In order to ensure a lasting quality of life for future generations, the Muir Heritage Land Trust has permanently preserved over 2500 acres of natural area in Contra Costa County, one of the fastest growing regions of California. Generous support from numerous individuals, private foundations, businesses and government agencies has allowed the Land Trust to make the following important acquisitions to date:

702-acre Fernandez Ranch, adjacent to Hercules’ southern border;

483-acre Franklin Canyon, adjacent to Hercules' eastern border;

158-acre Dutra Ranch on Franklin Ridge, linking Sky Ranch with Gustin to form 660 acres of contiguous open country just east of Hercules’ southern border;

80-acre Gustin property ensuring permanent protection of an important segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail, which runs the length of Franklin Ridge from Martinez to Hercules and Crockett;

242-acre Sky Ranch, one property down Franklin Ridge from Mt.Wanda;

325-acre Mt. Wanda addition to the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez;

180 acres of Stonehurst open land within a subdivision in Martinez next to Sky Ranch;

124-acre Pacheco Marsh property within the Carquinez Strait Heritage Area Corridor, purchased in partnership with East Bay Regional Park District and Contra Costa County Flood Control District;

23-acre Acalanes Ridge, Lafayette property adjacent to border of Walnut Creek (December 2010 escrow); and

7-acre Bodfish property on Miner Road in Orinda, managed in partnership with the Orinda Park and Recreation Foundation.