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Good News for Coyote Valley Wildlife
At Green Foothills, protecting Coyote Valley has long been a top priority — not just for its open space and...
Good News for Burrowing Owls
The Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency recently shared exciting results from its Burrowing Owl Conservation and Recovery Program—and they’re worth...
Making our Shorelines SAFER
Sea level rise and flooding continue to pose a substantial threat to our bayfront communities, putting homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods...
Ask Planning Commission to Deny Harmful Sprawl Project
On Thursday, January 29, the Santa Clara County Planning Commission will once again consider a development proposal that threatens open...
Tell the Trump Administration to Stop New Offshore Drilling
The Trump administration is pursuing a dangerous new offshore drilling plan that will open vast stretches of U.S. coastline, including...
Rural Zoning Changes Must Protect Farmland and Open Space
Local farmland is a critical natural resource that is continually under threat of development. As Santa Clara County updates its...
Defending San Bruno Mountain
San Bruno Mountain, just south of San Francisco, is an example of the type of landscape that most needs environmental...
Destruction of Trees and Habitat at Pleasant Hills Site
The City of San Jose is about to start studying the environmental impacts of a massive proposed development on open...
Take Action for Trees and Habitat at Pleasant Hills
The City of San Jose is about to start studying the environmental impacts of a massive proposed development on open...
Species Spotlight: California Red-Legged Frog
Across the state, the harmonious sound of frogs regularly brings our backyards and landscapes to life. Among these voices is...
Sprawl Project Appeals Denied by Santa Clara County
Over the past two months, the Santa Clara County Planning Commission has rejected appeals for four residential sprawl projects on...
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