Santa Clara county’s population is expected to grow 36% by 2035.
By protecting open spaces surrounding Santa Clara Valley we stop building on natural lands and encourage growth in urban areas.
We provide nature-based solutions to the pressures of growth and climate change
Santa Clara county’s population is expected to grow 36% by 2035.
By protecting open spaces surrounding Santa Clara Valley we stop building on natural lands and encourage growth in urban areas.
Climate change is increasing the frequency, severity, and unpredictability of wildfires.
By responsibly managing open spaces we reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires in our region.
Homes and businesses in urban San Jose suffered $100M in damages in the 2017 flood.
By utilizing nature as infrastructure we can slow the effects of floodwaters downstream in urban neighborhoods.
The Open Space Authority is funded primarily by a $24/year parcel tax to ensure the benefits of nature are available to all.
For every dollar invested in nature, we’ve leveraged $3 in public and private partnership funds for conservation, restoration, and recreation projects.
It is important to preserve irreplaceable natural spaces, not only for today, but for the health and well being of the people and critters for generations to come.
Life can be stressful. Nature is so important to not only our physical health, but our mental health as well. That is why the Open Space Authority’s work is so crucial.
In times of uncertainty the Authority is still connecting families to nature through Virtual Programs, bringing you the wonder of nature no matter where you are!
The Authority's volunteer events made me feel a part of something greater–part of a community of amazing people who cared for the environment as much as I did.
The Open Space Authority is a small agency with a big mission. We amplify our work through extensive partnerships to accomplish our goals. With our partners, we conserve land, restore landscapes, connect people to nature, support agriculture, provide outdoor education, and sustain our natural resources for future generations.
