Point Buckler Island, located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the Pacific Ocean, has been at the center of environmental debates for a decade over violations tied to its previous owner, John Sweeney. Following contentious efforts to transform the area into luxury amenities, the island was auctioned and acquired by the John Muir Land Trust in January 2025. The new ownership aims to restore the marshland, which is essential for the ecological balance impacting marine and terrestrial ecosystems across the region.
For the last decade, Point Buckler Island has been embroiled in a battle involving county, state and federal regulators, focusing on egregious environmental violations.
Researchers who study the Great California Delta see the marshland islands as crucial to a connected, evolving estuary that affects marine and terrestrial life.
In January 2025, the island was auctioned to the nonprofit John Muir Land Trust, which hopes to foster a connection to the future.
The islands were formed naturally by sediment and material coming down the river, influencing both environmental health and the local ecosystem.
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