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We are excited to announce the launch of our popular Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP), designed to foster local environmental activism through a series of educational webinars, collaborative projects, and legislative action. Whether you’...

The Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter’s Plastic Pollution Prevention Team has been working very hard to convince local governments, including cities, counties, and school districts, to turn their backs on greenhouse gas producing, land and water...

"For 50 years, the plastics industry lied about the recyclability of plastic, a 'campaign of deception' that deflected regulation and boosted profits while unleashing a tide of toxic plastic pollution, according to a pair of groundbreaking...

The San Francisco Bay is far more than a beautiful backdrop to call home. It is the centerpiece of our regional identity and a vital protector of our communities and environment. With sea levels rising, the Bay’s natural defenses, its living...

Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan webinar, Guardians of Nature Benefit, protect Coyote Valley, Exxon on trial, San Francisco versus EPA, 2024-2025 Environmental Stewardship Program, Burrowing Owls as endangered species, opposition of HR 8790, hike...

Sadly, the Burrowing Owl population of the Bay area has dwindled close to extirpation (local extinction). The California Fish & Game Commission will hold a public hearing on October 10th to determine whether listing western burrowing...

The September 5, 2024, Redwood LIFE development's Community Workshop #2 drew a crowd of around 75at the Redwood Shores Library, filling the room with anticipation. Attendees listened intently as the consultant presented, although murmurs rippled...

This past Monday, September 23, the Sierra Club, the Surfrider Foundation, Heal the Bay, and San Francisco BayKeeper filed one lawsuit against petroleum and plastics manufacturing giant ExxonMobile while the California State Attorney General’s...

Plans for Palo Alto’s Airport Expansion threatened to encroach into dedicated parkland and vulnerable habitat for endangered species such as the Salt-marsh Harvest Mouse. Expanded airport operations could worsen emissions as well as noise and...

On Monday, September 23, there was a public meeting regarding the environmental impacts of the proposed Heritage Oaks Memorial Park, a large cemetery and crematorium. Approximately ten people provided comments, all opposed to the project....