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We give the San Carlos community access to improving the environmental quality of life.


[New!] SCP honored with State Award

San Carlos SCP received the 2003 Nonprofit Award from the California Resource Recovery Assosication for its efforts in the community. This award was presented at the August 11, 2003 City Council meeting by Ann Schneider, CRRA board member. This award recognizes the collaborative spirit and accomplishments by the community with the city staff.

Upcoming Events

San Carlos Releaf Fruit Picks

Have more fruit than you know what to do with? Invite San Carlos ReLeaf to come pick fruit for you. They'll share your excess fruit with the community through the San Carlos Senior Center's Caring Cupboard or Second Harvest Food Bank.

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[New!] Friends of Cordilleras Creek

The Friends of Cordilleras Creekis a network of members who learn about and support the health of the entire waterway by unifying neighbors and creating events and activities to prevent flooding and improve the creek's riparian habitat and the neighbors' enjoyment of it. Some upcoming projects include creek clean ups, creek plantings, and creek walks. Bi-weekly meetings are held every other Thursday at the Redwood City Library. For more information on this project, contact Barbara Patterson at 650.594.1164 or babaloupat@yahoo.com.

[New!] Devonshire Canyon Open Space Alliance

A portion of Devonshire Canyon is under discussion for annexation. Learn more about the project from the Devonshire Canyon Open Space Alliance.

[New!] Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

The City Finance Department is spearheading an effort to greatly increase the type and amount of "environmentally preferable" products used throughout the City's municipal operations. Target product categories for Phase 1 implementation include: office papers, ink jet cartridges, cleaning products, and bathroom papers. For more information contact Karen Hunt, kahunt@speakeasy.net  or 650.654.0900.

[New!] Green Building Policy and Grant Writing

We are actively recruiting for volunteers with grant writing experience to research and help write a grant to support future municipal projects that incorporate energy - and resource efficient building design. For more information contact Karen Hunt, kahunt@speakeasy.net or 650.654.0900.

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Last modified: June 26, 2003