Green Foothills

About Us
Since 1962, Green Foothills has been protecting open space, farmland, and natural resources in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties for the benefit of all through advocacy, education, and grassroots action.

Our mission: To protect the open spaces, farmlands, and natural resources of San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties for the benefit of all through advocacy, education, and grassroots action.
 
What We Do
Green Foothills is the champion for nature and wildlife in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. We are protecting the environment by:
 
Engaging in local land use issues
We review land-use policy, proposals, and planning processes that pose opportunities or threats to our natural environment. We conduct thorough research, seek community input, and make our views known.
 
Educating decision makers and community leaders
We provide our region’s leaders the support and information they need to be conservation champions.
 
Partnering with and mobilizing community members
We mobilize people for environmental action. We train, mentor, and learn from diverse leaders and communities to achieve equitable, inclusive results.
Values
We believe that how we work is important. Our core values embody our culture and help drive our decisions.