Now more than ever, local nature needs a champion

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

Now more than ever, local nature needs a champion.

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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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.

By the Numbers

Green Foothills’ Impact Since 1962

Protected acres

200,000+

acres permanently protected as a final outcome of our advocacy

Land Use

1,000+

land use issues
advocated on

Ballot Measures

62

ballot measures successfully supported or opposed

How to help

Support our mission by making a donation, subscribing for action alerts, or becoming a volunteer.

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