News Evolution of a land-protection agency By 13StarsManager - September 12, 2007 0 169 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp The MRT’s role expanded in 1984, when it was asked by The Nature Conservancy to accept the 520-acre Murphy Ranch Preserve, now known as Cold Creek Preserve. By now, MRT has acquired all but 15 acres of the watershed. Share this:FacebookXLike this:Like Loading... Related