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Sequoia High School students from a low-income community in Redwood City recently embarked on their first wilderness adventures, with several unforgettable trips made possible by Sierra Club ICO (Inspiring Connections Outdoors) volunteers. For many...

Call to not weaken sea level rise plan, why forest thinning proposal are misguided, hiking/camping equipment donations, holiday social, San Benito Measure A approved, joint statement to BCDC, Loma Prieta Pride Sierrans holiday party, first Plastic...

The Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter endorsed the San Benito County Measure A (Empower Voters to Make Land Use Decisions) that was approved by the county’s voters, 55% yes vs. 45% no. Going forward, changes to General Plan land use designations...

Amazing number of comments to BCDC, Executive Committee elections, King Tides Project, avalanche transceiver practice, OneShoreline off-shore barrier dropped, Climate Summit for San Mateo County, Lehigh Quarry update, Peninsula Conservation Center...

Visualizing Sea Level Rise  What are King Tides? They are predictable high tides that occur annually. King Tides form naturally from the alignment of the sun, moon and earth's gravitational forces.  Sea level rise (SLR) is...

BCDC's draft Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan, artificial turn in Mercury News, an evening with Joe Simitian, OneShoreline events, Environmental Stewardship Program 2025, hikes roundup and much more!

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...