Santa Cruz County Parks Management Plan 2026-2031
This updated Management Plan for Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat details current population data and overwintering conditions to guide habitat restoration, preservation, and enhancement efforts. Key objectives include prioritizing public safety, improving monarch habitat, and restoring native species and biodiversity. The plan outlines management actions such as tree planting and maintenance, hazardous tree mitigation, fire risk abatement, nectaring plant enhancement, and drainage improvements, aiming to adapt to climate change and ensure the long-term viability of overwintering monarch habitat.