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Numerous studies for the interpretive center are underway. These include surveying and geotechnical work, as well as the traffic and biological studies required for environmental review.

You may have noticed the temporary signs that were placed to let park visitors know that non- native brush was being cleared to facilitate surveying of the site. Surveyors have produced a base map with natural and man-made features, utilities and elevations. This map is necessary to begin the architectural drawings.

Since the center is being designed to fit with the natural surroundings and will include outdoor amphitheaters and a deck, the geotechnical engineers have also been on-site, conducting soil sampling and borings to determine subsurface conditions. Their studies also yielded important information necessary for the siting of the new pedestrian bridge over Cordilleras Creek.

Environmental consultants have been preparing the documents required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). These include reviewing the proposal and suggesting mitigations for any biological or traffic impacts. This effort includes the development of a restoration plan for the reach of Cordilleras Creek. Invasive non-native plants will be removed. Additional native plants will be planted in order to increase the riparian buffer. There will be a public workshop on the environmental review documents this spring.

Groundbreaking is envisioned in spring 2005. The project is projected to cost $1.5 million, including a small fund to support volunteer recruitment, staffing, exhibit replacement and maintenance. Support from the local community is key to the success of the project. In addition to cash grants, donations of materials will also play an important role in the effort – both by reducing the amount of money the Foundation needs to raise and by adding qualitatively to the “green building” approach.

For more information, please contact Julia Bott at (650) 321-5812 or Julia@SupportParks.org.

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