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Midpen officials outline wildfire resilience, species protection and a Highway 17 wildlife undercrossing in update to Cupertino council

5120737 · July 2, 2025
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Summary

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District board leaders briefed the Cupertino City Council on the district's preserves, wildfire-resiliency projects carried out with CAL FIRE and other partners, habitat protections including for the San Francisco garter snake, and a planned wildlife undercrossing near Lexington Reservoir.

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District board leaders presented an informational update to the Cupertino City Council on July 1 describing the district's mission, preserves and upcoming projects that affect Cupertino residents.

Jed Seer, president of Midpen's board (who indicated his name pronunciation during the presentation), and Craig Gleeson, a director representing Ward 1 which includes portions of Cupertino, described the district's scope: 27 preserves totaling roughly 72,000 acres, publicly accessible trails and a volunteer force of more than 1,000 people a year. The district is funded primarily by a portion of property tax and received voter approval of Measure…

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