GENERAL NEWS
7 Jun 2013: New Fund to Benefit Restoration of San Francisco Bay Estuary, Fish and Wildlife: New_Fund_to_Benefit_Restorationof_San_Francisco_Bay_Estuary_FINAL.pdf
7 Jun 2013: U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Creation Of Conservation Fund: U_S__AttorneyS_Office_AnnouncesCreation_Of_Conservation_Fund.pdf
3 Jun 2013: 2013 Friends of the Estuary Environmental Projects Award
3 Jun 2013: 2013 Jean Auer Award call for nominations
3 Jun 2013: South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project May 2013 Newsletter
30 May 2013: Bipartisan House members introduce NAWCA reauthorization bill
23 May 2013: USFWS June 5 Webinar: Webinar: Climate Change: A Wicked Problem Wrapped in a Communicator’s Conundrum: COVS webinar_climatechange_announcement.pdf
23 May 2013: One open seat for alternate on Contra Costa County IPM Committee: 2013 IPM Committee Recruitment Announcement for Alternate.doc, Advisory Body Application Form.pdf
21 May 2013: Critical Linkages Report & Data Available
17 May 2013: State of the Estuary Conference, Call for Poster Abstracts
17 May 2013: International Recognition of San Francisco Bay Celebrated in North Bay
14 May 2013: Climate change will cause widespread global-scale loss of common plants and animals: Rachel Warren NCC FINAL.pdf
11 May 2013: Conservation leaders gather to celebrate importance of San Francisco Bay: MAY 10 event press release on JV letterhead .pdf
8 May 2013: Restore America's Estuaries releases new report, "More Habitat Means More Fish" (PDF)
5 May 2013: FWS Invests $3.5 Million to Conserve Declining Warblers, Sandpipers and other Migratory Birds
3 May 2013: Muir Beach will be hard to reach this summer as environmental work proceeds
24 Apr 2013: Call for Posters, 5th International Partners in Flight Conference
24 Apr 2013: Registration open for 5th International Partners in Flight Conference and Conservation Workshop
18 Apr 2013: Bird Education Network (BEN) Bulletin, April 17 2013: BEN Network Newsletter April 2013.pdf
3 Apr 2013: Call for Poster Abstracts for the 2013 South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Science Symposium: The South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project is now accepting poster abstracts for the 2013 Science Symposium.pdf
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29 Mar 2013: Six Stream Restoration Projects Moving Forward: Six Stream Restoration Projects Moving Forward.pdf
27 Mar 2013: Extended Dealdine - California Red-legged Frog Workshop, Livermore, April 24-25
22 Mar 2013: PRBO name change: it is now Point Blue Conservation Science
20 Mar 2013: 2013 Funding Fairs hosted by CA Financing Coordinating Committee. Six fairs on dates April through October.: Funding Fairs Agenda 2013.pdf, 2013_CFCC_flyer.pdf
20 Mar 2013: Coastal Conservancy Explore the Coast RFP, Applications Due May 10
6 Mar 2013: An airfield becomes a wetland, with help from students: An airfield becomes a wetland, with help from students.pdf
26 Feb 2013: Bay Area IRWMP Draft Chapters Available for Public Review
22 Feb 2013: USDA Announces Sign-Up for CRP
14 Feb 2013: SF Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund - UPDATE on release of 2013 Request for Initial Proposals (RFIP)
6 Feb 2013: 2013 CRAM Training Sessions, March through October
17 Jan 2013: Migratory Bird Joint Ventures featured in American Birding Association's November 2012 Issue of Birding (PDF)
15 Jan 2013: WCGA RDF Coordinator Request for Proposal
9 Jan 2013: The Riparian, Watersheds and Habitat Committee is seeking entries for the Western Division’s 2013 Riparian Challenge Award--submit by 3/1/13: 2013 Riparian Challenge Call for Entries.pdf, 2013 Riparian Challenge Entry Format.pdf
7 Jan 2013: Call for Nominations: 2013 NABCI-AJVMB Bird Conservation Award, deadline January 28: 2013 NABCI Award Guidelines.pdf
2 Jan 2013: NCER '13 Abstract Submissions DUE January 7
28 Dec 2012: Experts report success in averting fish kill
28 Dec 2012: The Inaugural National Adaptation Forum Call for Proposals Deadline Extended to 11/30
21 Dec 2012: 2013 Conservation Easement Applications Due February 15 for Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program
18 Dec 2012: The Dredged Material Management Office’s (DMMO’s) 2011 annual report of dredging activities is now available
17 Dec 2012: Upcoming Water Trail grant program RFP expected in February, 2013
13 Dec 2012: CRP Reduced by 2.5 Million Acres (Scroll down for article)
5 Dec 2012: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Opening of 30-day Ashy Storm Petrel Comment Period: Ashy NR.pdf
3 Dec 2012: Protected green sturgeon habitat upheld
28 Nov 2012: The San Francisco Estuary Invasive Spartina Project received the Organization of the Year award from the California Invasive Plant Council in October! : The San Francisco Estuary Invasive Spartina Project award announcement.pdf
28 Nov 2012: New and improved Cullinan Ranch website launched
26 Nov 2012: Save the Bay needs hundreds of volunteers to participate in winter planting
13 Nov 2012: Woolsey takes new approach to restrict coastal drilling
12 Nov 2012: Albany Beach EIR Released, public hearing November 20: Albany Beach - Notice of Availability of Final EIR.pdf
8 Nov 2012: Alameda County Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund application now available, due January 2013
