San Bruno Mountain, just south of San Francisco, is an example of the type of landscape that most needs environmental advocacy: a fragile ecosystem at risk from a proposed manufacturing facility. Green Foothills, a conservation nonprofit that has been a champion for nature on the Peninsula since 1962, is working alongside local environmental partners to...
Across the state, the harmonious sound of frogs regularly brings our backyards and landscapes to life. Among these voices is the California red-legged frog, a native species that has long made its home in our region’s ponds, creeks, and wetlands. Once found throughout California and as far south as Baja California, the red-legged frog has...
A massive industrial development has been proposed in the heart of San Bruno Mountain—a regional jewel known for its natural beauty. The area is home to a diverse collection of plants and wildlife, including three federally endangered butterflies. Please use the form below to email the Brisbane City Council and tell them San Bruno Mountain...
Thanks to everyone who took the time to email the California Coastal Commission regarding the approval of Pacifica’s Local Coastal Land Use Plan (LCLUP) update. Unfortunately, on May 9th, the Coastal Commissioners voted 8-1 to approve Pacifica’s LCLUP that includes the new, controversial “Special Shoreline Resiliency Areas.” These areas allow for neighborhood-scale seawalls in Rockaway...
Next week, the Coastal Commission will vote on a decision that could affect the entire California coast. The city of Pacifica has asked the Coastal Commission to approve a coastal land use plan that would allow neighborhood-scale seawalls, which are known to cause beaches to shrink and ultimately disappear. Please email the Coastal Commission by...
San Bruno Mountain, nestled in the northernmost part of San Mateo County, is an island of picturesque mountains that boasts green grassland, coastal scrubs, an intricate watershed, and dunes. If you’re lucky, when you visit you might catch the iconic flutter of three of the mountain’s vibrant butterflies: the Mission Blue, San Bruno Elfin, and...
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