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December 3, 2025 - Nature

Cities are embracing nature for flood defense

This piece explores how cities are turning to natural solutions to reduce flood risk and features the Open Space Authority's efforts to restore ecological and hydrological functions in Coyote Valley.

Click here to read the article.

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November 10, 2025 - The Morgan Hill Times

Morgan Hill, Open Space to collaborate on El Toro trail
A future public trail on El Toro Mountain is one step closer to fruition after the Morgan Hill City Council adopted a “shared commitment” to explore the option in partnership with the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority. 

Click here to read more.

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October 17, 2025 - Silicon Valley Business Journal

State funds secure 412-acre Santa Clara County farmland from future development.

Recently awarded state funds will ensure a large Santa Clara County property is blocked off from commercial development and remains farmland long-term.

Read the full article here.

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October 10, 2025 - El Observador

Symbols of Nature in Hispanic Culture

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Open Space Authority sought to better understand how various Hispanic cultural symbols connect back to nature and, in particular, the nature of Santa Clara Valley.

Read the article in English and Spanish.

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Northern California Public Media: Fisher Creek Women

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When a group of women environmentalists from Point Blue Conservation Science and Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority get together to plant native flora along a creek bank in Coyote Valley, the conversation turns to the role of women in conservation. Hear how they excel in nurturing and caring for the planet! For more information visit https://www.openspaceauthority.org and https://www.pointblue.org
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The Mercury News: Milpitas Open Space Authority director dies

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Mike Flaugher, a longtime Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority director who represented Milpitas on the board, died on Saturday, Feb. 22. As director of District 2, Flaugher also represented communities from North San José and Berryessa. He first joined the authority as a member of the Citizen Advisory Committee in 2012 before being elected to the board in 2014.

Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority District 2 Director Mike Flaugher Passes

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San José, Calif. (February 24, 2025) - The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority (the Authority) announces the passing of Mike Flaugher, Director of District 2 on Saturday, February 22. Director Flaugher represented communities from North San José, Berryessa and the City of Milpitas since 2014
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The Mercury News: California Senate Bill takes aim at saving farm lands

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Amid a push by local leaders to conserve farmlands and open spaces in the Bay Area from future development, state senator David Cortese has introduced a bill that would shore up funding to preserve agricultural land throughout the state despite the measure’s uncertain financial outlook.