8 Nov 2012: LTMS PROGRAM 12-YEAR REVIEW POLICY AND STRATEGY MEETING November 20--MATERIALS ATTACHED
5 Nov 2012: Creek Cleanup this Saturday--Needs More Hands!
5 Nov 2012: November 13 registration deadline: Facilitation Skills for Scientist and Resource Managers
2 Nov 2012: Urban Stream Restoration Program prepares for next round of grants
31 Oct 2012: Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program accepting applications, deadline January 10, 2013.
15 Oct 2012: One open environmental seat on Contra Costa County: 2012 IPM Committee Envir Recruitment Announcement.pdf, Advisory Body Application Form.pdf
11 Oct 2012: DFG Authorizes Voluntary Local Program in Alameda County: California Department of Fish and Game News Release.pdf
9 Oct 2012: New FWS report shows a rise in hunting, fishing, and wildlife-related recreation in 28 states (PDF)
6 Oct 2012: Bay-Delta Science Conference - Abstracts Available, Pre-Registration closes October 10
6 Oct 2012: Video: Monitoring Western and Clark’s Grebes on Clear Lake
4 Oct 2012: Jenn Fox appointed as the Executive Director of the Bay Area Open Space Council
4 Oct 2012: VCS Recognizes Coastal Blue Carbon as New Trading Category
19 Sep 2012: Napa Marsh Signing Ceremony to be held October 12, 2012
19 Sep 2012: Call for Papers by 10/31/12: The Wildife Society Western Section Annual Meeting, Jan 29-Feb 01, 2013, Sacramento; topics include "Climate Change and Wildlife: Managing Moving Targets": Call for Papers_TWS_2013.pdf
16 Sep 2012: Announcing the release of the California Department of Dish and Game Delta Historical Ecology report
10 Sep 2012: On August 29, the Secretary of Agriculture announced a 2-month extension of emergency grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands: Grazing designations August 2012.pdf
10 Sep 2012: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Extends Emergency Grazing to Assist Ranchers Impacted by Drought
10 Sep 2012: East Bay Regional Park District Master Plan Update: Public Meetings throughout the East Bay 9/11 to 10/9.
27 Aug 2012: 5th National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration NCER call for abstracts due November 1
20 Aug 2012: Book release: Bay Area Birds, full of incredible information about all the birds that are found in the Bay Area
20 Aug 2012: East Bay Regional Park District Master Plan 2012 Public Meetings to be held between 9/11 and 10/9
16 Aug 2012: Video: North American Migratory Bird Joint Ventures: 25 Years (Salazar Intro)
6 Aug 2012: Notice of Availability - San Francisquito 'Bay-101' DEIR and public hearings
6 Aug 2012: "KittyCam" Reveals High Levels of Wildlife Being Killed by Outdoor Cats
31 Jul 2012: Notice of Public Hearing, Notice of Adoption Hearing and Opportunity for Public Comment: Draft Statewide General National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit for Residual Pesticide Discharges to Waters of the United States from Algae and Aquatic Weed Control Applications: notice_weed permit.pdf
20 Jul 2012: San Francisco Bay nominated as a Ramsar wetland of international significance (view PDF of submitted application).: Ramsar current info sheet 8-28-11 v1-1.pdf
20 Jul 2012: BCDC appoints Lawrence J. Goldzband new executive director: Larry Goldzband BCDC Executive Director - Final - 7-20-12.pdf
19 Jul 2012: Register now for Restore America's Estuaries Conference, to take part in SPECIAL SESSIONS. Space is limited.
