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Alameda County Altamont Landfill Open Space Fund Application for Grant Funding East Bay Regional Park District Tehan Falls Property Acquisition Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park PROJECT DESCRIPTION East Bay Regional Park District proposes to acquire 103+/- acres of open space in the northeastern area of Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park. The addition of this property will bring the total acreage of the park to nearly 5,000 acres. Located in close proximity to the cities of Pleasanton and Dublin, the property is situated approximately one mile west of Foothill Road. Consisting of rolling and steeply sloped terrain, the property is comprised of portions of Tehan Canyon and Tehan Creek. A significant feature of the property is Tehan Falls, a seasonal waterfall. The property contains a mix of oak woodland, bay-oak riparian corridor, mixed chaparra1, and grassland. This environment provides habitat for Alameda whip snake, California tiger salamander, and California red-legged frog. Other species supported by the property's habitat include mountain lion, bobcat, deer, golden eagle and other raptors. Acquisition of this acreage will provide an important habitat linkage between publicly owned parcels and will create a protected wildlife corridor in this highly urbanized region. The proposed acquisition is contiguous with Park District property on the east and the west and acquisition will connect these two portions ofPleasanton Ridge Regional Park. Elevations on the property range from 600 to 1,100 feet in elevation. The property grants panoramic views of the San Ramon Valley, the cities of Pleasanton and Dublin, the Livennore area, and Mt. Diablo. Steep terrain, with portions heavily wooden, provides excellent habitat and wildlife corridor links with Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park. Located in an unincorporated area of Alameda County, the property's zoning designation would allow it to be developed into one home site. Access is currently via a substandard unpaved road. Acquisition of this property by the Park District will prevent its . development. Acquisition of this 103 acres will provide essential trail access to the northern end of Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park and aid in important resource protection goals by maintaining open space, protecting endangered species habitat, extending a wildlife corridor, and connecting portions of the park.