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 Light Pollution Affects Nature, and Us
July 6, 2023
This Symposium, Light at Night: A Glowing Hazard, brings together leading experts for an illuminating discussion on how light pollution works and how we can reduce it.
San Jose at night. Photo by Keith Wandry
Artificial light at...
Saratoga High School Students' Campaign to Fight Toxic Artificial Turf Fields
July 5, 2023
Artificial turf rolls that were found in the Saratoga High School parking lot in the summer of 2023:
Photo courtesy of Pam Bond
By Nicole Lee, class of 2025 at Saratoga High School
Imagine you’re running through a green grass...
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: June, Volume 2
June 24, 2023
Pacheco Dam Project Violation, 2023 Guardians of Nature Benefit, Marshes Buffer and Protect, San Leandro's Underground Infrastructure Threatened, Volunteer Cleanup, Electric Leaf Blower Rebates, and much more!
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: June, Volume 1
June 10, 2023
San Jose Climate Smart Cuts, Sea Level Projections Too Low, 2023 Guardians of Nature Benefit, Toxic Sites' Flooding Risk, BioBlitz, Event Roundup, South Bay Salt Pond Restoration, Military Outdoors, and much more!
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: May, Volume 2
May 27, 2023
2023 Guardians of Nature Benefit, 2022 Chapter Summary, Sediment as Sea Level Rise Solution, Regenerating Historical Ecology, Stopping Pacheco Reservoir, Combatting Forever Chemicals, and much more!
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: May, Volume 1
May 13, 2023
2022 Chapter Summary, Regenerating Historical Ecology, Environmental Stewardship Program, South Bay Salt Ponds, Military Outdoors, Environmental Book Club, Sierra Club Executive Director Ben Jealous, and much more!
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: April, Volume 2
April 22, 2023
2022 Chapter Summary, Redwood City Council Development Public Comments, Environmental Stewardship Program, Stop Pacheco Reservoir, Require Big Companies Disclose Climate Info, 2023 Priority Bill List, and much more!
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: April, Volume 1
April 8, 2023
Spring Match Challenge, Economics of Logging, Phasing Out Gas Furnaces and Water Heaters, Wetlands Economic Value, Proposed Slash on Coast Protection Funds, Wild and Scenic Film Festival, and much more!
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: March, Volume 2
March 25, 2023
Air District Adopts Landmark Climate Policies, Volunteer with Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center, BioBlitz, Growing Native Garden Tour, Peninsula Clean Energy Rebates, and much more!
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: March, Volume 1
March 11, 2023
Historic Clean Appliance Standard, Protect Mountain View Nesting Sites, Bay Area Sea Level Rise, Electric Devices Restricted to Palo Alto Paved Trails, No Public Storage Signage, Opposing Electronic Billboards, and much more!