PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Acquisition of approximately 1,303 acres along Carquinez Strait in Contra Costa County will protect the scenic corridor of Highway I-80 including the view from the Carquinez Bridge. The property is also visible by passengers traveling on the Southern Pacific Railroad and from the historic Eckley Townsite on Carquinez Strait east of Crockett. Acquisition also will protect scenic views along Crockett Boulevard, Cummings Skyway and Highway 4 designated as scenic routes in the Contra Costa County General Plan.

PROJECT CATEGORY: Scenic Easements and Sites, Acquisition of

PROJECT STATUS: Completed

LEAD AGENCY: East Bay Regional Park District
2950 Peralta Oaks Court, P.O. Box 5381, Oakland, CA 94605-0381
Pat O'Brien
(510) 635-0135

ENHANCEMENT FUNDING: $2,620,000

FEDERAL FUNDING: $950,000
LOCAL FUNDING: $1,670,000
TOTAL FUNDING: $2,620,000

LAST UPDATED: 4/25/97