19 Jul 2012: Partners in Flight Strategic Action Plan--read it now (pdf)
19 Jul 2012: The Bay Area IRWMP is hosting its first Public Workshop: 4:00 Monday July 23, 2012 in Oakland
17 Jul 2012: Scholarships available for the 6th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration: Restoring Ecosystems, Strengthening Communities in Tampa, Florida, October 20-24, 2012. Application deadline 8/15/12.: Scholarship Application FL12.pdf
13 Jul 2012: Volunteers needed for eelgrass collection and plantings: 7/17-8/2: Eelgrass volunteers needed July 2012.pdf
13 Jul 2012: Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Notice of Availaility For Albany Beach Restoration and Public Access Project: Albany Beach DEIR Notice of Availability.pdf
5 Jul 2012: Public Workshop for the Bay Area Integrated Regional Water Management Plan to be held July 23, 2012
25 Jun 2012: Eelgrass mitigation policy June 15 public meeting notes: NR-CA-Eelgrass-Mitigation-Policy-public-meeting-052212-v2.pdf
15 Jun 2012: Reminder-DUE TODAY-Call for Presenters CARCD 2012 Annual Conference Due JUNE 15, 2012
12 Jun 2012: 2012 North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) 2012 Pollinator Advocate Awards - Accepting Nominations Now: Pollinator Advocate Nomination and Desciption-2012.pdf
5 Jun 2012: ABSTRACTS DUE THIS FRIDAY! 2012 Bay-Delta Science Conference
4 Jun 2012: Revised North American Waterfowl Management Plan Signed at Ducks Unlimited National Conference
31 May 2012: Don Edwards SF Bay NWR- Draft CCP open for public comment until July 2
31 May 2012: LTMS 12-Year Review Meeting on June 19 from 1-5pm in Oakland
22 May 2012: EPA Launches Video Project Asking Americans Why “Water Is Worth It”
14 May 2012: Environmental Enhancement Fund Grant, Request for 2012 Applications released. Deadline is August 28, 2012.
14 May 2012: Open for Comment until June 23: Wetlands Restoration and Conservation Draft Requirements
14 May 2012: Registration is open for the North American Congress for Conservation Biology: July 15-18 in Oakland
11 May 2012: CARCD 67th Annual Conference Call for presentations--abstracts due June 15 for November conference
4 May 2012: U.S. Fish and Wildlife: *Wildlife Refuge Manager* job opening in Fremont CA
17 Apr 2012: National Junior Duck Stamp Contest Will Be Streamed Live April 20 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time
16 Apr 2012: New Technology tracks sparrow migration for first time from California to Alaska
27 Mar 2012: Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival April 27th, 28th and 29th, 2012
27 Mar 2012: Save the Date 2012 RMP Annual Meeting When: Tuesday October 9, 2012 Where: David Brower Center, Berkeley CA
20 Mar 2012: New Study Identifies Birds Most at Risk from Climate Change in California
20 Mar 2012: Release of Preliminary Draft Wetland Policy
13 Mar 2012: East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy Update: Vacant Seat on Public Advisory Committee
8 Mar 2012: Latest draft of Partners in Flight Strategic Plan for review (click to download): PIF Strategic Plan - 2 March 2012 - draft.docx
