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Piedras Blancas Light Station official "outstanding national area"
A swipe of the pen Thursday sealed the Piedras Blancas Light Station’s status as one of only three designated “outstanding natural areas” in the National Landscape Conservation System. The other two are lighthouse sites in Oregon and Florida.
Legislation launched in 2004 by Rep. Lois Capps was signed into law by President Bush, recognizing the beauty and significance of the light station, which is already on the National Register of Historic Places.
The designation doesn't provide funding to restore the 130-year-old light tower on 18 acres about 13 miles north of Cambria, but could help it qualify for grants.
The Bureau of Land Management plans a celebration sometime this summer, State Director Mike Pool said. “Everybody’s elated” about the designation, especially “volunteers, community members, our nonprofit group and our kids” who have worked hard on the light station.
Piedras Blancas tours are available most Tuesdays and Thursdays and one Saturday a month; call 927-7361 for details.
— Kathe Tanner
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