Action Alerts
SCVAS sends alert emails to members of our Action Alert Network when action is required on an important conservation issue in Santa Clara County. Examples include attendance at a public meeting and letters to local newspapers or government officials. Information and sample positions on the issue are provided. Please join us in protecting birds and their habitats in the Bay Area.
Privacy Statement: SCVAS does not share mailing lists with other organizations or companies. You will only receive Action Alerts via email.
Volunteer Opportunities
SCVAS offers many ways to get involved in conservation issues affecting Santa Clara Valley. To get more information or join any committee, simply contact Shani Kleinhaus, the SCVAS Environmental Advocate at advocate@scvas.org.
Burrowing Owl Habitat Management
Burrowing Owl volunteer opportunities are currently suspended
Restoration Work Days - Dates announced here monthly
Help our local Burrowing Owl populations by removing invasive weeds on and around their burrows in time for the approaching breeding season.
Location: Alviso, San Jose
Time: 9am-12pm
What to bring: Suitable clothing and shoes for working outdoors, sun hat, water, sun block, and if necessary, dress in layers
What we provide: garden gloves and hand tools
RSVP at programs@scvas.org for exact location and details.
Environmental Action Committee
The Environmental Action Committee (EAC) determines conservation priorities and directs grassroots conservation advocacy and activities for SCVAS in Santa Clara County and beyond. Committee members focus on new issues as they arise and provide support to the many communities of Santa Clara County in protecting our natural environment, watersheds, birds and wildlife.
Please contact the SCVAS Environmental Advocate at advocate@scvas.org for more information.
Donate to Conservation!
Make a tax-deductible donation to support our many local conservation efforts. Make a bequest to our Legacy Fund that will memorialize your commitment to Bay Area conservation.