ENVIRONMENT

It started as a cool and foggy morning at Land’s End Visitor Center when we gathered in front of the Sutro Baths in San Francisco—a place that once was transformed from a sand-covered outcropping into lush gardens and opened to the public by Adolph Sutro in the late 1800s—for a special kind of outing.Greenbelt Alliance partnered with Life...

At the 11th hour, the Silicon Valley-backed California Forever pulled the plug on their East Solano Plan initiative, after spending over $10 million to qualify the measure for the ballot and try to convince voters of their misbegotten plan. Despite their various attempts at sugarcoating the damaging effects of the measure, the community stood strong and unified in opposition,...

As climate change accelerates, Oakland is experiencing an increasing number of extreme heat events. These intense heat events are not only uncomfortable but they pose serious health risks, such as heat stroke and aggravation of pre-existing conditions. Often overlooked, the built environment — aspects of our urban surroundings that are constructed by people — exacerbates extreme heat impacts....

It’s summertime and the living is easy! Whether you are venturing outside on a hot summer day (heatwaves are more frequent these days), or enjoying a cool, foggy adventure, there are plenty of Bay Area hikes to explore.We asked some of our outing leaders—volunteers who lead hikes throughout the Bay Area—about our favorite trails around the Bay for...

By Josh Klainberg After three rounds of federal funding, New York State has received $369 million for lead service line inventory and pipe replacement projects and at this rate is likely to receive at least $645 million in total.  This funding is coming from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure...

Our steadfast organization is growing! As Greenbelt Alliance’s work expands across the Bay Area, we have hired multiple new staff members with a passion for building a more equitable and resilient region. Keep reading to get to know our new hires and learn about their unique backgrounds and skills. Victorina ArveloSouth Bay Resilience Manager The post Meet Greenbelt...

Governor Hochul, in conjunction with the DEC and NYSERDA, recently released the Extreme Heat Action Plan (EHAP), the next step in New York State’s attempt to address extreme heat resiliency and mitigation, especially in vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. As climate change progresses and extreme heat becomes more frequent and pronounced, EHAP aims to help communities adequately prepare and...

By Larry Meyer   For invasive Phragmites australis, early detection and eradication is a must to save money, save time and keep our wetlands healthy. Phragmites australis is an invasive plant that grows 12 to 16 foot tall, with twenty-foot lateral root systems of rhizomes or stolon, with plant numbers doubling or tripling in size every year. If...

By Larry Meyer   For invasive Phragmites australis, early detection and eradication is a must to save money, save time and keep our wetlands healthy. Phragmites australis is an invasive plant that grows 12 to 16 foot tall, with twenty-foot lateral root systems of rhizomes or stolon, with plant numbers doubling or tripling in size every year. If...

By Peter Aronson Each year, NYLCV and the NYLCV Education Fund work to identify the most pressing issues on the environment, public health, quality of life, and equity for the people of New York. While much of this work is focused on the state and local level, these issues demand action from the federal government as well. New...