San Gregorio Ranch Acquisition
Summary
SCH Number
2026020741
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
San Gregorio Ranch Acquisition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/19/2026
Document Description
Notice of exemption for Coastal Conservancy approval of grant funding. The project comprises a $2,000,000 grant to the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) to acquire the 196-acre San Gregorio Ranch to protect, restore, and enhance natural resources and wildlife habitat, including wildlife connectivity, and for public access and compatible agriculture use in San Gregorio, San Mateo County.
Contact Information
Name
Erin Gravley
Agency Name
State Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
San Gregorio
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Approximate center of property
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 California Code of Regulations, Section 15325
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed acquisition is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14, Section 15325 of the California Code of Regulations, which exempts transfers in ownership of land to preserve open space or habitat, including the acquisition of land to preserve the existing natural conditions. Consistent with this section, this acquisition is a transfer of an interest in land in that will preserve open space and existing natural conditions.