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...
The City of San Jose is considering approval of a massive cemetery complex in the hills above Coyote Valley, in an area critical for wildlife connectivity and treasured for its sweeping natural views. The proposed Heritage Oaks Memorial Park would level the ridgeline, fragment habitat with buildings and roads, add a crematory, and permanently alter...
The city of San Jose is currently accepting comments on the environmental analysis of the proposed Heritage Oaks cemetery in the hills above Coyote Valley. This sprawling project would cut off the top of the ridgeline, block wildlife movement, and impact scenic views from Coyote Valley’s nature preserves. Please use the form below to email...
We are thrilled to announce a major victory: the proposed Sargent Ranch open-pit sand and gravel mine is no longer a threat to the Juristac landscape! Today, the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) announced the purchase of this property for permanent conservation, putting an end to the Sargent Ranch Quarry proposal. This outcome would not...
At Green Foothills, protecting Coyote Valley has long been a top priority — not just for its open space and farmland, but for the wildlife that depend on this landscape to survive. That’s why we’re encouraged by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) recent action to launch the Coyote Valley Wildlife Crossing Project, a...
The Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency recently shared exciting results from its Burrowing Owl Conservation and Recovery Program—and they’re worth celebrating. In 2025, 142 adult Western Burrowing Owls formed 52 successful breeding pairs and produced 233 young, marking the largest regional population since the program began in 2014. This milestone shows what’s possible when conservation...
Sea level rise and flooding continue to pose a substantial threat to our bayfront communities, putting homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods at risk. In response, the cities of East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Redwood City are working together to design a shoreline project that balances public access, shoreline protection, and healthy ecosystems. Known as the...
On Thursday, January 29, the Santa Clara County Planning Commission will once again consider a development proposal that threatens open space and wildlife outside San Jose. Like several projects we’ve alerted you about in recent months, this residential sprawl project would block critical wildlife movement and put residents in harm’s way. The developer failed to...
The Trump administration is pursuing a dangerous new offshore drilling plan that will open vast stretches of U.S. coastline, including California’s coast, for new offshore oil and gas drilling. The federal government is accepting public comments on this plan until Friday, January 23, 2026. Please tell the government not to allow new offshore drilling. Offshore...
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