After two semesters of hard work, our 7th Youth Climate Ambassadors cohort officially graduated! At their graduation event in mid-May, students presented to peers, staff members, family, and friends about their Community Impact Projects. These projects were developed by our youth leaders to address climate and sustainability issues across San Mateo County. We’re excited to share their work on climate advocacy and resilience with the community! 

Happy Earth Month! As we step further into spring, the month of April reminds us to celebrate our planet and continue working towards a healthier future together. Here at the Sustainability Department, we have a variety of events we’ll be participating in, and we can’t wait to connect with our community across San Mateo County. […]

During a warm and windy day at Coyote Point Recreation Area, a group of middle school students sits overlooking the San Francisco Bay on a low wall of concrete built along the shoreline. Planes are flying overhead as they approach the San Francisco International Airport just across the water from San Mateo, and the students […]