San Benito County’s open space could get a boost of support and funding, thanks to a bill in Sacramento that would create a new conservation authority to protect local nature. Green Foothills has been supporting the bill at the state and local levels. California Assembly Member Gail Pellerin authored the bill, AB 1548. It creates...
April is Earth Month, which inspires us to reflect on how far we’ve come since America’s first Earth Month more than 50 years ago. We’ve made great progress in passing laws to protect the environment. As a result, our nation’s air and water have gotten cleaner, millions of acres of wilderness have been preserved, and...
The Green Foothills community is deeply saddened by the passing of Rod Diridon, Sr., a longtime ally and supporter of Green Foothills, on April 3. Rod served on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors from 1975 to 1995 and was a strong advocate for open space, parks, and public transit. In recent years, he...
We’re pleased to report that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved the final plan for the LS Power energy facility – and it will NOT be in Coyote Valley! After hundreds of community members called for the facility to be constructed on PG&E’s existing Metcalf substation, rather than on the orchard in Coyote...
On Election Day, June 2, some local voters will have a new chance to shape the future of our region’s lands, water, and climate resilience. By voting Yes on Measure D, voters can protect local natural lands and farmland under the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority’s jurisdiction. If you live in San Jose, Santa...
The Green Foothills community was saddened to learn of the passing of former Green Foothills board member Ellie Huggins-Wendin. Ellie was an East-Coaster before moving to California with her husband Bob in 1954. She was born and raised in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. She spent several summers during high school at the Putney School in Vermont,...
In a huge victory for land, wildlife, and Indigenous cultural heritage, the proposed Sargent Ranch open-pit sand and gravel mine is no longer a threat to the Juristac landscape! In January, the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) announced the purchase of this property for permanent conservation, putting an end to the Sargent Ranch Quarry proposal....
We are pleased to report that over 700 community members submitted emails urging the City of San José to take a closer look at the environmental impacts of the proposed Heritage Oaks Memorial Park project. This is an extraordinarily strong level of community opposition to a development project. Thank you to all who spoke up...
Last year we launched the Green Foothills Community Ambassador Program (CAP) to increase awareness of our work in the communities we serve. In just one year, it’s already making a difference. A growing network of dedicated volunteers is helping share our work, build new connections, and broaden our reach across the region. Here’s a look...
When you’re strolling along the beach or hiking bayside trails, you might catch a glimpse of a tiny bird on spindly legs running across the sand. With their quick movements and soft coloring, Western Snowy Plovers easily capture the hearts of those who are lucky enough to spot one. But these small shorebirds face outsized...
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