Supervisors approve purchase of Pauma Valley agricultural conservation easement

The San Diego Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of agricultural conservation easements on two properties, including one in Pauma Valley.

The supervisors' 4-0 vote Nov. 16, with Greg Cox absent due to a National Association of Counties meeting, allows county staff to proceed with easement purchases in Pauma Valley and Ramona. The Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement program will ensure the agricultural preservation of 211.54 acres off of Cole Grade Road in Pauma Valley and 81.99 acres in Ramona. The Pauma Valley easement was purchased for its appraised easement value of $608,...