Coyote Valley

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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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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.

Heritage Oaks Cemetery Threatens Coyote Valley

The City of San Jose is considering approval of a massive cemetery complex in the hills above Coyote Valley, in...

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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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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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PG&E Metcalf substation

Take Action to Keep Energy Facilities Out of Coyote Valley

On Tuesday, August 5, there will be a public meeting about the environmental impacts of a proposed new energy facility...

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San Jose Drops Plan for Development in Coyote Valley

We’re excited to report that San Jose has dropped a potential plan that could have greatly increased the amount of...

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Why Habitat Linkages Are Essential for Wildlife

This is an updated version of an article that was originally published on May 24, 2022. At Green Foothills, we...

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Development Continues to Threaten Coyote Valley – Please Sign Petition

Despite our 2021 victory in gaining protections for Coyote Valley, parts of this critical landscape continue to be threatened with...

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Laguna Seca area of Coyote Valley

North Coyote Valley Wetland Is Now Preserved as Public Land

Today Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) announced it has transferred the historic wetland of Laguna Seca in North Coyote Valley...

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Please Speak Out About Proposed Cemetery In Coyote Valley

Here’s another opportunity to help protect Coyote Valley. On Monday, September 23, there will be a public meeting about the...

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PG&E’s Metcalf substation

Tell PG&E to Keep Energy Facilities Out of Coyote Valley

Update: Public comments about this project can be sent to the California Public Utilities Commission anytime through October 7, 2024....

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