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We educate, advocate, and collaborate to ensure the Bay Area’s lands and communities are resilient to a changing climate.

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Our Vision for the Bay Area

The San Francisco Bay Area isn’t ready for climate change.

Greenbelt Alliance is rising to the challenge because we envision a Bay Area of healthy, thriving, resilient communities made up of lands and people that are safe during climate disasters and recover quickly from wildfire, floods, and drought, where everyone is living with nature in new and powerful ways for generations to come. That’s why we educate, advocate, and collaborate to ensure the Bay Area’s lands and communities are resilient to a changing climate.

What We Do

Climate Risk Research

Accelerating Climate Resilience

Climate SMART Development

Events & Explore

August 20, 2022, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Berkeley, CA

August 28, 2022, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

El Sobrante, CA

September 4, 2022, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Clayton, CA

What's New

Greenbelt Alliance Endorsed: Civic Center Multifamily Housing Project

Greenbelt Alliance is excited to officially endorse the Civic Center Multifamily Housing Project by Charities Housing in Santa Clara. The Civic

Malek Jelassi August 3, 2022

Greenbelt Alliance Endorsed: Spieker Senior Development

Greenbelt Alliance is excited to officially endorse the Spieker Senior Continuing Care Community project by Spieker Senior Development Partners. This

Malek Jelassi July 7, 2022

Supreme Court Limits EPA’s Capacity To Curb Emissions—We Must Act Locally!

This morning, in a case of judicial overreach that is rapidly becoming commonplace with the current configuration of the nation’s

Amanda Brown-Stevens June 30, 2022

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It’s #YouthDay: Young people are the generation

It’s #YouthDay: Young people are the generation at the forefront of change and progress for the environment. They bring their energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to make a positive difference in the world. 🌎 🌱

Earlier this year, we were excited to hear young people’s perspective on nature-based solutions at our Power of Nature Youth Art Contest in partnership with @bayareaycs. The winners, Naomie Chien, Kyan Shlipak, and Sophia Eilersen skillfully expressed their individual views on what nature-based solutions are and what role they can play in strengthening our community's resilience to the effects of climate change.

📸 Find out more about the contest and the winners on our website (link in bio)!

🎨 Read the stories behind their art pieces here: greenbelt.org/power-of-nature-youth-art-exhibit/

#internationaldayofyouth #YouthDay #PowerOfNature #ForNature #youthclimateaction

Join us next Saturday, August 20, as we explore Be

Join us next Saturday, August 20, as we explore Berkeley's Aquatic Park and Marina! 🪁⚓️ 🫧

We'll share the history and evolution of the park, as well as the many ways Berkeley's waterfront areas provide habitat for wildlife and recreation for people. Along with panoramic vistas, we'll view birds, sailboats, houseboats, kites, and more—all along fairly level terrain.

Urban design expert, co-author of the book Berkeley Walks, and former Greenbelt Alliance board member, Bob Johnson will be leading this outing. Save your spot!!

To RSVP, go to the link in our bio and pick “Sign-Up Events & Outings” 🎟

#greenbeltoutings #urbanwalk #sfbay #berkeley #berkeleyca #urbanhike

Prescribed fire is one of the most important tools

Prescribed fire is one of the most important tools we have for managing wildlands. It helps us:

🔥 Reduce wildfire risk
🦌 Improve wildlife habitat
💦 Protect water quality

However, prescribed fire can be challenging to understand and accept for many people. In our conversation with Patrick Wright, Director of the @wildfiretaskforce, he explained some of the reasons why people may be hesitant to embrace prescribed fire. Despite the challenges, we have to increase awareness and acceptance of this important tool statewide.

Are you interested in learning more?

👉 Head to our Youtube channel for the full video: bit.ly/CA-Wildfire-Webinar

👉 Check this website for a deeper dive on how to coexist with wildfires in California and beyond: resilienceplaybook.org/co-existing-with-wildfire

#wildfire #cawildfire #prescribedfire #prescribedburn #wildfireseason

Honoring #IndigenousPeoplesDay is about celebratin

Honoring #IndigenousPeoplesDay is about celebrating the history and culture of indigenous people throughout the world. It’s also about recognizing the ongoing struggles that indigenous communities still face every day. Today, the sacred grounds of Juristac, in Santa Clara County, are under threat! ⚠️⚠️⚠️

A corporation from Southern California has proposed to develop a sand and gravel extraction mine that would destroy this historical site and its environmental heritage.

The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed development, which was published last week by @countyofsantaclara revealed that the proposed Sargent Quarry project would severely impact the cultural resources of the tribe as well as wildlife corridors.
The gravel mining proposal must be stopped, as it would irrevocably damage an important cultural and spiritual center for many people.

The loss of Juristac would be yet another blow to the environment and would have a devastating impact on local wildlife. It would also mean the loss of important cultural resources for Native Americans and other people who visit or pray at this site. We stand with the Amah Mutsun and their allies in opposing this mining project.
Swipe to find out more about Juristac and what’s happening with the Amah Mutsun by checking out the resources available at protectjuristac.org !

#indigenouspeoplesday #protectjuristac #amahmutsun #santaclara #indigenousday

“A harrowing feeling way too close to home. It w

“A harrowing feeling way too close to home. It was at that moment I realized our climate crisis is a force to be reckoned with—even on the Central Coast. This fire hit my community right in the heart.”

This is how Daniel Gorostieta, an outdoor photographer from Santa Cruz, described his experience with the CZU Lighting Complex fire, in 2020. That wildfire season was the largest in modern history. We recently partnered with him to raise awareness about the devastating impacts of wildfires and how climate change is contributing to more frequent and destructive wildfires in our region.

Check out @dgsc’s testimonial below and stay informed about wildfire resilience by checking out the resources via the link in our bio (we have research, videos of past events, and blogs!)! Don’t forget to share with folks in your community so we can all stay safe. 🌎

Regram from @dgsc 👇👇👇

"The 2020 California wildfire season was the largest wildfire season in modern history and cost billions in damages. The CZU Lightning Complex fire was a horrifying disaster that affected several communities within Santa Cruz County and beyond. #sponsored

It was a heartbreaking time for our region as the fire destroyed buildings, houses, ecosystems (pictured here), even causing injury and death. A harrowing feeling way too close to home, it was at that moment I realized our climate crisis was a force to be reckoned with – even on the Central Coast. This fire hit my community right in the heart.

I'm partnering with @GreenbeltAlliance to spread awareness on how they are helping to identify climate risks and nature-based resilience opportunities that will drive the bold leadership where needed the most, right now. The Bay Area is grappling with how to prepare for wildfires, slow but steady sea level rise, massive flooding events, and prolonged drought. We simply aren't prepared for climate change. To learn more about their efforts and how to help protect our environment, give them a follow and click the link in my bio."

@GreenbeltAlliance #Greenbelt4BayArea