My Favorite Ways to Experience the San Mateo County Coast
September 10, 2026

Fall brings out the best of the San Mateo County coast. Pick out a pumpkin, hike a blufftop trail, peer into a tide pool, or pair an ocean view with a slice of homemade pie!

Posted on By Anne Holmes
Restoring Water, Wetlands, and Wildlife at Johnston Ranch
July 16, 2026

See how decades of partnership are creating a healthier future for agriculture and wildlife on the San Mateo Coast.

Posted on By Dylan Sondermann
Why Some Protected Lands Are Closed: Balancing People, Pets, and Protected Species
May 11, 2026

Some protected lands are closed to the public, with good reason. Here’s what goes into deciding where trails go (and where they don’t).

Posted on By Vickie Rozell
A Yes Vote on Measure D Protects Santa Clara County Open Spaces
May 6, 2026

A yes vote on Measure D means sustained, dedicated funding to protect our region's natural lands, water, and open spaces. 

Posted on By Walter Moore
What Is a Conservation Easement and How Does It Protect the Places We Love?
March 24, 2026

Learn what a conservation easement is and how POST uses them to protect open space, farms, and parklands in the Bay Area and beyond.

Posted on By Ashley Wright
Highways and Habitats: Building Wildlife Crossings in Coyote Valley
April 1, 2025

Recent studies reveal that wildlife are facing harsh obstacles in Coyote Valley. To restore safe passage, wildlife crossings are essential—and we have a plan to make it happen.

Posted on By Taylor Jang
The Mystery of the Monterey Pines: A Stewardship Story
March 3, 2025

How did Monterey pines appear in Burns Valley? Discover our journey to restore forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and protect wildlife.

Posted on By Maria Trogolo
Bay Area Wetlands Forever: Beauty, Biodiversity, and Balance
January 2, 2025

Dive into why these vital landscapes matter, their challenges, and how POST restores and protects Bay Area wetlands like Laguna Seca and Bair Island.

Posted on By Vickie Rozell
San Vicente Redwoods: A Learning Laboratory in the Santa Cruz Mountains
September 20, 2024

In the Santa Cruz Mountains, researchers and students collaborate to collect data and study conservation science in the San Vicente Redwoods.

Posted on By Dan Olstein
A New Chapter for the Iconic Johnston Ranch
June 5, 2024

We and our partners have been hard at work to ensure that Johnston Ranch’s open grassland, rich farmland, and stunning views are preserved forever.

Posted on By Marti Tedesco
Improvements Continue at Butano Creek
April 15, 2024

Exciting work is underway to reconnect Butano Creek with its historic floodplain on POST-protected Butano Farms.

Posted on By Laura Silvestri
Unveiling Tunitas Creek Beach: A Coastal Oasis
March 21, 2024

Tunitas Creek Beach will open to the public sometime in 2025 with improved infrastructure designed to welcome visitors of all kinds.

Posted on By Taylor Jang

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