Our Impact
Our Impact since 1962
Local. Vocal. Effective.
We are always keeping a vigilant eye on emerging and ongoing local land use issues involving open space. Our expertise and reputation commands influence with decision makers and, most importantly, we routinely deliver real environmental victories.
The Ultimate Outcome of Our Advocacy: The Permanent Protection of Natural Landscapes
As a result of our advocacy, land management agencies and organizations are better able to permanently protect natural areas at risk of development. These lands – to date more than 200,000 acres of open space in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties – serve as a regional greenbelt providing places to recreate and connect with nature, habitat for threatened wildlife, and enhanced resilience to drought, wildfire, and flooding.
Land permanently protected as an outcome of Green Foothills′ advocacy, 1962-2022.
Impact Numbers
Our Impact in 2024
8,183
acres of open space protected or benefited
9
victories
achieved out of 10 concluded land use issues
16 key wildlife and plant species benefited
3 policies or plans adopted by governmental agencies
18
land use issues
in total monitored and advocated
15 were in collaboration with a total of 25 tribes, organizations, and community leaders
16,347 comment letters sent in response to our 6 calls to action with 2 favorable outcomes, and 2 outcomes still pending
Green Foothills’ Impact
“I am proud to stand united with all of the members of Green Foothills. Together we fight for environmental protections that all species, including humans, depend upon for survival. If we allow this backsliding of environmental protections to continue, generations to come – including my own granddaughter and her future children – will struggle to exist on an earth filled with dirty and toxic air and water, incinerated forests, and flooded lowlands. Is this the legacy we want for them? To paraphrase the incredible Greta Thunberg: The eyes of future generations are upon us, and if we choose to fail our youth, they will never forgive us.”
Joan Baez
Member since 2008, Activist, Singer, Songwriter, Inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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