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The Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter endorsed the San Benito County Measure A (Empower Voters to Make Land Use Decisions) that was approved by the county’s voters, 55% yes vs. 45% no. Going forward, changes to General Plan land use designations...

Amazing number of comments to BCDC, Executive Committee elections, King Tides Project, avalanche transceiver practice, OneShoreline off-shore barrier dropped, Climate Summit for San Mateo County, Lehigh Quarry update, Peninsula Conservation Center...

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...

BCDC's draft Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan, artificial turn in Mercury News, an evening with Joe Simitian, OneShoreline events, Environmental Stewardship Program 2025, hikes roundup and much more!

We are excited to announce the launch of our popular Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP), designed to foster local environmental activism through a series of educational webinars, collaborative projects, and legislative action. Whether you’...

The Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter’s Plastic Pollution Prevention Team has been working very hard to convince local governments, including cities, counties, and school districts, to turn their backs on greenhouse gas producing, land and water...

"For 50 years, the plastics industry lied about the recyclability of plastic, a 'campaign of deception' that deflected regulation and boosted profits while unleashing a tide of toxic plastic pollution, according to a pair of groundbreaking...

The San Francisco Bay is far more than a beautiful backdrop to call home. It is the centerpiece of our regional identity and a vital protector of our communities and environment. With sea levels rising, the Bay’s natural defenses, its living...

Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan webinar, Guardians of Nature Benefit, protect Coyote Valley, Exxon on trial, San Francisco versus EPA, 2024-2025 Environmental Stewardship Program, Burrowing Owls as endangered species, opposition of HR 8790, hike...

Sadly, the Burrowing Owl population of the Bay area has dwindled close to extirpation (local extinction). The California Fish & Game Commission will hold a public hearing on October 10th to determine whether listing western burrowing...