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Redlands joins Highland and conservation district to plan 7.3 miles of Santa Ana Wash trails
Summary
Council approved an MOU with the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District and the city of Highland to plan and fund 7.3 miles of recreational trails in the Santa Ana Wash; conservation-district leaders said the trails are part of a larger 23-mile master plan and are covered under the district’s habitat-conservation environmental review.
The Redlands City Council voted Nov. 5 to approve a memorandum of understanding with the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District and the city of Highland to plan and fund 7.3 miles of recreational trails in the Santa Ana Wash.
Director Desatnick and board representatives from the conservation district explained the trails are a subset of a broader 23-mile trails master plan included in an approved habitat conservation plan and associated environmental review. Conservation-district board member Courtney Corneille said the district has preserved historic structures in the area and expects the project to protect endangered species while allowing public access for hiking, biking and equestrian use.
Dr. Hillary Jenkins, a newly appointed conservation-district director and professor of hydrology at the University of Redlands, told council the project advances local groundwater recharge and responsible stewardship while providing recreational access. Council members asked staff for future agenda materials that show trail alignments and photographs to help visualize connections between Redlands and Highland.
The council authorized the mayor to execute the MOU; the item passed by roll call.
