In Progress
In 2022, the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District acquired 1,658 acres of undeveloped land, which is referred to as Sunrise Ranch. The Sunrise Ranch Master Plan presents opportunities to enhance the storage capacity, reliability, and resilience of our region’s water supply while also providing protected spaces for our region’s people and environment. Thank you to the community and interested parties who helped create this vision for our future.
City of Highland
2022
water supply, habitat and mitigation opportunities, public recreation, facilities
In Progress
1,658 Acres
Did You Know?
The purchase of Sunrise Ranch was initially guided by two key objectives:
To support water supply reliability by providing high-elevation storage capacity that could enhance and expand San Bernardino Valley’s existing water system.
To generate significant economic value through protection of habitat suitable for mitigation, associated either with San Bernardino Valley’s water infrastructure permitting requirements and/or through mitigation credit sales to outside parties.
Water Supply Infrastructure Opportunities represent the Board’s highest priority, as they directly advance the Agency’s mission to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply. These opportunities include exploring potential new reservoirs and conveyance infrastructure to enhance system resilience and capacity and maximize the State Water Project water benefits.
reservoirs and conveyance
restoration, preservation, conservation and mitigation
walking/hiking trails, educational signage
buildings and utilities
The Draft Sunrise Ranch Master Plan document is now available for review. This draft outlines the long-term vision, goals, and proposed uses for the Sunrise Ranch property and is provided to support transparency and community engagement.
