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.
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: January, Volume 2
January 26, 2026
Thanks for voting in Chapter elections, soil and regenerative agriculture, forests on an overheating planet, Redwood Shores Sea Level Rise Protection Project, join the Bay Alive Campaign, housing in California is expensive, Loma Prieta Chapter...
Thank You to Everyone Who Voted in our Recent Chapter Elections
January 24, 2026
Final counts for this year’s election are posted on our website.Thanks to you, our entire slate of nominated (endorsed) conservation candidates won. The margin of victory was substantial: almost 2 to 1.For our Chapter Executive Committee...
Environmental Stewardship Program Grows with Insight and Inspiration
January 22, 2026
The Environmental Stewardship Program continues to thrive, with new members enthusiastically joining the now well-loved social dinner and meeting format. The relaxed setting fostered lively conversation, connection, and a shared sense of...
Why is Housing in California so Expensive?
January 22, 2026
How did our regional housing supply get so out of balance and how does that impact our cities?Biotech (high-tech, and AI) are quickly replacing more traditional industries which have historically supported lower-income jobs in the region’s cities....
Save the date! Public Meeting on Redwood City Flood Protection Project Jan. 29
January 22, 2026
Save the Date!Join Redwood City’s Public Meeting on theRedwood Shores Sea Level Rise Protection ProjectThursday, January 295:30 - 7:30 pm PSTRedwood Shores Branch Library, Redwood CityRSVPLet’s make sure to keep our shoreline natural and...
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: January, Volume 1
January 12, 2026
Quiet crisis facing oaks, the power of Bay advocacy, forests on an overheating planet, community power vs. warehouse pollution, hikes roundup, committee meetings, and much more!
Another Quiet Crisis Facing Our Oaks
January 7, 2026
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. ...
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: December, Volume 2
January 5, 2026
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!
California Coastal Commission’s California King Tides Project
December 18, 2025
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...
The Power of Bay Advocacy
December 18, 2025
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...