--- title: Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority News | Environmental Justice description: Environmental Justice | image: //www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/openspace_thumb.jpg --- [![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/icons/main-logo.svg?v3)](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/) [![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_logo-sm.png)](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/) - [Events](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/events.html) - [News](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/) - [Grants](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs/urban-grant-programs.html) - [Current Agendas](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/public-meetings.html) - [Preserves](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves.html) - [Coyote Valley](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/coyotevalley.html) - [Coyote Ridge](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/coyoteridge.html) - 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[FAQ](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/faq.html) - [History ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-right.png)](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/history.html) - [25th Anniversary Year](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/history/25th-anniversary-year.html) - [Awards & Distinctions](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/awards-distinctions.html) - [Staff](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/staff.html) - [Careers](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/careers.html) - [Contact Us](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/contact-us.html) Menu [![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_logo-sm.png)](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_close.png) [Sierra Vista](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/sierra.html) [Rancho Cañada del Oro](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/rancho.html) [Coyote Valley](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/coyotevalley.html) [Coyote Ridge](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/coyoteridge.html) - 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[Wildlife](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/our-work/land-stewardship/wildlife.html) - [Grazing](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/our-work/land-stewardship/grazing.html) - [Wildfire Prevention](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/our-work/land-stewardship/wildfire-prevention.html) - [Stewardship](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/our-work/land-stewardship/stewardship.html) - [Programs](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-down.png) - [Investing in Nature](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs/investing-in-nature.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-down.png) - [Five-year Report to the Community](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs/investing-in-nature/five-year-report-to-the-community.html) - [Understanding Our Community](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs/understanding-our-community.html) - [Healthy Community](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs/healthy-community.html) - [Urban Grant Programs](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs/urban-grant-programs.html) - [Urban Success Stories](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs/urban-success-stories.html) - [Environmental Education](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs/environmental-education.html) - [Volunteers](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/volunteers.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-down.png) - [Get Involved](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/volunteers/get-involved.html) - [Individuals](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/volunteers/volunteer-opportunities-for-individuals.html) - [Youth & Community Groups](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/volunteers/volunteer-opportunities-for-youth-community-groups.html) - [Businesses](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/volunteers/volunteer-opportunities-for-businesses-team-building.html) - 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[FAQ](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/faq.html) - [History](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/history.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-down.png) - [25th Anniversary Year](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/history/25th-anniversary-year.html) - [Awards & Distinctions](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/awards-distinctions.html) - [Staff](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/staff.html) - [Careers](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/careers.html) - [Contact Us](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/contact-us.html) [Events](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/events.html) [News](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/) [Grants](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/programs/urban-grant-programs.html) [Current Agendas](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/public-meetings.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_close.png) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_search.png) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_close.png) E. G.: [Coyote Valley](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/search-results.html?q=Coyote+Valley) # News! Sign up for the e-newsletter [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/Blog%20Images%20(1200%20x%20400)%20(3)-1.png)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/illegaldumping) ## [The Negative Impacts of Illegal Dumping](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/illegaldumping) While driving down Santa Teresa Boulevard in Coyote Valley, you'll likely see golden fields, farmland and maybe even a coyote or two. Unfortunately, it’s also likely that you may see a random pile of trash, broken household appliances, discarded mattresses and construction debris. Illegal dumping, or the inappropriate disposal of unwanted items and hazardous waste, is a persistent issue that negatively impacts humans, the surrounding environment and the wildlife that live in the area. Throughout Coyote Valley in particular, contaminated dirt and other construction debris piles are left on the side of the road in areas that may look like open fields, but in fact are valuable wildlife habitats. Keep reading to learn how illegal dumping is a cause for concern and what can be done to minimize its effect. [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/illegaldumping) October 15, 2024 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/grantee%202023%20hero.png)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/urban-grant-awards-programs-2023) ## [Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority Awards over $910K for Local Environmental Programming during 30th Anniversary Year](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/urban-grant-awards-programs-2023) San