For the first time ever, the California State Lands Commission (SLC) is considering the Public Trust Needs for an undeveloped 9-acre property along the Burlingame bayfront. On Thursday, March 22, the SLC held a public meeting about the issue. Over 70 people sent comments through our website, and 20 people came to the meeting to...
Tag: wetlands
Success in Bedwell Bayfront Park, Thank Councilmembers
Thank you Menlo Park City Councilmembers for your vote to protect wildlife at Bedwell Bayfront Park. We recently sent an action alert about the Menlo Park City Council’s vote on the future of Bedwell Bayfront Park, urging you to ask councilmembers to forgo changes to the park that could be harmful to wildlife. Fortunately, last Tuesday,...
Happy NYE! I’m Looking Forward to 2017
With just hours left in the year, I want to tell you how proud I am of what we accomplished together in 2016. As I ring in the New Year tonight, I’ll give my husband and daughter a kiss and then raise a glass to you. You are the only reason local open space has a...
Ulistac Natural Area Under Threat
By Alice Kaufman Ulistac Natural Area represents the last 40 acres of undeveloped natural land in the City of Santa Clara. It is the result of thousands of hours of volunteer work by schoolchildren, Boy Scouts, nature lovers, teachers, birders, and others who have devoted time to planting, weeding, and helping to create the diverse...
Update on San Jose City Council’s WPCP Plan
Thanks to all of you who called, sent emails, and spoke at the San Jose City Council meeting Tuesday night on the issue of the Water Pollution Control Plant. The City Councilmembers received hundreds of emails on this subject alone! Unfortunately, we cannot call this a victory. The City Council agreed to adopt one of...
Action Alert: Tell City Council to Protect Burrowing Owls and Wetlands!
Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 19, the San Jose City Council will consider the Master Plan for the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). Please contact the City Councilmembers and tell them to vote for the protection of wildlife and wetlands on the WPCP site. What’s Happening The WPCP site is located right at the edge of the...