Don’t forget, our annual gala, Nature’s Inspiration, is coming up on Sunday, September 28. This year we will be honoring Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo and Congresswoman Jackie Speier. Joseph Cotchett, the lead attorney for the Martin’s Beach trial, will be speaking as well. It will surely be an afternoon to remember as we enjoy delicious...
Author: Moises Mena
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Next Step to Protect Martin’s Beach
Have you ever been to Martin’s Beach? If so, please help restore access to it by completing this survey and sharing it with any- and everyone you know who has ever been there. What You Can Do: Complete this survey. Surveys should be printed, signed, and either faxed, emailed, or mailed to the Coastal Commission...
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Be The Change
Meet Committee for Green Foothills’ newest Volunteer, Claire Hu Hi, My name is Claire Hu, and I’m currently a sophomore at Gunn High School. Even before entering high school, I’ve always been very interested and passionate about protecting the environment. At some point in elementary school, I realized that the first step to causing change...
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Why We Joined the Legacy Society
We’ve been involved with the Committee for Green Foothills for most of its 50 years, recently as members of the Board of Directors. Over that time we have seen both victories and defeats in our work to protect our nearby open spaces, fortunately more victories. From our initial struggle to stop inappropriate development in the...
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2 Local Victories for Parkland
We are thrilled to have two recent victories to share with you! This past Monday, June 30, the San Carlos City Council voted against abandoning North Crestview Park. It was CGF, along with Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter, Defense of Place, Save North Crestview Park, and over 600 citizens who urged the council to honor...
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San Carlos Park Protected on Important Aniversary for Preservation
I am please to report that on Monday, June 30, the San Carlos City Council voted against abandoning North Crestview Park. It was CGF, along with Sierra Club, Loma Prieta Chapter, Defense of Place, Save North Crestview Park, and over 600 citizens who urged the council to honor the long-standing commitment by the city to...
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Why We Loved the Leadership Academy
“The Healthy Communities Leadership Academy (HCLA) opened my eyes to many pressing issues and presented a clear understanding of how to best influence the decisions being implemented.”– John Ebneter, graduate of the 2013 HCLA. Committee for Green Foothills is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Healthy Communities Leadership Academy (HCLA), a 9-month advocacy...
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In the News: Protecting N. Crestview Park
Earlier this week Legislative Advocate Lennie Roberts sent an action alert to all of our supporters asking folks to join with Committee for Green Foothills and protect North Crestview Park in San Carlos. We are urging the city council to stop from rezoning this land, which was dedicated as parkland in 1974 as mitigation to...
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Funding for Open Space Approved by Voters!
By Alice Kaufman After many months of working tirelessly to spread the word about this crucial funding for open space, we are thrilled to celebrate the passage of Measure AA. If you visited a Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) preserve on a weekend this spring, you may have seen our Outreach and Development Coordinator,...
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Action Alert: Save North Crestview Park
On June 30 at 7:00 pm, the San Carlos City Council will hold a critical meeting to consider “disposing” of a beautiful open space/parkland site called North Crestview Park. Please sign and send the Protest Letter to help save this park for future generations. What You Can Do 1. Sign the Protest Letter 2. As soon as...