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Beacon Lighting Ceremony Next Monday, December 7
This December 7th, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, three local survivors of World War II’s “Day of Infamy”—the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941—will share their stories as part of a virtual ceremony filmed primarily atop Mount Diablo. Sponsors of the yearly Beacon Lighting ceremony, including local land trust, Save Mount Diablo, California State Parks, Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors Chapter 5, and California State University East Bay, are proud to present a virtual celebration this year beginning at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Monday, December 7th. In a 39-minute video, three local East Bay survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack will recount their experiences that fateful day. Speakers will then pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives and honor those yet living, “Lest We Forget” the tragedy that befell the country nearly eight decades ago and the way we came together after the attack. As a final tribute, the “Eye of Diablo” Beacon will be lit, to shine throughout the night as a tribute to those who served and as a reminder of our strength as a nation when we come together. You can watch and participate next Monday, December 7th beginning at 4:30 PM here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1zdSEFhSek
Many Acres of Wild Lands Have Been Saved
PROTECTED LANDS FROM 1971–2020
In 1971, there was just one park on Mount Diablo. It consisted of only 6,788 protected acres, mostly around the peak.
Working with partners such as California State Parks, Contra Costa County, the East Bay Regional Park District, local cities, the Coastal Conservancy, Contra Costa Water District, and others—we, together with the help of generous supporters like you, have pieced together a conserved expanse of Diablo wild lands that today is greater than 120,000 acres, an area bigger than Point Reyes National Seashore or the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Although we and our partners have had tremendous success at reassembling a large swath of the wild lands around Mount Diablo, there is still much work to do to save the remaining unprotected lands and allow our community to grow.
The Forever Wild Capital Campaign
Save Mount Diablo launched the Forever Wild Capital Campaign in 2013 with an ambitious goal of $15 million—and we’ve raised more than $13 million to date!
We need your help to defend against the pressures of development, protect our habitat, prevent pollutants in our creeks, and preserve a healthy quality of life for all who call this area home.
Join us to save the remaining natural lands of Mount Diablo! Once these lands are gone, they are gone forever.
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