Articles written for the eNewsletter which are not associated with a specific Chapter entity (such as a conservation committee) are grouped here so they can be accessed directly.
Action Alert: Please Help Protect San Jose's Waterways and Address Homelessness
May 30, 2024
What Is Happening
San Jose is facing a critical environmental challenge due to the pollution caused by homeless encampments in creek corridors. The City estimates that 88% of pollutants entering its rivers and creeks stem from more than 1,000...
Earth Day Reflection
May 29, 2024
By Karen Maki
Karen is the Chair of our Forest Protection Committee and helps lead the Ban Clear-Cutting Campaign in California.
Over 20 years ago, my neighbor planned to cut down a redwood. A huge response unexpectedly overcame...
Artificial Turf Wars: People Fighting to Protect Their Communities
May 30, 2024
By Sue Chow
Artificial turf wars are heating up as fights involving environmentalists, citizen groups, synthetic turf vendors, government agencies, schools, and city councils are surging. These turf fights are so intense that in...
Loma Prieta Chapter's eNewsletter: May, Volume 2
May 28, 2024
30x30 and Wilderness Act 60th Anniv Hike, Military Outdoor Events, Snowy Plovers at Risk, Loma Prieta Pride at Santa Cruz Pride, Call for Prohibition of Artificial Turf in Santa Clara County, hike roundup, and much more!
Loma Prieta Chapter's eNewsletter: May, Volume 1
May 13, 2024
Hiker's Hut Volunteer, Guardians of Nature Oct 4th, Forest Protection Committee Volunteer, Nash Road Quarry Reclamation Plan, Midpen Parking Area Design Guidelines, Environmental Rules, Upcoming Hikes, and much more!
Nash Road Quarry (Sandman) Reclamation Plan Questions and Concerns
May 7, 2024
In late April, the Loma Prieta Chapter Guadalupe Group provided comments to the San Benito County Planning Department about the Proposed Nash Road Quarry Reclamation Plan submitted to the County by the project applicant Sandman, Inc. Sand and...
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: April, Volume 2
April 29, 2024
2024 Guardians of Nature Benefit Date and Honoree, Ridgway's Rails at Risk, Forest Management Educational Hike, Preserve the Cork Oak Tree, Nature in Mountain View Parks, Earth Month 2024, Saratoga Acorn Woodpeckers at Risk, Pole Walking Exercise...
Coyote Valley / Monterey Corridor Community Meeting, May 2nd
April 24, 2024
Here is yet another opportunity to help our ongoing efforts to protect Coyote Valley!
The City of San Jose is evaluating potential land uses along the Monterey Road Corridor in Coyote Valley. This effort seeks to accommodate the aspirations...
Saratoga Acorn Woodpeckers at Risk
April 23, 2024
The Saratoga Retirement Community’s expansion plans, currently in process, would cut many trees. Among the trees slated to be cut is a majestic cork oak (tree 136) that provides a granary and a home to a colony of acorn woodpeckers. The removal...
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: April, Volume 1
April 15, 2024
Earth Month Planet vs. Plastics, 2024 Guardians of Nature Benefit Oct 4th Honoree Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, Mountain View Nature in Parks, Forest Protection Forum California Forests Aren't Fuel, Create Positive Change Together, Regenerative...