Environment
Nearly 14 Million Pounds of Surplus Food Donated During Second Year of New Food Recovery Regulations
Santa Clara County food businesses, in partnership with local food-recovery organizations, donated the equivalent of more than 11.6 million meals in 2023, as implementation continues of a new state law designed to address food insecurity and combat climate change.
Weed Abatement Program Protects Santa Clara County from Catastrophic Wildfires
From spring through the fall, Santa Clara County property owners are required to remove excess vegetation on their properties to prevent the spread of wildfires that could threaten people, property and the environment.
County Encourages Residents to Go Green During Earth Month
The County and community partners offer a wide range of ecofriendly programs, services and activities to help you celebrate Earth Month and protect the environment.
Investigation Finds Operator Error was Cause of 2022 Plane Crash at Reid-Hillview Airport
A recently released National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) final report on a July 2022 single-engine plane crash at Reid-Hillview Airport in San José found that pilot error caused the plane to lose power shortly after takeoff due to “inadequate preflight inspection and fuel management.”
Vector Control District to Conduct Aerial Treatment of Bay Marshes to Reduce Population of Nuisance Mosquitoes
The County of Santa Clara Vector Control District is scheduled to conduct an aerial mosquito-larva-control treatment in the Palo Alto flood basin, a nonresidential area along San Francisco Bay.
From Trunks to Seats: How County Parks Repurposes Trees as Natural Wood Benches
Parks staff use their forestry skills to repurpose felled trees into natural benches that blend seamlessly into the surrounding environment.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Makes Official Determination on Dangers of Leaded Aviation Fuel
After a push for action led by Santa Clara County and a host of environmental organizations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday announced it has officially determined that emissions from aircraft using leaded gasoline pose a public health threat – a major step toward a national ban on the fuel.
A Bolder and More Ambitious Climate Goal: County of Santa Clara Bumps Up Deadline for Carbon Neutrality to 2030
Five years after the County of Santa Clara officially made a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045, officials have doubled down on the promise with a renewed vow and achievable pathway to get there by 2030.
Positive West Nile Virus Mosquitoes Found in Portions of San José
Targeted adult-mosquito-control treatment is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 18, in a limited area within San José.
Positive West Nile Virus Mosquitoes Found in Portions of San José and Milpitas
Targeted adult-mosquito-control treatment is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 11, in a limited area within San José and Milpitas.
