Thanks to you and our members we’re celebrating another great year of local open space protection. It’s only because of our community that we’re able to speak up for local nature. 2015 was no different. From the San Mateo County Coast, the the Peninsula Foothills, to Santa Clara Valley’s farmlands, thanks to the support from...
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Action Alert: Speak up for Parks in Santa Clara
Next Tuesday, June 24, the Santa Clara City Council will consider adopting an ordinance to require developers to pay fees to provide funding for parks. Please tell the City Council to vote in favor of this ordinance so that Santa Clara will have money to pay for parks. What You Can Do Come to the...
CGF in the News on Midpen’s Ballot Measure
From the article: $300 million open space measure heads toward Silicon Valley ballot By Paul Rogers in the Mercury News on 2/25/14 Supporters contend that preserving land in open space not only provides for better views from urban areas but also reduces air pollution, preserves drinking water quality and raises property values. They note the...
Half Moon Bay’s Main Street Bridge in the News
From the article: Replacement plan for historic Half Moon Bay bridge faces opposition By S. Parker Yesko in the SF Examiner on 1/19/2014 Defenders of a small and historic bridge in Half Moon Bay are bracing for a big fight with city government over its planned replacement. The Main Street Bridge connects downtown Half Moon...
Action Alert: Speak up for Open Space!
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District needs your help! Please attend one of the District’s Public Workshops and help decide the future of our local open space lands.
CGF urges Santa Clara City Council to remove Ulistac Natural Area from consisderation for soccer park location
Text of letter submitted to Santa Clara City Council 9/23/13.