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Since early human history, the vastness of the ocean has captured the intrigue of explorers, facilitated trade, and supported local economies. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), our oceans cover 71 percent of...

 On June 21st, San Jose Spotlight ran an article called "San Jose landmark project dropped," announcing the "Breeze of Innovation" project has been dropped. Loma Prieta Chapter volunteers and staff have advocated since 2018 to keep the...

Purchase 2025 Guardians of Nature tickets, Fire Hazard Severity Zones, defensible space Zone Zero, seeking Chapter Executive Committee candidates, counties coordinating sea level rise plans with county agencies, presentation to Foster City's Citizen...

 Zone 0 encompasses the first five feet around the perimeter of homes and structures.  Wildfire preparedness in Zone 0 is crucial for protecting against ember attacks, the leading cause of home ignition in wildfires. Minimizing flammable...

Save San Bruno Mountain, seeking Chapter Executive Committee candidates, fire hazard severity zones, 2025 Guardians of Nature Benefit's honoree Garnetta Annable, Bay Alive Campaign watchdog network, Environmental Stewardship Program social and...

 Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZs) in State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) are geographic areas determined by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Local Responsibility Areas (...

Seeking Chapter Executive Committee candidates, petition to save San Bruno Mountain, backyard ecology and biodiversity, home hardening against wildfires, join our Bay Alive Campaign watchdog network, the Brisbane Baylands Project, losses of...

 Wildfires are California's most common natural disaster, and up to 90% of home losses experienced during wildfires are due to wind-driven flying embers. The Loma Prieta Forest Protection Committee advocates home hardening as the most proven...

 The San Benito Agricultural Land Trust on May 17 hosted a rare opportunity to explore the beauty and history of Soap Lake Ranch in San Benito County! We took a guided walking tour of Soap Lake Ranch that featured its wetlands, wildlife, and...

Bay Alive Campaign watchdog network, Pacheco Reservoir Project update, Forest Protection Forum Chaparral at the Crossroads, mesoplastics and mosquitos, comment letters, hikes roundup, and much more!