Last week, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors upheld their promise to fund nearly $5 million for farmland preservation...
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Ask Supervisors to Uphold $5 Million Promise for Farmland Preservation
On Tuesday, June 2, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors will consider whether to fulfill their commitment to fund nearly $5 million for farmland preservation. There are negotiations with local farmers for agricultural conservation easements that are dependent on this funding being approved by the Board of Supervisors. If they do not take action,...
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Calling for Stop in Processing “Dunes at Half Moon Bay” Application
On April 23, Green Foothills, Sierra Club Loma Prieta, and Surfrider sent a letter to the Half Moon Bay City Council requesting they decline to process the proposed “Dunes at Half Moon Bay” development application. We are optimistic that the Council will heed our letter as well as the many compelling voices of opposition that...
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Saratoga Terminates Mountain Winery Annexation Project
Last week, the Saratoga City Council voted to terminate the Mountain Winery Annexation Project, which would have allowed a 300-room hotel to be built in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in the Santa Cruz Mountains. We strongly opposed the project due to potential impacts to the surrounding landscape and wildlife, as well as...
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People who Give us hope: Silicon Valley Youth Climate Strikers
Youth Climate Strike was born out of an international school walk out of 1.4 million students on March 15, 2019. This movement – entirely led by high school students – is bringing awareness of the urgency of climate change and advocating for change at the national, state, and local level. With 90 young activists organizing...
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Corporate Philanthropy & Matching Gifts are Making a Difference for Green Foothills
Corporate Social Responsibility is a big buzzword at the C-Suite level, but what does it mean down on the ground for Green Foothills and our loyal supporters? Corporate matching gift programs have been around since 1954, when the GE Foundation decided to stand behind its employees’ personal philanthropy with a dollar-for-dollar match. Today, chances are...
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Supervisors Approve Climate Smart Farming Pilot Program
Last Tuesday, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved an innovative program to fund climate-smart farming practices. Please thank the Supervisors [see email form below] for authorizing this unique and timely program to increase our region’s climate resilience while also supporting local farms and ranches. What’s Happening In January 2019, the Board of Supervisors...
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Tell the Saratoga City Council Not to Approve Giant Hotel in the Hillsides
On Wednesday, May 20, the Saratoga City Council will be considering whether to pursue a proposal that would allow a 300-room hotel to be built in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Please email the City Council using the form below and ask them to follow the Planning Commission’s...
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Thank County Supervisors for Supporting Telecommuting!
Last week, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to explore new County policies that would encourage and facilitate telecommuting (working from home) for County employees and expand telecommuting options for everyone in the County, even after the COVID-19 shutdown period is over. Please use the form below to email the Supervisors to...
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Announcing Our 2020 Nature’s Inspiration Honoree
Our 17th annual fundraiser, Nature’s Inspiration, is going to be different this year and we are ready for a celebration that lives up to its name. On Sunday, September 27 we will be hosting an entirely new virtual version of Nature’s Inspiration that will capture the excitement and spirit of our traditional annual celebration while...