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.
How Do We Adapt to and Prepare for Sea Level Rise?
November 20, 2025
In our most recent article we focused on the hidden threats from sea level rise. Now, we’re going to focus on how we need to adapt to and prepare for sea level rise.While there are no true solutions, there are ways for us to adapt in preparation for...
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: November, Volume 1
November 8, 2025
Vote for Executive Committee elections, air conditioning to heat pump reach codes, biodiversity and urban forest plan, hikes roundup, upcoming committee meetings, events in the community, and much more!
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: October, Volume 2
October 27, 2025
2025 Guardians of Nature recap, Permanente Creek Restoration update, Environmental Stewardship Program 2025-2026 launches, Bay Alive Campaign honors Jeremy Lowe, Bay Alive Campaign in the community, unprecedented forest degradation, the...
The Mediterranean Oak Borer: A Growing Threat to California’s Oak Trees and What You Can Do
October 24, 2025
Although Sudden Oak Death from Phytophthora ramorum infection is currently more prevalent in Northern California, its iconic oak woodlands are facing yet another serious threat: Xyleborus mediterraneus, also known as the...
Environmental Stewardship Program 2025 - 2026 Launches
October 23, 2025
By Gita Dev With the return of in-person sessions, the Environmental Stewardship Program kicked off with great energy and enthusiasm! Thirty-five new participants signed up to join the growing community of graduates from this flagship chapter...
Bay Alive Messages are Going Out to a Wide Range of People
October 21, 2025
By Julie Groves Day on the Bay in Alviso brought together a wonderful mix of people of all ages and backgrounds. Both visiting the Bay Alive table to learn about sea level rise, and behind the table explaining how Bay Alive is educating the...
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: October, Volume 1
October 14, 2025
Palo Alto Airport Expansion, Electric Innovation Awards, Silicon Valley building electrification, Concar passage redevelopment, Vista de Almaden project appeal, and much more!
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: September, Volume 2
September 29, 2025
2025 Guardians of Nature Benefit, Loren Blackford new Executive Director, Sudden Oak Death, fire safety, unprecedented forest degradation, Baylands Specific Plan Project, Bay Alive presents to Redwood Shores, Redwood Life Project, building...
Sudden Oak Death in the Loma Prieta Chapter
September 24, 2025
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) is a tree disease caused by the invasive, fungus-like pathogen Phytophthora ramorum, which was first described in the mid-1990s. SOD primarily affects specific species, and especially the coast live oak (Quercus...
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: September, Volume 1
September 15, 2025
Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project canceled, Karen Maki receives 2025 Volunteer Service Award, 2025 Guardians of Nature Benefit early bird tickets end soon, home electrification rebates and tax credits, hidden threats from sea level rise, Redwood...