Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
Marc Landgraf serves as the Assistant General Manager at the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority since December 2014, where responsibilities include overseeing Planning, Grants, Real Property, Communications, and Legislative Affairs. Previously, Marc held the position of External Affairs Manager, managing partnerships and external communications for the agency. Prior experiences include serving as Director of External Affairs and Director of Land Acquisition/Conservation Director at the Peninsula Open Space Trust, where strategy development and partnership stewardship were key roles. Earlier positions at The Trust for Public Land and the American River Conservancy involved land conservation efforts and GIS mapping. Marc holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
For 25 years, the Santa Valley Open Space Authority – in partnership with community members, nonprofits, and other agencies – has contributed to the quality of life in our community by efficiently protecting our land and water. The Authority’s legacy includes: • Safeguarding water resources • Preserving iconic landscapes and views, which help attract a highly qualified workforce to support our local economy and protect our high quality of life • Outdoor and science education opportunities for children and other local residents • Providing urban open space and outdoor recreational areas, improving public access to open lands and protecting natural wildlife and habitat • Preserving working lands and ranches, which limit urban sprawl and traffic, protect the Valley’s history, and provide locally-grown food for a healthy food supply and to boost the local economy • We’re proud that our “common sense” approach to urban growth, in partnership with all manner of civic leaders and organizations, has led to permanent protection of 20,000 acres of open space lands