Environment
First in the Nation: Reid-Hillview Airport Now Offers 100 Octane Unleaded Aviation Fuel for Retail Sale
Nearly three years after the County of Santa Clara implemented an unprecedented ban on the sale of toxic leaded aviation fuel at County airports, Reid-Hillview Airport set a new benchmark as the first in the nation to offer a lead-free alternative that works in all piston-powered general aviation aircraft.
Nursery Crops and Mushrooms Lead the Way in Santa Clara County Agriculture
The 2023 Santa Clara County Crop Report shows a rise in the value of agricultural products to $371.5 million, with a banner year for lettuce.
County of Santa Clara Proposes Expanded Protections for Oak Trees
The County will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 25, to discuss amending its tree preservation and removal ordinance to protect oak trees that are 150 years and older.
The Alviso Boat Tours
Thousands of people gather every summer to board a pontoon boat, cruise down the Alviso Slough and take in the sights, history and sounds of Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The Boat Tours bring Ecotourism and climate change education to the Santa Clara County waterfront.
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.
