Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency

Ready to pounce into the weekend.

Our pond restoration project continues to support breeding California tiger salamanders and western pond turtles. H. T. Harvey & Associates, Santa Clara County Parks, cbec eco-engineering, Confluence Restoration

Wildlife beat the summer heat along Pacheco Creek

Wildlife crossing structures serve a different purpose than those for vehicles or people. Innovative design approaches allow for flexibility in placement and lower costs to keep our landscapes connected. https://arc-solutions.org/new-materials/

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A how-to guide for burrowing owl recovery--turns out it is a regional effort with partners like Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency, SJEnvironment, Santa Clara Valley National Audubon Society, San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory, Talon Ecological Research Group, NASA Ames Research Center, ICF, USFWS National Wildlife Refuge System, City of Mountain View - City Hall, San Jose State University, Coriolis Films Documentary Productions, and San Jose International Airport (SJC) https://vimeo.com/325789835/1e87ccd7dc

Phs/Spca moved 6 burrowing owl chicks from their "intentional community" to this outdoor exclosure. Can you find all 6?

Pilot captive rearing project with the Peninsula Humane Society is a success!

Seasonal stream flows influence safe passage options for wildlife. Check out what Pathways for Wildlife is recording as part of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife-funded Pacheco Pass connectivity project.

3 for 3! Pathways for Wildlife recorded American badgers traveling at all bridges in the California Department of Fish and Wildlife-funded Pacheco Pass connectivity study.

Mount Hamilton Thistle is starting to bloom at the Calero County Park Pond Restoration Project

Implementation Committee gets their feet dirty at the San Felipe Creek restoration project during the 2019 field trip.