Green Foothills: Protecting the Environment

Working Together for the

Future of Local Nature

With the support of people like you, Green Foothills
is a champion for nature in San Mateo, Santa Clara,
and San Benito Counties.

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Surfers Beach on the San Mateo County coast at sunset

2024 Annual Report:

Protecting the Future

See the incredible impact we achieved together in this brief summary of the year.

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Montara Beach with Montara Mountain in the background. Photo credit Jason Shelton

Protect the Coast

San Mateo County’s rural coastside is a vital and irreplaceable natural resource.
Green Foothills works to ensure that the coast remains protected.

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Juristac, aerial view of grassy hills stretching to the sea

Protect Indigenous Lands

Juristac is a key wildlife corridor and is sacred to the Amah Mutsun
Tribal Band. It's threatened with destruction by an open-pit mine.

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Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve

Speak Up for Local Nature

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environment in San Mateo, Santa Clara, and San Benito Counties.

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San Benito County, trees and grass-covered hills, photo credit Nathan Kosta

Protect Farms & Wildlife in San Benito County

Our Upper Pajaro Watershed program addresses threats to wildlife corridors,
sensitive habitats, and farmland in this beautiful region.

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We are Green Foothills

Local. Vocal. Effective.

Since 1962, we’ve been protecting local nature and farmland to ensure a healthy environment for everyone. We do this through advocacy, education, and grassroots action focused on San Mateo, Santa Clara, and San Benito Counties.

Green Foothills’ Impact Since 1962

0,000 acres permanently protected

as a final outcome of our advocacy

0+ land use issues

advocated on

0 ballot measures

successfully supported or opposed

Latest News & Articles

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Warehouse Threatens Endangered Butterflies on San Bruno Mountain

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Alexandra Mendoza

Species Spotlight: Mission Blue Butterfly, San Bruno Elfin, and Callippe Silverspot

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County Supervisors Rejected Artificial Turf Ordinance

Thanks to everyone who emailed the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors regarding the artificial turf ordinance. Unfortunately, the Supervisors...

2025 Leadership Program Cohort meeting for the first time

Meet the Leadership Program’s 2025 Cohort

On January 11, we welcomed the 12th annual cohort of training participants into the Green Foothills Leadership Program. From January...

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