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.
Sunnyvale Postpones Vote on Artificial Turf Ban
September 17, 2024
Environmentalists’ hopes for a quick decision to ban artificial turf in Santa Clara County and in Sunnyvale were dashed on August 27th when both voted to “study” the issue further before making a final decision.
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: September, Volume 1
September 16, 2024
Reviewing the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan Webinar Part Two, Guardians of Nature Benefit and Silent Auction, Forest Protection Forum, Military Outdoors Events, Ravenswood Business District, Letter to the Editor Writing Group, California Brown...
On September 16th, Palo Alto City Council Will Decide Whether or Not to Expand the Airport into the Baylands
September 9, 2024
What is happening?
On September 16, the City Council of Palo Alto will discuss alternatives for the expansion of the Palo Alto airport. The proposed alternatives include expansion of runways into wetlands at the Bayland Nature Preserve,...
August 27 Santa Clara County and Sunnyvale Turf Ban Proposal Updates
September 3, 2024
Regarding August 27 Turf Ban Proposals, What Role Did TenCate Global Staff Play in Local Decisions?
On August 27, separately, the Santa Clara County (SCC) Supervisors removed Item #10 Consider recommendations from the Office of the...
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: August, Volume 2
August 26, 2024
Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan Webinar, Letters to Ban Artificial Turf, Reduce Light Pollution, Forest Protection Forum, Groundwater Rise Animated Video, Marbled Murrelets at Risk, BCDC Commissioners Petition Letter, Ravenswood Business District...
Palo Alto, You Can Help Reduce Light Pollution
August 22, 2024
Palo Alto’s draft Dark Sky ordinance is tentatively set to be reviewed by the Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commission on August 28th.
We need your support in asking for two main improvements to the Dark Sky Ordinance.
Reduce...
An Educational Hike Through the Forest
August 22, 2024
On Sunday, August 11th, the Loma Prieta Chapter Forest Protection Committee teamed up with the San Mateo County Resource Conservation district to lead a hike to view forest management techniques to foster forest resilience against wildfire, and...
Tell Sunnyvale City Councilors to BAN Artificial Turf
August 22, 2024
We need YOUR help with this important action!
Please contact Susan Hinton (Susan.Hinton@lomaprieta.sierraclub.org ) if you have any questions.
On Tuesday, August 27th, City of Sunnyvale Councilors are considering a ban on artificial turf....
Letters Needed: Santa Clara County is About to BAN Artificial Turf
August 22, 2024
We need YOUR help with this important action!
Please contact Susan Hinton (Susan.Hinton@lomaprieta.sierraclub.org ) if you have any questions.
Santa Clara County is about to BAN Artificial Turf! However the Plastic Turf industry is...
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: August, Volume 1
August 12, 2024
New Groundwater Rise Video, Forest Management Educational Hike, Palo Alto Airport Expansion, Benefit Early Bird Tickets, Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan Webinar, Ravenswood Business District, Marbled Murrelets at Risk, Forest Protection Forum,...