In a wonderful moment for East Bay conservation, Save Mount Diablo dedicated our Krane Pond property on Thursday, March 14, 2024. The 6.69-acre property includes one of the largest ponds on Mount Diablo’s northern slopes.
About 34 people joined us at Lot 25 for the event because access to Krane Pond property is limited. Lot 25, a section of Mount Diablo Creek we protected in 2012, will allow us the legal access to hike to Krane Pond.
Krane Pond with Mount Diablo’s North Peak above. Photo by Ted Clement
Nestled within the “Missing Mile” and bordered by Mount Diablo State Park, Krane Pond is an important location for wildlife.
Expressing Gratitude
Ted Clement speaks to attendees about the vital Krane Pond acquisition. Photo by Laura Kindsvater
The success of this conservation effort wouldn’t have been possible without the overwhelming support of our dedicated donors, who helped us raise $500,000 to purchase and restore the property.
We’d like to express special appreciation to all of our major donors who supported the project. We’re also grateful for the incredible support of 257 readers from Joan Morris’s East Bay Times and Mercury News column.
Experiencing Krane Pond Firsthand
Attendees heading from Lot 25 to Krane Pond. Photo by Laura Kindsvater
After the dedication, staff led a short outing to give participants the rare opportunity to see Krane Pond and understand firsthand why this land is so important. We’ll have volunteer workdays and lead more hikes there in the future.
Looking Ahead
Dedication attendees gather above the Krane Pond property. Photo by Laura Kindsvater
As Save Mount Diablo celebrates the successful dedication of Krane Pond, we know that acquisition is just the first step. Stewardship is forever.
We’ve been focused on a major cleanup of the Balcerzak inholding in Curry Canyon. Krane Pond will also need cleanup, but on a smaller scale.
The real opportunity will be access improvements and restoration of the pond, which may include significant work on the pond dam and native plant restoration.
Hikers look down at Krane Pond at the property dedication. Photo by Laura Kindsvater
