Three perspectives on
the foothill scarring
As seen by the Hanson Quarry operator, Supervisor Kniss, and CGF

For many years, the Hanson Permanente Quarry in Cupertino has served as a landmark in contrasts, a massive industrial project in the midst of the otherwise-protected Santa Clara County foothills.

Recently, CGF launched a campaign to restore some of this scarred landscape to its former beauty by raising community awareness and opening a dialogue with Hanson Permanente and the County to explore ways of reversing the damage from waste rock deposits on prominent ridgelines.

This issue of Green Footnotes provides an update on our progress to date, from three perspectives: