SBC is partnering with Placer County to develop and implement a countywide, science-based open space and habitat protection program, Placer Legacy. Placer Legacy will result in a comprehensive open space plan for Placer County that preserves the diversity of plant and animal communities in the county and addresses a variety of other open space needs, from agriculture and recreation to urban edges and public safety.
Placer County is one of the fastest growing counties in California.
Today, about 230,000 people live in Placer County. By 2020 another 182,000 are expected. As population growth continues, Placer County risks losing the natural and scenic qualities that distinguish it from other more urbanized regions of the country. Over the last 150 years, many of Placer County's once vast grasslands, woodlands, and riparian areas have been converted to urban, rural, suburban, industrial, and agricultural uses. By adopting a comprehensive open space program, Placer County hopes to retain its unique natural heritage, minimize conflicts in achieving conservation and development goals, and enhance the prosperity of current and future residents.