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.
Cesar Chavez and Loma Prieta Chapter: Surprising History Uncovered
July 23, 2024
Recently, Jati Wibisono, San Jose State University student and Loma Prieta volunteer, interviewed Les Kishler, Loma Prieta Executive Committee Member, Conservation Committee Chair, and Guadalupe Regional Group Chair in the 1980s, to capture some of...
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: July, Volume 1
July 15, 2024
2024 Guardians of Nature Benefit Early Bird Tickets, Ansel Adam Stamps, Letter to the Editor Writing Workshop, BCDC Commissioner Petition Letter, California Least Terns at Risk, Seeking Executive Committee Candidates, Military Outdoors Events,...
16 New Ansel Adams Commemorative Stamps
July 9, 2024
Former Loma Prieta Executive Committee Member Les Kishler attended a very special event in Yosemite on May 15th, 2024, and was gracious to report on it.
"The Yosemite Valley dogwoods were in full bloom and the waterfalls were roaring. A...
Divestment Bill Fails Due to Poison Pill Amendment
July 1, 2024
By Nancy Tierney
A coalition led by Fossil Free California organized a rally on June 19 at the state Capitol grounds in support of SB 252 that commits CalPERS and CalSTRS, the state’s largest pension funds, to divest from fossil...
Loma Prieta Chapter's eNewsletter: June, Volume 2
June 24, 2024
2023 Chapter Summary, San Jose Homeless Residents, Military Outdoors Events, Sea Level Rise Contamination Threat, Wilderness First Aid Training, Nutrient Permit, Redwood City Ferry Terminal, Milligan Parking Lot Light Pollution, Hike Roundup, and...
Action Alert: Palo Alto Airport VS. Bay Wetlands: Survey and Public Meeting
June 18, 2024
What is happening?
Do you frequent the Palo Alto Baylands to watch birds and enjoy nature?
The City of Palo Alto is working on a Long-Range Facilities and Sustainability Plan for the Palo Alto Airport. This plan will look into potential...
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: June, Volume 1
June 10, 2024
Delta at a Crossroads, Montezuma Carbon Capture Project Webinar, a Forest Journey Presentation, Ferry Terminal at Port of Redwood City EIR, 2024 Guardians of Nature Benefit October 4th, Coyote Valley Corridor Study Draft Economic and Policy...
The Delta Is at a Crossroads
June 5, 2024
Will California continue to exploit the Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta to the max, or will we pull back and give more to the Delta ecosystem? The Sierra Club is concerned that the proposed Delta Conveyance Project (DCP), and the “Voluntary Agreements...
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...