Welcome To The Banning Ranch Conservancy

Banning Ranch is located along the Santa Ana River where it meets the ocean.

Banning Ranch is a 401-acre area of wetlands and coastal bluffs in West Newport Beach where the Santa Ana River meets the Pacific Ocean.  It is the last large parcel of unprotected coastal open space remaining in Southern California, and is the central element of the proposed Orange Coast River Park, which, when realized, will achieve a significant linkage of open spaces and wetlands.  Banning Ranch supports a mix of coastal wetland, riparian woodland, coastal bluff sagescrub, shortgrass grassland, and vernal pool communities that are without parallel anywhere in Orange County.

At least six wildlife species listed as threatened or endangered have been documented on Banning Ranch: San Diego Fairy Shrimp, Light-footed Clapper Rail, American Peregrine Falcon, Least Bell’s Vireo, California Gnatcatcher and Belding’s Savannah Sparrow. In an era where nearly all remaining privately owned open space in Orange County is being developed, Banning Ranch is truly a gem and deserving of being called “Nature’s last stand.”

Join Us for Our “Learn What’s
Next” Virtual Presentation

Banning Ranch Conservancy is preparing for the next step now that we are on the verge of protecting the Banning Ranch property. Be the first to learn what our plans are.

When: Dec 7, 2022 at 7:00 PM Pacific Time

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BRC Launches Planned Giving Program

Because you’ve already chosen to support the Banning Ranch Conservancy in the past, we know we share your values and commitment to the land. We are united in support of protecting the land, plants and animals, and cultural resources. At the same time, we recognize we need to teach people about its significance and how to restore and steward it with the community’s help. Together, through this vision, we can leave a remarkable legacy. Will you join us in this effort?

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You Are the Reason We’ve Been Successful

BRC give thanks to individuals, community associations, and tribal representatives for helping protect Banning Ranch. In this e-newsletter, we feature a new art exhibit on the Santa Ana River Watershed, an opportunity to serve on the State Coastal Conservancy’s Explore the Coast Advisory Board, and using Donor Advised Funds to support BRC. 

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