Action Alert

Say No to Battery Storage Facility in Coyote Valley

Update: On May 28, the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority board voted unanimously for a resolution opposing the building...

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Tell Your Representatives: Protect Our Environment and Our Communities

Last year, the California legislature passed a deeply flawed bill that stripped away fundamental environmental and community protections. Now, a...

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New Conservation Authority Would Be a Boon for San Benito Open Space

San Benito County’s open space could get a boost of support and funding, thanks to a bill in Sacramento that...

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Good News – No Energy Facility in Coyote Valley!

We’re pleased to report that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved the final plan for the LS Power...

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Yes on D: Protect our water, prevent wildfires

Invest in the Open Space Authority: Vote Yes on Measure D

On Election Day, June 2, some local voters will have a new chance to shape the future of our region’s...

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View looking over Coyote Valley from the proposed cemetery site. Image courtesy of Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority.

Over 700 Voices Spoke Up for Coyote Valley – Thank You!

We are pleased to report that over 700 community members submitted emails urging the City of San José to take...

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View looking over Coyote Valley from the proposed cemetery site. Image courtesy of Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority.

Tell San Jose: Don’t Let Cemetery Harm Coyote Valley

The city of San Jose is currently accepting comments on the environmental analysis of the proposed Heritage Oaks cemetery in...

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Great News: Victory at Juristac!

We are thrilled to announce a major victory: the proposed Sargent Ranch open-pit sand and gravel mine is no longer...

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Coyote Valley Wildlife Undercrossing

Good News for Coyote Valley Wildlife

At Green Foothills, protecting Coyote Valley has long been a top priority — not just for its open space and...

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Burrowing owl family

Good News for Burrowing Owls

The Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency recently shared exciting results from its Burrowing Owl Conservation and Recovery Program—and they’re worth...

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View of the bay from Ravenswood Open Space Preserve.

Making Our Shorelines SAFER

Sea level rise and flooding continue to pose a substantial threat to our bayfront communities, putting homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods...

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Ask Planning Commission to Deny Harmful Sprawl Project

On Thursday, January 29, the Santa Clara County Planning Commission will once again consider a development proposal that threatens open...

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