Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority

The District owns and operates Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve, Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve, Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve and Máyyan 'Ooyákma-Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve. The District also manages and maintains properties that are currently closed to the public, including Diablo Foothills, Palassou Ridge, Coyote Valley Conservation Area, El Toro, and Santa Cruz Mountains properties. The District provides a variety of activities that are free to the public, such as guided nature hikes, bike and equestrian rides, photography walks, educational programs for children, and stargazing sessions. The District engages in resource management, such as protecting waterways and natural resources and removing invasive plants, preserving cultural artifacts and supporting agriculture and ranching. The District has two active grant programs that provide funds for urban subjects, the Urban Grant Program and the 20% Funding Program.