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Emily Schwing: Building a Collective Food System

In the heart of East San Jose, next to the Hwy 101 and I-680 interchange, sits a vibrant urban oasis where rows of lush, green vegetables flourish under the California sun. This is Veggielution, a 6-acre community farm that provides fresh, affordable food for underserved communities. The acting executive director of this nonprofit, food-justice based...

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Protecting Our Groundwater From Mining Contamination

Santa Clara County has enacted a new ordinance requiring mining operations to maintain a 50-foot protective buffer from groundwater. We’re celebrating this important step by the County to protect our groundwater resources from the potentially harmful impacts of mining. And we’re proud that the initial idea for this ordinance came from a Green Foothills Leadership...

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Tell San Jose City Council Not to Cut Park Fees

Update: Unfortunately, on June 18 the San Jose City Council voted both to cut park impact fees for downtown high-rises, and to explore cutting park fees for other residential development throughout the entire city. City staff will bring recommendations back to the City Council at a future date with regard to whether to cut park...

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Tell Redwood City Council Not to Cut Parks Funding

Update: We’re pleased to report that the Redwood City Council voted 4-3 not to cut parks funding. (The vote happened on June 24, postponed from June 10.) Thanks to everyone who emailed the City Council on this issue — your voice made a difference! Thanks to all of you who emailed the Redwood City Council...

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Advocating for Green Space in East San Jose

What is the desired vision for new development on the Pleasant Hills Golf Course site in East San Jose? According to a city survey, creation of new parks and open space is by far the top priority for the nearby community. Green Foothills is working with the city and the community to ensure that this...

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Remembering Pete McCloskey

Former Congressman, environmental champion, and former Green Foothills board member, Paul N. “Pete” McCloskey, died on May 8 at age 96. Pete served on the Board of Green Foothills in 1963, and was a Green Foothills Nature’s Inspiration Honoree in 2010. Pete McCloskey was one of the most principled people that I have ever known....

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