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Friends of Arnold Meadow plan to buy 36‑acre parcel, pursue boardwalk and grants
Summary
Organizers and local officials at a community meeting in Arnold outlined a campaign to raise funds and pursue grants to buy a 36‑acre meadow, preserve wetland habitat and build an elevated, accessible boardwalk; next steps include forming a 501(c)(3) and meetings with regional grant partners.
Organizers of Friends of Arnold Meadow told a packed community meeting in Arnold that they intend to raise funds and apply for grants to purchase a 36‑acre parcel now marketed for private sale and to build an elevated, accessible boardwalk that would protect wetland habitat while providing pedestrian connections across town.
The effort, presented by local volunteers and supported in remarks by Calaveras County officials and regional partners, centers on acquiring the parcel so the county can own the land while a nonprofit would manage day‑to‑day operations. Organizers said grant programs the group has discussed with the Council of Governments (COG) and the Sierra Nevada Conservancy could cover land purchase and initial construction, and that community involvement will be required for grant applications.
Why it matters: the meadow sits between two halves of Arnold and contributors said a boardwalk could let people move between neighborhoods, access the Arnold Rim Trail and protect wetlands that organizers said support wildlife, including a reported five river otters. Organizers emphasized connectivity, wetland protection and accessibility —…
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