Coastal Corridor Alliance

After more than 20 years of being engaged in the preservation of Banning Ranch, success was achieved on December 16, 2022 when the land was purchased as a public preserve, with the title held by the joint-powers authority known as the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA). The new name of the property is the Randall Preserve, in honor of Frank and Joan Randall, whose kick starter $50 million dollar donation made the acquisition possible. In 2024, Banning Ranch Conservancy became the Coastal Corridor Alliance. Looking ahead we are working cooperatively with MRCA and an assortment of agencies, local jurisdictions, non-profits, tribes, and neighborhood and community groups to ensure that the Randall Preserve can be enjoyed by future generations. This work includes developing a Resource Management Plan, Coastal Resilience Plan, and Public Access Plan. Additionally, in 2023, we launched a volunteer program called PEER: Partnerships, Engagement, Equity/Inclusion, and Restoration, which began a community led restoration project in Fairview Park and volunteer opportunities cleaning up trash at the mouth of the Santa Ana River. In 2024, our work expands into local disadvantaged communities to ensure residents are aware of the public processes available in the Coastal Corridor.