Supporters Rally Towards More Mesa Preservation Efforts 

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) - The sweeping coastal bluff known as "More Mesa" has a large section of just over 200 acres that is privately owned and could be developed in the future.

The More Mesa Preservation Coalition (MMPC ) is working to raise money to preserve the area. Some of the area is an environmentally sensitive habitat.

The group says there is increasing pressure to possibly rezone the area or open up space for housing, especially with new state demands. 

They say protection, including those under the Coastal Act, could be weakened. A large section is currently for sale for $65 million.

The MMPC wants the area preserved for hikers, walkers, bikers, equestrians and many others who enjoy this open space.

Recently they held a concert at the Lobero Theatre with the Double Wide Kings. About 650 people attended in a sold out show. A short film about More Mesa was shown and an introduction helped the participants learn about what the status is and what is possibly ahead.

For more information go to: More Mesa

(More details, video and photos will be added here later today.)