Once it’s gone,
it’s gone forever
Once it’s gone,
it’s gone forever
Gone forever, if we don’t act now
Tarpy Flats is an unspoiled, ecologically vital open space in an unincorporated part of Monterey County. It is located next to the Monterey Regional Airport, east of Olmsted Road, between Highway 68 and Via Malpaso Road.
Tarpy Flats is rich in native wildlife, rare plant species, and panoramic views. The area has diverse habitats including riparian zones, oak woodlands, and grasslands. It sustains over 22 animals and plants including federally protected species. It’s in a wildlife corridor that connects protected lands such as Fort Ord National Monument and Jacks Peak County Park.
Gone forever, if we don’t act now
Tarpy Flats is an unspoiled, ecologically vital open space in an unincorporated part of Monterey County. It is located next to the Monterey Regional Airport, east of Olmsted Road, between Highway 68 and Via Malpaso Road.
Tarpy Flats is rich in native wildlife, rare plant species, and panoramic views. The area has diverse habitats including riparian zones, oak woodlands, and grasslands. It sustains over 22 animals and plants including federally protected species. It’s in a wildlife corridor that connects protected lands such as Fort Ord National Monument and Jacks Peak County Park.
Gone forever, if we don’t act now
Tarpy Flats is an unspoiled, ecologically vital open space in an unincorporated part of Monterey County. It is located next to the Monterey Regional Airport, east of Olmsted Road, between Highway 68 and Via Malpaso Road.
Tarpy Flats is rich in native wildlife, rare plant species, and panoramic views. The area has diverse habitats including riparian zones, oak woodlands, and grasslands. It sustains over 22 animals and plants including federally protected species. It’s in a wildlife corridor that connects protected lands such as Fort Ord National Monument and Jacks Peak County Park.
Save Tarpy Flats Consortium
Both the city and county of Monterey have unnecessarily earmarked sites on Tarpy Flats for high density housing to satisfy the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). Such development would create gridlocked traffic, increase both the risk and consequence of fire in this high fire hazard zone, jeopardize emergency evacuation, and degrade the ecosystem and natural beauty of this area.
The Save Tarpy Flats Consortium was created to prevent development which exceeds the state’s affordable housing mandate and which will overburden both the environment and infrastructure of this area. The consortium’s mission is to preserve the environment and character of Tarpy Flats for the benefit of the entire Monterey region.
We encourage you to learn more, sign the online petition, get involved and donate to help preserve our Monterey way of life.
Save Tarpy Flats Consortium
Both the city and county of Monterey have unnecessarily earmarked sites on Tarpy Flats for high density housing to satisfy the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). Such development would create gridlocked traffic, increase both the risk and consequence of fire in this high fire hazard zone, jeopardize emergency evacuation, and degrade the ecosystem and natural beauty of this area.
The Save Tarpy Flats Consortium was created to prevent development which exceeds the state’s affordable housing mandate and which will overburden both the environment and infrastructure of this area. The consortium’s mission is to preserve the environment and character of Tarpy Flats for the benefit of the entire Monterey region.
We encourage you to learn more, sign the online petition, get involved and donate to help preserve our Monterey way of life.
Save Tarpy Flats Consortium
Both the city and county of Monterey have unnecessarily earmarked sites on Tarpy Flats for high density housing to satisfy the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). Such development would create gridlocked traffic, increase both the risk and consequence of fire in this high fire hazard zone, jeopardize emergency evacuation, and degrade the ecosystem and natural beauty of this area.
The Save Tarpy Flats Consortium was created to prevent development which exceeds the state’s affordable housing mandate and which will overburden both the environment and infrastructure of this area. The consortium’s mission is to preserve the environment and character of Tarpy Flats for the benefit of the entire Monterey region.
We encourage you to learn more, sign the online petition, get involved and donate to help preserve our Monterey way of life.
NO to high-density housing
NO to traffic gridlock
NO to increased wildfire risk
NO to destruction of wildlife
Excessive traffic gridlock and congestion
The proposed development would add over 5,000 car trips per day—worsening delays at this already overburdened intersection next to the Monterey Airport.
Excessive traffic gridlock and congestion
The proposed development would add over 5,000 car trips per day—worsening delays at this already overburdened intersection next to the Monterey Airport.
Excessive traffic gridlock and congestion
The proposed development would add over 5,000 car trips per day—worsening delays at this already overburdened intersection next to the Monterey Airport.
Increased fire risk
Tarpy Flats is located in a State-designated High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Increasing residential density raises the risk of fires starting from human activity. The strain on local water supplies could also limit firefighting efforts during an emergency.
Increased fire risk
Tarpy Flats is located in a State-designated High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Increasing residential density raises the risk of fires starting from human activity. The strain on local water supplies could also limit firefighting efforts during an emergency.
Increased fire risk
Tarpy Flats is located in a State-designated High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Increasing residential density raises the risk of fires starting from human activity. The strain on local water supplies could also limit firefighting efforts during an emergency.
Serious evacuation concerns
The proposed housing development would result in a sevenfold increase in residents relying on a single vulnerable chokepoint: the intersection of Olmsted Road and Highway 68.
Serious evacuation concerns
The proposed housing development would result in a sevenfold increase in residents relying on a single vulnerable chokepoint: the intersection of Olmsted Road and Highway 68.
Serious evacuation concerns
The proposed housing development would result in a sevenfold increase in residents relying on a single vulnerable chokepoint: the intersection of Olmsted Road and Highway 68.
Wildlife under threat
Tarpy Flats area is home to a diverse range of native wildlife that rely on its open space to survive. Development would fragment this ecosystem.
Wildlife under threat
Tarpy Flats area is home to a diverse range of native wildlife that rely on its open space to survive. Development would fragment this ecosystem.
Wildlife under threat
Tarpy Flats area is home to a diverse range of native wildlife that rely on its open space to survive. Development would fragment this ecosystem.
