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...

The September 5, 2024, Redwood LIFE development's Community Workshop #2 drew a crowd of around 75at the Redwood Shores Library, filling the room with anticipation. Attendees listened intently as the consultant presented, although murmurs rippled...

Plans for Palo Alto’s Airport Expansion threatened to encroach into dedicated parkland and vulnerable habitat for endangered species such as the Salt-marsh Harvest Mouse. Expanded airport operations could worsen emissions as well as noise and...

What is happening? On September 16, the City Council of Palo Alto will discuss alternatives for the expansion of the Palo Alto airport. The proposed alternatives include expansion of runways into wetlands at the Bayland Nature Preserve,...

Palo Alto’s draft Dark Sky ordinance is tentatively set to be reviewed by the Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commission on August 28th. We need your support in asking for two main improvements to the Dark Sky Ordinance. Reduce...

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...

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Our Bay Alive Campaign’s efforts to safeguard Bay ecosystems and enhance our communities’ resilience to sea level rise are yielding promising results! Cities and regional agencies are increasingly examining vulnerabilities, adopting policies to...

Our shared legacy of the night sky Life on Earth has a lot in common. Together we have evolved under consistent cycles of day and night. These rhythms are deeply intertwined with our most important behaviors and biological functions. Today, one...

By Aneri Shah Scientists have proposed the idea of conserving 50 percent of the Earth's natural landscapes as a crucial step to combat the alarming loss of biodiversity. This concept has gained significant attention and support globally, with...