Santa Barbara County Open Space Element Update Public Workshop

Santa Barbara County Long Range Planning Division · August 20, 2026

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Welcome and team introductions

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Facilitator Sophie Bartley (Legacy Works) opened the virtual workshop, explained the meeting will be recorded and posted on the county website, and introduced Legacy Works team members Ellen Quicowski and Molly Taylor; Julie Harris (project manager) was introduced as the county lead for the open space element update.

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Santa Barbara County hosted a virtual workshop on the open space element update to gather community values, explain state requirements under SB 1425, and solicit input on connectivity, rewilding, agriculture, and funding. County staff and partners presented case studies including a Caltrans-led wildlife connectivity assessment and coastal rewilding efforts, followed by a public Q&A and breakout discussion.

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