The Open Space Authority envisions the Santa Clara Valley and its surrounding hillsides as a beautiful place where a vibrant network of interconnected open spaces, trails, wildlife habitats, and thriving agricultural lands enrich the region’s cities and make it an exceptional and healthy place to live, work, learn, and play.
Santa Clara Valley Greenprint, a 30-year roadmap to guide the Authority’s efforts to conserve our region’s water, wildlife, and working lands and provide outstanding recreational opportunities in rural and urban settings.
Healthy Lands Healthy Economies Initiative, a multi-county effort launched to increase the pace and scale of conservation, secure new sources of funding, and enroll new allies for open space conservation and stewardship.
The Top 10 Priority Conservation Areas are lands determined to have the best opportunities for protection and connected landscapes.
