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    A newly protected stretch of coastline in Santa Barbara

    While thousands of firefighters were out battling the Thomas Fire in southern Santa Barbara County back in December, a historic gift of pristine coastline was taking place upshore.

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    By Jonathan Bastian • Mar 16, 2018 • 1 min read

    While thousands of firefighters were out battling the Thomas Fire in southern Santa Barbara County back in December, a historic gift of pristine coastline was taking place upshore. The Nature Conservancy bought a 240,000 acre plot of land surrounding Point Conception, thanks to a $165 million donation from a wealthy tech-couple, Jack and Laura Dangermond. It was the largest single gift the Nature Conservancy has ever received.

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    2 of 4
    Who benefits from a protected coastline?
    1. 0:00For disaster victims, free clothing with style
    2. 5:37A newly protected stretch of coastline in Santa BarbaraYou’re reading this
    3. 13:50The fight to keep beachgoers off private land
    4. 21:28Yes, goat yoga is a thing
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