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.
Divestment Bill Fails Due to Poison Pill Amendment
July 1, 2024
By Nancy Tierney
A coalition led by Fossil Free California organized a rally on June 19 at the state Capitol grounds in support of SB 252 that commits CalPERS and CalSTRS, the state’s largest pension funds, to divest from fossil...
Loma Prieta Chapter's eNewsletter: June, Volume 2
June 24, 2024
2023 Chapter Summary, San Jose Homeless Residents, Military Outdoors Events, Sea Level Rise Contamination Threat, Wilderness First Aid Training, Nutrient Permit, Redwood City Ferry Terminal, Milligan Parking Lot Light Pollution, Hike Roundup, and...
Action Alert: Palo Alto Airport VS. Bay Wetlands: Survey and Public Meeting
June 18, 2024
What is happening?
Do you frequent the Palo Alto Baylands to watch birds and enjoy nature?
The City of Palo Alto is working on a Long-Range Facilities and Sustainability Plan for the Palo Alto Airport. This plan will look into potential...
Loma Prieta Chapter eNewsletter: June, Volume 1
June 10, 2024
Delta at a Crossroads, Montezuma Carbon Capture Project Webinar, a Forest Journey Presentation, Ferry Terminal at Port of Redwood City EIR, 2024 Guardians of Nature Benefit October 4th, Coyote Valley Corridor Study Draft Economic and Policy...
The Delta Is at a Crossroads
June 5, 2024
Will California continue to exploit the Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta to the max, or will we pull back and give more to the Delta ecosystem? The Sierra Club is concerned that the proposed Delta Conveyance Project (DCP), and the “Voluntary Agreements...
Action Alert: Please Help Protect San Jose's Waterways and Address Homelessness
May 30, 2024
What Is Happening
San Jose is facing a critical environmental challenge due to the pollution caused by homeless encampments in creek corridors. The City estimates that 88% of pollutants entering its rivers and creeks stem from more than 1,000...
Earth Day Reflection
May 29, 2024
By Karen Maki
Karen is the Chair of our Forest Protection Committee and helps lead the Ban Clear-Cutting Campaign in California.
Over 20 years ago, my neighbor planned to cut down a redwood. A huge response unexpectedly overcame...
Artificial Turf Wars: People Fighting to Protect Their Communities
May 30, 2024
By Sue Chow
Artificial turf wars are heating up as fights involving environmentalists, citizen groups, vendors, local governments, and schools are surging. As more and more information is emerging about the health and...
Loma Prieta Chapter's eNewsletter: May, Volume 2
May 28, 2024
30x30 and Wilderness Act 60th Anniv Hike, Military Outdoor Events, Snowy Plovers at Risk, Loma Prieta Pride at Santa Cruz Pride, Call for Prohibition of Artificial Turf in Santa Clara County, hike roundup, and much more!
Loma Prieta Chapter's eNewsletter: May, Volume 1
May 13, 2024
Hiker's Hut Volunteer, Guardians of Nature Oct 4th, Forest Protection Committee Volunteer, Nash Road Quarry Reclamation Plan, Midpen Parking Area Design Guidelines, Environmental Rules, Upcoming Hikes, and much more!