CMG Landscape Architecture has been selected to develop design and construction plans, specifications and cost estimates for the redesign of Flood Park. Construction could begin August 2023.
On July 12, the first of two San Mateo County projects in Woodside focused on reducing fire risks and improving forest health and community safety began in Wunderlich County Park. During the next two years 402 acres will be treated—218 acres in Huddart Park and 184 acres in Wunderlich Park.
Beginning this summer, San Mateo RCD and SMC Parks will collaborate to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health and community safety in Huddart and Wunderlich parks with funding awarded by CAL FIRE.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors adopted a proclamation declaring June 2021 as LGBTQQI2S Pride Month in San Mateo County and has ordered the Progress Pride Flag to be flown at County Center and other County facilities. County LGBTQ Commission and Local Partners Celebrate Through Virtual and In Person Events
Natural Resource Manager Hannah Ormshaw explains the effects of the CZU Lightning Complex Fire on Pescadero Creek Park, how the forest will recover, and the ecological case for active fire management.
The Department has observed and received reports of numerous trails in Quarry Park that have been built without permission and therefore are not according to Department trail standards. In addition, signage made to appear as formal Department signs have been nailed to trees.
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See what Memorial Park camp facility improvements campers will arrive to discover this 2021 camping season.
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The Commission on the Status of Women of San Mateo County received tremendous response for its vacancy recruitment. Over 24 applications were received from throughout San Mateo County and after a thorough review by a panel comprised of two County supervisors and representatives from the Commission and staff, seven applicants were offered appointments to the Commission.
Following a multi-year process of community engagement, conceptual design, and the California Environmental Quality Act process, we are now requesting proposals for the Reimagine Flood Park Design.
Today, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved $1.5 million to create the Learning Hub Expansion Fund to increase the number of students from socioeconomically disadvantaged families who can participate in “learning hubs” – programs that provide safe, supportive places for K-12 students to engage in distance learning in underserved communities. Grants will be awarded to youth-serving organizations that already run such programs.