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Luxury mega-marina proposal heads to SF Supervisors
November 28, 2017
On October 30th, the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) made official their proposal to take one-third of Clipper Cove at Treasure Island for a private luxury marina. The plan now heads to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, who will...
The Bay Area takes the lead in the Community Choice movement
November 28, 2017
As 2017 comes to a close, the Bay Area has positioned itself as a leader in the clean energy economy as many of its residents and businesses opt into a Community Choice program that delivers cleaner energy than the incumbent utility.
Victory for salmon and open space: Marin County to buy golf course for public land
November 16, 2017
Open space advocates cheered the Marin County Supervisors’ decision on November 14th to buy the San Geronimo Golf Course for public open space.
Air District moves to reduce toxic air pollutants with Rule 11-18
November 8, 2017
On November 15th, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District will be considering for adoption a new clean air regulation that will be the strongest in the nation in terms of protecting public health.
Sierra Club supports buying Marin golf course for public open space
October 31, 2017
As County Open Space, the former golf course land will offer hiking trails, a wildlife corridor linked to nearby preserves and open spaces, and, importantly, the chance to restore sections of San Geronimo Creek and Larsen Creek, vital spawning...
Give input on East Bay parks funding priorities
October 24, 2017
Measure CC was passed by East Bay voters in 2004 with 72% support to provide funding for park operations and maintenance in the area from Oakland to Pinole west of the hills. The $12-per-year parcel tax will expire soon, and the East Bay Regional...
Lawsuit threatens open space atop Albany Hill
October 19, 2017
On September 11th the Albany Lions Club filed a lawsuit in federal court to force the city of Albany to give up ownership of a 1.1-acre hilltop portion of Albany Hill that has been open space parkland since 1973. Turning public land private would...
Novato Measure D defends open space and stops sprawl
October 18, 2017
Voting 'Yes' on Measure D on November 7th will renew Novato’s existing Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) for another 25 years. Renewing the UGB will protect open space and farmland, prevent sprawl, and encourage walkable, bike-friendly neighborhoods near...
Campaign kickoff: Help end Richmond coal exports
October 17, 2017
Only three ports in the state of California still export dirty coal, and one of them is right here in the Bay Area, on the Richmond waterfront. Our goal: Take Richmond off that list.
Martinez open-space initiative filed after getting 5,500 signatures
October 17, 2017
The Martinez Open Space and Park Protection Initiative was submitted last week to the City of Martinez for certification. The Initiative will increase protections for all Martinez open space and parkland by requiring approval by Martinez voters...