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The Esselen Tribe, formerly landless, was once declared extinct. Now they’re a Big Sur property owner at the forefront of a movement.

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The Esselen Tribe, formerly landless, was once declared extinct. Now they’re a Big Sur property owner at the forefront of a movement.

Sara Rubin
Jul 7, 2022

“Look at that sacred mountain. That’s your mountain.”

The Carr Lake property in Salinas – 480 acres of farm fields in the middle of a city – presents a unique opportunity to revitalize communities and serve residents. The Big Sur Land Trust is on the case.

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The Carr Lake property in Salinas – 480 acres of farm fields in the middle of a city – presents a unique opportunity to revitalize communities and serve residents. The Big Sur Land Trust is on the case.

David Schmalz
Jun 9, 2022

From the sky, Carr Lake, a 480-acre space of agricultural fields in the heart of Salinas, looks like a nucleus, a green space surrounded by a …