Author: Alice Kaufman

Nature Close to Home: The Importance of Urban Green Space
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Nature Close to Home: The Importance of Urban Green Space

Tree-lined streets in a city neighborhood. Urban nature preserves and community farms. Creeks winding through developed areas, their riparian corridors providing habitat and connectivity for wildlife large and small. These are just a few examples of urban green space – a critically important tool for climate resilience, biodiversity, and the physical and mental health of...

Species Spotlight: California Newts
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Species Spotlight: California Newts

Wildlife migration isn’t just about large mammals like mountain lions – it’s also critically important for many smaller species. One example is the California newt, a tiny amphibian that is in danger of local extinction due to roadway mortality. But a multi-agency effort is underway to save the newts, with help from a dedicated band...

creek running through forest
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Ask Palo Alto to Protect Los Trancos Creek

Update: We’re pleased to report that the Palo Alto City Council voted in favor of a 50-foot setback from the creek bank, as well as bird-safe design, lighting restrictions, and other protections for wildlife. Now the project will go back to the Planning and Transportation Commission for review before returning to the City Council for...

Stanford Dish in Stanford foothills
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Important Step Forward To Protect the Stanford Foothills

For decades, more than 2,300 acres of hillside open space in the Stanford foothills have been protected from development through the Stanford Community Plan. On December 13, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors took an important step forward towards approving a 99-year extension of protections for the foothills. Please use the form below to...

Stanford Dish in Stanford foothills
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Tell County Supervisors to Protect the Stanford Foothills

Update: On December 13, the Supervisors voted unanimously to declare their support for the staff-recommended update to the Stanford Community Plan, including the 99-year extension. This clears the way for a final vote to approve the update after environmental review is complete in 2023. For decades, more than 2,300 acres of hillside open space in...

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