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Supervisors, PUC and federal partners outline multi‑year plan to open Peninsula Watershed trails
Summary
The committee heard SFPUC planning updates for trails and an annual permit system to expand public access to 23,000 acres of Peninsula Watershed land while protecting endangered species; agencies outlined construction timelines, CEQA coordination and a possible transition from docent‑led tours to an annual permit model.
Supervisor John Avalos called a hearing on expanding public access to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Peninsula Watershed, describing the public desire for responsible recreational access while protecting sensitive habitats.
Steve Ritchie, assistant general manager for water at the SFPUC, and Tim Ramirez of the SFPUC’s natural resources and lands division said the watershed (approximately 23,000 acres) supplies about 7–8% of the city’s water and is…
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