José, CA (May 19, 2023) – The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to award over $910k in Measure Q and Measure T grant funding to 13 local organizations for the Program category of the 2022 - 2023 cycle of the Urban Grant Program. [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/urban-grant-awards-programs-2023) May 23, 2023 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/SVIS%20-%20Landscape%20-%20A-Pilon%20-%202022-04-12%20-2-1-1.jpeg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/30-open-spaces-we-love) ## [30 Open Spaces We Love](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/30-open-spaces-we-love) To celebrate the Open Space Authority's 30th Anniversary Year, we challenge YOU to visit 30 of our favorite open spaces in and around the Santa Clara Valley! To keep track of which parks you visit, check out the 30 Open Spaces We Love BINGO challenge [here](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/open-space-bingo). [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/30-open-spaces-we-love) April 05, 2023 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/CRID%20-%20Oak%20tree%20-%20D-Mauk%20-%202022-06.jpeg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/a-time-for-gratitude) ## [Seven Reasons to be Thankful For Nature](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/a-time-for-gratitude) November is a time for gratitude, with holidays approaching and the beginning of a new year. As we reflect on the people, places, and experiences that bring us joy, here’s a reminder of all the amazing benefits the open spaces of the Santa Clara Valley provide. May this list inspire you to move through the holidays with gratitude, love, and respect for.... [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/a-time-for-gratitude) November 02, 2022 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/RCAN-%20Scenery%20-%20D-Neumann%20-%2001-12-13%20-%203-1-1.jpeg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/an-earth-day-address) ## [An Earth Day Address](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/an-earth-day-address) *A message from Open Space Authority General Manager [Andrea Mackenzie](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/staff.html):* #### "To reconnect with nature is key if we want to save the planet." -Jane Goodall You don’t have to be a scientist to have noticed this year’s unseasonably warm, dry winter. As climate change progresses, we are experiencing shifting seasons, shorter and more severe periods of rainfall, longer droughts, extreme weather events, and record temperatures. The climate crisis is upon us, but there is much that can be done to address these threats, right here in our own backyard. I was pleased to see the 2022 theme of Earth Day, Invest in Our Planet, because one of the smartest investments we can make is the protection and stewardship of natural infrastructure. [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/an-earth-day-address) April 04, 2022 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/CVAL%20-%20Hikers%20-%20M-Bergreen%20-%202021-05-16%20-%20156-1.jpeg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/celebrating-outdoor-spaces-for-all) ## [Celebrating Outdoor Spaces For All](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/celebrating-outdoor-spaces-for-all) During lockdowns, shelter-in-place, and stay at home orders over the past two years, open spaces became places of refuge, especially for those without backyards or urban greenspaces nearby. But for those who enjoyed the open spaces and trails “before it was cool,” increased visitation was a major change. So how do we adjust to the fact that more and more people are going outside and are visiting the hidden open space gems and best kept secret parks and trails? [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/celebrating-outdoor-spaces-for-all) March 01, 2022 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/Upper%20Uvas%20-%20Sunrise%20-%20DN%20-%2001-01-2015%20-%204-1-1.png)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/native-american-heritage-month) ## [Board of Directors Pass Resolution Recognizing Native American Heritage Month](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/native-american-heritage-month) *A message from General Manager [Andrea Mackenzie](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/staff.html):* On Thursday, October 28, the Open Space Authority Board of Directors passed a resolution recognizing November as Native American Heritage Month. [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/native-american-heritage-month) November 03, 2021 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/SVIS%20-%20Sunset%20Landscape%20-%20D.Mauk%20-%202021-01.png.png)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/indigenous-peoples-day-2021) ## [Indigenous People’s Day – Monday, October 11, 2021](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/indigenous-peoples-day-2021) *A message from General Manager [Andrea Mackenzie](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/staff.html):* We stand in solidarity as we celebrate, recognize, and honor the beautiful languages, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples here in Santa Clara Valley and beyond. [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/indigenous-peoples-day-2021) October 11, 2021 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/Ulistac%20-%20People%20-%20L-Nguyen%20-%202021-06-05%20-%2076.jpeg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/equity-lens-july-2021) ## [Equity Lens: July 2021](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/equity-lens-july-2021) *The Open Space Authority is committed to the values of inclusion and equity in every facet of our work. We recognize this is a life-long effort, without a beginning or an end. It includes short-term and long-term goals, and our first step is listening to the community and reflecting upon our own practices and systems of work. From here, we will reflect on the ways that we engage in larger systems and structures within our community, both positive and negative, to identify and inform meaningful actions and change.* [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/equity-lens-july-2021) July 07, 2021 [![Double rainbow above the hills](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/agustin-gunawan-Xyb1jG1SrFA-unsplash-1.jpeg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/open-space-authority-celebrates-pride-month) ## [Open Space Authority Celebrates Pride Month](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/open-space-authority-celebrates-pride-month) *Resolution DeclaresOpen Spaces Are Welcoming, Inclusive Outdoor Spaces for All* Nature is a *sanctuary* for humans in a stressed and challenged world. Nature is a place for peaceful contemplation and connection when it’s hard to find elsewhere. Nature is a place of comfort and acceptance in an increasingly binary, polarized, and divided nation. This past year as we experienced the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw tremendous public desire and demand by Santa Clara County’s diverse communities for access to nearby parks and open spaces for all the physical and mental benefits that time in nature provides. 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