by Myrna Hayes | Oct 26, 2019 | Commentary, History, News
By Michael D. Setty Between 1854 and 1996, Vallejo was the prototypical “Navy town” as the home of Mare Island Naval Shipyard. For 140 years, Vallejo was a financial ward of the federal government, prospering on annual federal appropriations for Mare Island. Life was...
by Myrna Hayes | Oct 26, 2019 | History
Mare Island Heritage Trust and Friends Accomplishments 2009-2019 Preserve maintenance and visitor services Popular and profitable Camping Program with tent and yurt sites Building and maintenance of 130 acres of trails in a natural environment Installation of numerous...
by Myrna Hayes | Oct 26, 2019 | Frontpage, History, Policy
Let your voice be heard! Please sign and share our Change.org petition to ask the Vallejo City Council and Mayor to reopen our preserve now Contact Vallejo City Council members and advocate for the Preserve. Ask the members to: Acknowledge and build on the work of the...
by Myrna Hayes | Oct 18, 2019 | News
This is the history of the Mare Island Preserve as provided by Mare Island Project Manager Erin Hanford to Stacy Madigan and Nathan Bergeron of the Nimitz Group. Compare and contrast this with the history in the 5/28/19 City Staff Mare Island RFQ Report. Hi Nate and...
by Myrna Hayes | Oct 18, 2019 | Frontpage, History, Policy
In order to better understand the history of the Mare Island Preserve, be sure to read the following documents. The community has spent a lot of time envisioning the best use and management of the Preserve. It’s important we don’t lose sight of that. The...
