The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) has announced the permanent protection of 1,055 acres of vernal pool and open space between the Mather and Sloughhouse areas.
This is the conservancy’s largest acquisition since the Deer Creek Hills Preserve north of Rancho Murieta was protected in 2004, according to Executive Director Kelly Hopkins. The conservancy plans to connect the newly acquired preserves to Deer Creek and other open spaces for wildlife corridors and regional trail networks.
