Open Space Council: Blog

2010 in Pictures: Peninsula Open Space Trust

 

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To celebrate the end of 2010 we are sharing with you photos from some of our 60 member organizations.  We are so impressed and inspired by our members and the work that they do to protect and steward open space in the Bay Area.  Join us in celebrating them by sitting back, taking a deep breath and enjoying photos of their work and places.

2010 in Pictures: East Bay Regional Park District

 

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To celebrate the end of 2010 we are sharing with you photos from some of our 60 member organizations.  We are so impressed and inspired by our members and the work that they do to protect and steward open space in the Bay Area.  Join us in celebrating them by sitting back, taking a deep breath and enjoying photos of their work and places.

2010 in Pictures: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

 

 

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To celebrate the end of 2010 we are sharing with you photos from some of our 60 member organizations.  We are so impressed and inspired by our members and the work that they do to protect and steward open space in the Bay Area.  Join us in celebrating them by sitting back, taking a deep breath and enjoying photos of their work and places.

2010 in Pictures: Solano Land Trust

 

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To celebrate the end of 2010 we are sharing with you photos from some of our 60 member organizations.  We are so impressed and inspired by our members and the work that they do to protect and steward open space in the Bay Area.  Join us in celebrating them by sitting back, taking a deep breath and enjoying photos of their work and places.

2010 in Pictures: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

 

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To celebrate the end of 2010 we are sharing with you photos from some of our 60 member organizations.  We are so impressed and inspired by our members and the work that they do to protect and steward open space in the Bay Area.  Join us in celebrating them by sitting back, taking a deep breath and enjoying photos of their work and places.

2010 in Pictures: San Francisco Bay Trail

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To celebrate the end of 2010 we are sharing with you photos from some of our 60 member organizations.  We are so impressed and inspired by our members and the work that they do to protect and steward open space in the Bay Area.  Join us in celebrating them by sitting back, taking a deep breath and enjoying photos of their work and places.

2010 in Pictures: Volunteers for Outdoor California

 

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To celebrate the end of 2010 we are sharing with you photos from some of our 60 member organizations.  We are so impressed and inspired by our members and the work that they do to protect and steward open space in the Bay Area.  Join us in celebrating them by sitting back, taking a deep breath and enjoying photos of their work and places.  

Hiring: Coordinator of Regional Approach to Climate Change

One of the Open Space Council's partners - Bay Area Ecosystems Climate Change Consortium (BAECCC) - is looking to hire a Executive Coordinator.   Do know how to do climate change impact assessments for ecosystems in California and have a background in environmental laws, policies and programs pertaining to climate change adaptation and impact reduction?  Or know someone who does?

This position will provide scientific, environmental compliance, resource management, coordination and leadership assistance in BAECCC's efforts to promote a regional approach to climate change adaptation. 

Click here for the job description.  The deadline for submission of Statements of Qualifications is noon on January 11th, 2011.

The Winter Solstice

On this, the shortest day, we want to look back at the past year and thank you all for making it a time full of hope and collaboration.  Twenty years ago the Open Space Council was formed with the belief that by working together the land conservation community can protect more land for our children and grandchildren.  As we look back at our pictures of the year we are reminded that that spirit is very much alive today. 

Wishing you and yours a very happy and healthy Winter Solstice,

Bettina, Ryan and Annie

What's Cool: City of Oakland

If you live (or work) in Oakland and were curious about what your city is doing to mitigate climate change, after a short Google search you would find this on the City's website:

The ECAP outlines a ten year plan including more than 150 actions that will enable Oakland to achieve a 36% reduction in GHG emissions with respect to each of these GHG sources. Oakland can accomplish this goal by 2020 through:

• 20% reduction in vehicle miles traveled annually as residents, workers and visitors meet daily needs by walking, bicycling, and using transit
• 24 million gallons of oil saved annually due to less driving and more fuel efficient vehicles on local roads
• 32% decrease in electricity consumption through renewable generation, conservation and energy efficiency
• 14% decrease in natural gas consumption through building retrofits, solar hot water projects and conservation
• 62 million kWh and 2.7 million therms annually of new renewable energy used to meet local needs
• 375,000 tons of waste diverted away from local landfills through waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting

For more information visit the City of Oakland - a member of the Open Space Council - and their Sustainability Program, visit their website. 

 

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What's Cool is our weekly feature about climate change in the Bay Area.  Our members and the land conservation community at large are incorporating what we know about climate change into their work to protect and steward open space.  We highlight that work and the many partnerships, events and ideas related to climate change here on Fridays.  Share your stories with us in the comments or by sending an email to Annie Burke at annie [at] openspacecouncil [dot] org.