open Space Authority protects sensitive lands, preserves natural communities and manages open space in ways that promote agriculture and compatible recreation.
The Open Space Authority protects sensitive lands, preserves natural communities and manages open space in ways that promote agriculture and compatible recreation.
The primary goal of the Open Space Authority is the preservation of undeveloped land in its natural state. Achieving this goal requires a systematic approach both to acquiring lands and managing them in a sound ecological manner.
Highest priority is given to buying and protecting land that will:
-Preserve the home territory of wildlife and native plants
-Safeguard water sources
-Create greenbelts and urban buffers
-Maintain the region's defining landscapes and vistas
-Offer outdoor recreation that respects the natural environment
-Encourage agriculture
-Provide regional trail connections
The Open Space Authority has 3 open space preserves open to the public 365 days a year for free. The trails are open to hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. Check our website for trail levels and conditions at https://www.openspaceauthority.org/visitors/activities.html.
