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In the Santa Cruz Mountains and Peninsula foothills, oaks have shaped the landscape for millennia, providing habitat for songbirds, food for wildlife, and stability to hillsides. However, these iconic trees now face unprecedented threats. ...

Year-end giving, Pescardero Creek County Park Climate and Habitat Resiliency Plan, the power of Bay advocacy, California King Tide's project, hikes roundup, comment letter, and much more!

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 the...

In our most recent article we focused on adaptations to and preparation for sea level rise. Now, we’re going to focus on the power of advocacy for San Francisco Bay.Even Small Wins Create Big ChangeIf you ever wonder whether your voice can make...

Vote in Chapter elections by Dec. 15th, year-end giving, support AB1083, Forest Protection Forum Dec. 15th, vote no on Steve Pearce, Redwood Shore: no place like home, outdoor Rx, Pescadero Creek County Park Climate and Habitat Resiliency Plan,...

 Assembly Bill 1083 (AB1083) will be introduced later this month. This bill is known as a “clean up bill” as it will mitigate the worst effects of SB131, which was just passed during the 2025 legislative session. Senate Bill (SB131),...

 Pescadero Creek County Park is a 5,943-acre park located in the Pescadero Creek Watershed near the town of Loma Mar, CA. The characteristics of the park are largely shaped by a history of extensive logging, especially during the mid-20th...

By Jayah Faye Paley It’s what we call the Healing Power of Nature. And it’s what your very own Loma Prieta Chapter brings to veterans all over the Bay Area. We are honored to be part of a special program which offers outdoor experiences to...

Chapter Executive Committee voting is open, letter from Executive Director Loren Blackford on recent New York Times coverage, Diablo Range exploratory trip report, how we adapt to and prepare for sea level rise, what your Chapter Executive Committee...

By Katja IrvinWith the state goal to conserve 30 percent of California’s lands and coastal waters by 2030 (30x30) and increased interest in conservation in the Diablo Range, members of the Sierra Club California/Nevada Wilderness Team took a three-...