CA ACR217

Recognizes dairy and beef ranching families of Point Reyes National Seashore as important contributors to the region's cultural landscape and agricultural economy, accounting for approximately 20 percent of Marin County's $100 million in gross agricultural production

Declares legislative support for ranching families and the National Park Service in continuing historic beef ranches and dairy farms on the Point Reyes peninsula

Acknowledges ranchers' environmental stewardship efforts including sustainable and organic farming practices, habitat preservation for six threatened and endangered plant species and two sensitive animal species, and compliance with water quality standards

References 1978 amendments to Point Reyes National Seashore legislation and 2012 Secretary of the Interior memorandum authorizing 20-year leases or permits for dairy and beef ranching operations

Notes ongoing General Management Plan Amendment planning process to consider extended 20-year permits for continued historic ranching operations following a recent settlement agreement