Water, Flooding and the Future of San Jose
October 1, 2018

There are a few items on the ballot November 6 that could significantly impact the future of San Jose. Here's what you need to know.

Posted on By Jennifer Koepcke
Finding San Jose’s Lost Wetland
July 11, 2018

One of the largest freshwater wetlands was once on the outskirts of downtown San Jose. Hear the story and see what an old map can teach us about today's landscape.

Posted on By Noelle Chambers
Butano Creek Is Coming Back to Life
January 12, 2018

We're watching as Butano Creek comes back to life. Hear the story of how we saved this local treasure.

Posted on By Matt Dolkas
Measure AA: 7 Things You Need To Know
April 9, 2017

If you live in one of the Bay Area’s nine counties, you’re going to want to pay attention to ballot Measure AA. If passed, Measure AA would approve a $12…

Posted on By Matt Dolkas
How to Fix A Landslide
February 14, 2017

On March 8th of last year, in the middle of a stormy night, a massive landslide occurred near the town Pescadero, CA. This is a story about what it takes to be good stewards of the land – to protect and care for our special open spaces. Dive in!

Posted on By Matt Dolkas
Conservation Easement Monitoring 101
June 8, 2016

Looking for a crash course on conservation easements and how they're monitored? This is the blog for you! Tiffany Edwards, our Conservation Project Manager, explains her work managing the many volunteers who make this work possible.

Posted on By Tiffany Edwards
Measures AA & A: What You Need to Know
May 4, 2016

It’s an exciting time to be a voter in the Bay Area, especially for nature lovers looking to make an impact. But before you cast your vote, here’s what you need to know.

Posted on By Matt Dolkas
Conservation Easement 101
March 4, 2016

What is a conservation easement? How does POST use easements to protect open spaces? What are the incentives for landowners to adopt an easement? Find the answers in this blog post by Tiffany Edwards.

Posted on By Tiffany Edwards
Steelhead Stories: Community Voices, Part II
September 23, 2015

The Watershed Project involved students, teachers, administrators, staff and the community of Pescadero from 1991 to 1997.

Posted on By Steve Maskel
Steelhead Stories: Community Voices, Part I
September 22, 2015

The Watershed Project involved students, teachers, administrators, staff and the community of Pescadero from 1991 to 1997. Retired science teacher and director of the program, Steve Maskel, takes a look back.

Posted on By Steve Maskel

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