Last updated: February 5, 2025
Place
Saving Mori Point
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Stewards of the Land
For 20 years, Pacificans and residents from neighboring towns fought to protect Mori Point. This community wrote letters, debated and banded together. They became Friends of Mori Point, Friends of Pacifica, and the Pacifica Land Trust. They worked with the Trust for Public Land and, with funding assistance from the Coastal Conservancy, were able to outbid developers for the property at a sealed auction in September 2000. President Bill Clinton signed legislation by Congressman Tom Lantos later that year to transfer Mori Point to the National Park Service.
"...the children of future generations will be able to commune with nature because the force to protect nature is an irresistible force" - U.S. Representative Tom Lantos comments at the Mori Point dedication, 2002.
Images
Image 1: A billboard is advertising lots for sale in Salada Beach and says "Lots - Agents Higgens & Sons 321 Kearny St. S.F.", $275.00, "A Lifetime Outing". The caption reads, "A Lifetime Outing" was the slogan for this Salada Beach billboard that was graced by twin tots to add appeal to the bargain price of only $275 per lot in 1924. Today's Salada Beach is now part of Sharp Park in Pacifica.
Image 2: Two people sit and look up the coast from Mori Point to cliffs and the ocean.
Image 3: Two young boys working with plants. The caption reads, Many Hands Protecing the Land Community participation is key to keeping Mori Point vibrant. You can make a difference by joining the parks' volunteer stewardship team. You can improve a trail, protect an endangered species, or welcome a new visitor. For more information about volunteering, visit the Golden Gate National Parks' Conservancy website at: volunteer@parksconservancy.org or call (415) 561 - 3077.