--- title: Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority News | Open Space Authority Initiatives (2) description: Open Space Authority Initiatives | (2) 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) - [Preserves](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-down.png) - [Coyote Valley](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/coyotevalley.html) - [Coyote Ridge](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/coyoteridge.html) - [Rancho Cañada del Oro](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/rancho.html) - [Sierra Vista](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/sierra.html) - [Trail Maps](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/open-space-preserve-trail-maps.html) - [Conditions & Guidelines](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/conditions-guidelines.html) - [Recreation](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/recreation.html) - [Events](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/events.html) - [Plants & Animals](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/plants-animals.html) - [Our Work](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/our-work.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-down.png) - 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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) - [Acknowledgements](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/volunteers/acknowledgements.html) - [Volunteer Login](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/volunteers/volunteer-portal.html) - [Public Information](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-down.png) - [Board of Directors](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/board-of-directors.html) - [Committees](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/committees.html) ![](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/themes/theme_openspace/assets/images/hubspot/hs_chevron-down.png) - [Citizens’ Advisory Committee](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/committees/citizens’-advisory-committee.html) - [Measure Q Expenditure Oversight Committee](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/committees/measure-q-expenditure-oversight-committee.html) - [Board Committees](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/committees/board-committees.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/NCV%20-%20Sunrise%20-%20D-Neumann%20-%2012-24-19-1.png)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/ncvca-questionnaire) ## [Open Space Authority and Peninsula Open Space Trust Complete Purchase of 235 Acres in North Coyote Valley](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/ncvca-questionnaire) ***$16 Million Acquisition Finalizes Protection of 937 Acres with Support from California’s Wildlife Conservation Board and State Coastal Conservancy*** ***Community Planning Process Launches Today with Online Questionnaire*** SAN JOSÉ, Calif. (August 3, 2020) – Today, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority (the Authority) and Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) announced the completed purchase of a 235-acre parcel in the [North Coyote Valley Conservation Area.](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/north-coyote-valley-acquisition) [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/ncvca-questionnaire) August 05, 2020 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/PRAP%20row%20crops.png)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/funding-agreement-to-preserve-agricultural-land) ## [Santa Clara County and Authority Approve $5M Funding Agreement to Preserve Agricultural Land](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/funding-agreement-to-preserve-agricultural-land) In a time where [appreciating](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/appreciating-ag) and protecting our working lands is more important than ever, the Open Space Authority (Authority) is honored to announce that the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Authority that facilitates a one-time allocation of $4.9M for the purchase of agricultural conservation easements in the Coyote Valley and San Martin areas. The MOU builds on a strong partnership between the County and Authority in developing the *[Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Plan (Ag Plan)](https://www.openspaceauthority.org/conservation/current-projects/santa-clara-valley-agricultural-plan.html).* [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/funding-agreement-to-preserve-agricultural-land) June 03, 2020 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/Tanyas%20Bio%20Picture.jpeg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/tanya-diamond) ## [Community Connections - Tanya Diamond](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/tanya-diamond) *Community Connections highlights the many leaders, partners, and neighbors who make a difference in our community. This month we are featuring Tanya Diamond, wildlife ecologist and co-principal of Pathways for Wildlife, a research firm that specializes in identifying, monitoring, and implementing connectivity designs for wildlife movement within our communities.* [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/tanya-diamond) March 04, 2020 [![](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/Coyote%20Ridge%20-%20DN%20-%2003-28-2015%20-%203.jpg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/pca-grants) ## [Over $1.7 million awarded for Open Space Conservation and Public Access Projects](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/pca-grants) It’s a wonderful day for open space: three Open Space Authority projects have been awarded a total of $1,779,394 through the Priority Conservation Area (PCA) Grant Program! [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/pca-grants) January 08, 2020 [![#27 Coyote Valley-1](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/%2327%20Coyote%20Valley-1.jpg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/acting-locally-to-fight-climate-change) ## [Acting Locally to Fight Climate Change](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/acting-locally-to-fight-climate-change) From last month’s [youth-led Global Climate Strike](https://globalclimatestrike.net/), to the sobering new [UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports](https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2019/09/25/new-un-climate-report-massive-change-already-here-worlds-oceans-frozen-regions/), the issue of climate change has been a steady presence in the news and at the top of mind for many of us recently. Climate change is increasing the frequency, severity, and unpredictability of storms, flooding, drought, and wildfire. As we have seen, the recurring economic and social costs of responding to these disasters are immense. This renewed attention couldn’t come soon enough as climate experts warn that time is running out to take action. [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/acting-locally-to-fight-climate-change) October 02, 2019 [![OSA Booth - 3-1](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/OSA%20Booth%20-%203-1.jpeg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/community-outreach-volunteers) ## [Open Space Authority Volunteers Bring Nature to the Community](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/community-outreach-volunteers) “Welcome! Bienvenido! 歡迎! Chào mừng!” Recognizable by a cheery yellow banner inviting visitors in four languages, the Open Space Authority’s community outreach booth is hard to miss, drawing in neighbors young and old to learn about nature at local festivals and events. [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/community-outreach-volunteers) September 04, 2019 [![IMG_0035-1](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/IMG_0035-1.jpeg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/community-connections-luis-urias) ## [Community Connections - Luís Urias](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/community-connections-luis-urias) *Community Connections highlights the many leaders, partners, and neighbors who make a difference in our community. This month we are featuring Luís Urias, a vegetable farmer currently working the land at the Open Space Authority’s Pajaro River Agricultural Preserve.* [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/community-connections-luis-urias) August 07, 2019 [![CRID - Landscape - D-Neumann - 03-16-13 - 13-1](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/CRID%20-%20Landscape%20-%20D-Neumann%20-%2003-16-13%20-%2013-1.png)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/coyote-ridge-public-access-project) ## [Public Access Project Kicks Off for Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/coyote-ridge-public-access-project) *We are very excited to announce the launch of our Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve Public Use and Access Plan!* [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/coyote-ridge-public-access-project) August 07, 2019 [![Clayton - 6-1](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/Clayton%20-%206-1.png)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/community-connections-clayton-koopmann) ## [Community Connections - Clayton Koopmann](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/community-connections-clayton-koopmann) *Community Connections highlights the many leaders, partners, and neighbors who make a difference in our community. This month we are featuring Clayton Koopmann, cattle rancher and rangeland ecologist/rangeland management specialist* [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/community-connections-clayton-koopmann) July 02, 2019 [![CVAL - Landscape - L.Naumovich - Sized for twitter](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/hubfs/CVAL%20-%20Landscape%20-%20L.Naumovich%20-%20Sized%20for%20twitter.jpg)](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/the-legacy-of-earth-day-in-our-open-spaces) ## [The Legacy of Earth Day in Our Open Spaces](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/the-legacy-of-earth-day-in-our-open-spaces) Every April 22, we celebrate Earth Day to mark the anniversary of the environmental movement and the rise of public recognition of the threats to our environment. [Read More](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/the-legacy-of-earth-day-in-our-open-spaces) April 03, 2019 [Previous    ](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/topic/open-space-authority-initiatives/page/1) [All posts](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/all) [    Next](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/topic/open-space-authority-initiatives/page/3) ## Categories - [Coyote Valley](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/topic/coyote-valley) - [Urban Open Spaces](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/topic/urban-open-spaces) - [Wildlife](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/topic/wildlife) - [Open Space Authority Initiatives](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/topic/open-space-authority-initiatives) - [Events](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/topic/events) - [Agriculture](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/topic/agriculture) - [Green Infrastructure](https://news.openspaceauthority.org/blog/topic/green-infrastructure) - [Land 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