Harry and Grace Steele Foundation Announces $15 Million Gift to Preserve Dana Point Headlands Forever.NEWPORT BEACH Newport Beach, residential and resort city (1990 pop. 66,643), Orange co., S Calif., on Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1906. It is a popular seaside resort and yachting center. Manufactures include electrical and medical equipment, computers, boats, and adhesives. , Calif. -- In 1840, Richard Henry Richard Henry is a name that may refer to several people:
See also: Before ," called it "the only romantic spot in California." And the Harry and Grace Steele Foundation of Newport Beach has taken steps to ensure that it never changes. After more than five years of research and negotiation, the foundation is announcing a $15 million gift which provides for the acquisition, preservation and maintenance "in perpetuity Of endless duration; not subject to termination. The phrase in perpetuity is often used in the grant of an Easement to a utility company. in perpetuity adj. forever, as in one's right to keep the profits from the land in perpetuity. " of the awe-inspiring and majestic 29.4-acre Headlands promontory promontory /prom·on·to·ry/ (prom´on-tor?e) a projecting process or eminence. prom·on·to·ry n. A projecting part. promontory a projecting process or eminence. , which is, in fact, Dana Point. The site, arguably the most beautiful and historic piece of undeveloped coastal property in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, , will be preserved and maintained forever as a passive nature preserve for the people of California. "It has been a long cherished wish of our family to provide future generations of Californians an unspoiled, beautiful venue with a magnificent view of the Pacific. We made this grant to preserve forever an inspiring piece of the beautiful California coast and of California's history," said Mrs. Audrey Steele Burnand, daughter of the late Harry and Grace Steele and president of the foundation. "The nature of the gift, the recipient organization, and the specific plans for the site, were the result of years of research, study and commitment by the foundation. During that time we had the opportunity to work closely with Sherry Teresa, the founder of the Center for Natural Lands Management, which will now own, manage and preserve this wonderful place," Mrs. Burnand said. The new owner of the property, CNLM CNLM Center for Natural Lands Management CNLM Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management (Arizona State University) , headquartered in Fallbrook, CA, is a highly regarded non-profit natural resources preservation and management organization, nationally recognized for its stewardship of environmentally sensitive areas. It is currently managing more than 52,000 acres of natural habitat at sites throughout California. The Steele Foundation, one of Orange County's oldest and most respected philanthropic organizations, has made prior contributions of more than $150 million since 1954, primarily to projects and organizations within the county. (Further information on the Steele Foundation and the Headlands site available on request.) Note to Editors: Photo available upon request. |
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