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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Latest News & Articles

ICE Facility in Gilroy Would Destroy Farmland and Threaten Essential Habitat

On a narrow, winding road next to Llagas Creek outside of Gilroy, construction of a new U.S. Immigration and Customs...

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Measure D Passes: A Win for Wildfire Safety, Clean Water, and Open Space

Measure D passed with more than 55% support! On June 2, voters in parts of Santa Clara County had a...

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Tell the Board of Supervisors to Approve Bird-Friendly Design

Update: We’re pleased to report that that San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the ordinance. Thanks...

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