MATHER, CA (MPG) - On Thursday, September 26, 2019, the Mather Alliance (a neighborhood group who advocates for responsible use and management of Mather Field resources) hosted a community celebration to publicly acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of Sacramento County Regional Parks staff and their Rangers to protect the natural resources of the Mather Vernal Pool Preserve in southeast Sacramento County. 

Earlier this year, the Mather Alliance submitted a proposal to County Park Rangers for the County to install strategically placed signage and vehicle access control points. Sacramento County Park Ranger Luevano championed the proposal and within a few short months, County Regional Parks created a project plan, purchased materials, and started sign and gate installations.

Regional Parks Director, Liz Bellas, and Regional Parks Superintendent, Cid Nieto, commemorated the incredibly effective project execution by their project manager, Marie Swehla, with a dramatic ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Present also at the preserve was Sacramento County Supervisor Don Notolli who acknowledged the ongoing successful partnership of Sacramento County and the Mather community to protect the Mather preserve and all it offers now and forever. These thriving habitats provide an outstanding outdoor classroom for elementary school children through Sacramento Splash’s effort to teach children to value their natural world through science education and outdoor exploration.

The Mather Alliance works with stakeholders to advocate for responsible use and management of historical buildings and artifacts, precious wetlands, vernal pools, rare species and their habitats, and natural resources on which life depends.

For more information on the Mather Alliance call (916) 812-4099 or visit www.matheralliance.org