The Livermore Independent News published an editorial on October 16, 2025 following the September workshops in which State Parks’ presented their concept plans for Tesla. As the editorial points out, State Parks’ plans miss the mark on protecting Tesla. Read the editorial here “The State Parks Department Is Not Being Honest About the Uses It Intends for the Future Tesla…
In September, State Parks presented two Concept Plans for Tesla. The two concept plans, which were were essentially the same, do not protect Tesla’s outstanding natural and cultural resources of statewide significance. Instead they both include high-intensity uses, such as vehicular travel, bikes/e-bikes, camping and associated facilities development throughout almost all of Tesla’s 3,100 acres. Neither plan ensures protection for…
The Tesla Scientist Consensus Statement for Tesla has been released. The Statement affirms Tesla’s exceptional biodiversity and natural resources of statewide significance, supported buy the Tesla Biological Assessment (“Reserve Classification of California State Parks Alameda-Tesla Property, Alameda County, California based on an Assessment of Biological Resources and the Effects of Recreational Activities on those Resources ). Over forty scientists have…
The comprehensive report, Reserve Classification of California State Parks Alameda-Tesla Property, Alameda County, California based on an Assessment of Biological Resources and the Effects of Recreational Activities on those Resources was updated September 1, 2025. The report documents why Tesla is not just like any other place and cannot just be replaced or substituted with other land. Some Key Findings:…
State Parks has finally noticed the long-anticipated public workshops to present their “Concept Alternatives” for the Tesla General Plan. The dates for two workshops are September 20 and September 30, 2025. We need your help to attend these important workshops to call for State Parks to establish Tesla as the Hismet Warep State Reserve. In-person Concept Alternatives Workshop Saturday, September…
Learn why Tesla should be permanently protected as a Reserve. Watch the short video – Tesla ~ Hišmet Waŕep ~ Sacred Earth. Tesla ~ Hišmet Waŕep ~ Sacred Earth