5 Mar 2012: Save the date: 2012 Bay-Delta Science Conference, October 16-18, 2012
29 Feb 2012: International Migratory Bird Day is May 12. Check out the new IMBD Catalog.
28 Feb 2012: Second California Red-legged Frog workshop announced: to be held April 25-26
27 Feb 2012: Highly Erodible Cropland Initiative with Conservation Reserve Program--Register by April 6, 2012.
27 Feb 2012: Call for Photos - 2013 Watershed Calendar: CCC-Photo call 2011-2.pdf
11 Feb 2012: Climate Change Stakeholders Meeting to be held in Sacramento February 21.
11 Feb 2012: Bay Area Ecosystems Climate Change Consortium announces Baylands Goals Technical Update Coordinator Selected: BAECCC Bayland Technical Update Coordinator Announcement Jan 12 2012.pdf
8 Feb 2012: Webinar February 15: Prediction maps from climate envelope models: what can they tell us
4 Feb 2012: State of the Estuary Conference videos, session PowerPoints (in PDF format), and abstracts are available at the Conference web page. December issue of Estuary News (attached) is a conference summary.: Estuary Newsletter SOE12.pdf
26 Jan 2012: Diane Ross-Leech has accepted the role of Director of Environmental Policy: Diane Ross.pdf
15 Jan 2012: Restore America's Estuaries Receives 2011 Coastal America Special Recognition Award
4 Jan 2012: OPEN VERTICAL PIPES ARE DEATHTRAPS FOR BIRDS AND WILDLIFE, Landowners should cap pipes to prevent wildlife deaths: Audubon_Kern_River_Preserve_death_pipes.pdf
1 Jan 2012: Revised Cosco Busan Restoration for Marbled Murrelets/ Environmental Assessment
29 Nov 2011: Call for Abstracts and Posters: 2012 San Francisco Bay Area National Parks Science and Natural Resources Symposium
22 Nov 2011: Volunteer Opportunity: help remove Algerian sea lavender from Corte Madera Ecological Reserve Sunday, December 4th: Volunteer to hand-remove Algerian sea lavender from Corte Madera Ecological Reserve.pdf
20 Nov 2011: PRBO Finds Bleak Future for SF Bay Tidal Marshes
10 Nov 2011: Nation’s Mayors Asked to Stop Spread of Feral Cats
8 Nov 2011: IRWM Process Improvement Workshops to be held in December
7 Nov 2011: Restore America's Estuaries Launches Wetlands Carbon Blog Dedicated to Coastal Wetlands, Climate Change
29 Oct 2011: The State of the Birds San Francisco Bay 2011--PRBO Conservation Science and the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture
29 Oct 2011: 2011 State of the Birds Report now available
28 Oct 2011: Thank You Ocean Report: Thank You Ocean.pdf
17 Oct 2011: Study Shows Wildlife Refuges, Outdoor Pursuits Provide Jobs and Trillion Dollar Boost to U.S. Economy
13 Oct 2011: Partners in Flight Newsletter, October 2011: PIF NEWS - October 2011.pdf
13 Oct 2011: A Review of Human Disturbance Impacts on Waterbirds: Human disturbance impacts Report FINAL.pdf
13 Oct 2011: Contra Costa Watershed Forum Award Nominations due Oct. 20
11 Oct 2011: San Francisco Mayor Approves New Standards for Bird-Safe Buildings (press release PDF)
10 Oct 2011: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service releases national wetlands status and trends report
10 Oct 2011: Sierra Nevada Alliance AmeriCorps Needs Scoping Survey: Would your agency be interested in a full-time AmeriCorps member(s) being placed with your organization for 11 months to work on your programs that focus on a) watershed restoration/monitoring/education and/or b) energy and water conservation? If so, please take this survey.
4 Oct 2011: Registration for the November 5th 2011 conference is now open online!
27 Sep 2011: San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy Program Annual Report (July 2010 - June 2011) is now available
27 Sep 2011: San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex Accomplishment Report (PDF): SF Bay NWRC 2010 Accomplishments.pdf
26 Sep 2011: Commission to Vote on Climate Change Bay Plan Amendment on October 6, 2011: Commission to vote.pdf
23 Sep 2011: Request for Services: South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Phase II Planning
23 Sep 2011: Creek and Watershed Symposium: Deadline to apply for a poster spot is Wednesday Sept. 28
23 Sep 2011: Comment period is open for Climate Ready Estuaries draft report for SF Bay: Climate Ready Estuaries FRN published 9-8-2011.pdf
23 Sep 2011: Public comment period open: $36.8 Million Natural Resource Damages Settlement to Restore Natural Resources and Improve Recreational Opportunities in Areas Affected by Cosco Busan Oil Spill: CB NRDA settlement press release 09142011.pdf, CB DARP settlement newsletter091411.pdf
19 Sep 2011: For public review: Coastal California (BCR 32) Waterbird Conservation Plan. Comments due 11/15/11.: BCR32 Waterbird Conservation Plan_Draft_Sep2011.pdf, Appendix 4_Waterbird Species Accounts.pdf
16 Sep 2011: State of the Estuary Conference: September 20-21, 2011
16 Sep 2011: Jobs & Dollars: Big Returns on Coastal Habitat Restoration (PDF)
13 Sep 2011: A Fur Seal Recovery Story – PRBO documents biggest year yet for Northern Fur Seals on the Farallon Islands: Press Release.pdf
13 Sep 2011: SOE Conference: Pre-Registration Deadline 9/14
12 Sep 2011: NAWMP Revision Comment Period Open August 25 through September 26
9 Sep 2011: OCOF Workshop Follow-up - Presentations, Contact List, Evaluation, and Data Request: OCOF Follow-up.pdf
7 Sep 2011: Options for Financing the Restoration of San Francisco Bay Wetlands (PDF)
7 Sep 2011: Refuge Flag Raised Over Newly Acquired Skaggs Island Property: Press release--SkaggsIsl event--6-28-11.pdf
23 Aug 2011: Invitation to September 1 meeting hosted by the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture (SFBJV) and Long Term Management Strategy (LTMS) agencies to discuss sediment and dredging issues and restoration project needs.: SFBJVConservCom DraftdAgenda.doc, BenthicCommunityConsiderations4InBayPlacement .docx
23 Aug 2011: The Migratory Bird Treaty Act: Reshaping a Powerful Conservation Tool? Conference October 20-22, 2011
22 Aug 2011: East Subregion of the Bay Area IRWMP - Web access Instructions: East Subregion of the Bay Area IRWMP - Web access.pdf
18 Aug 2011: Habitat Protection and Restoration in the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture Region Current and Future Funding Analysis – 2011: Funding presentation 7-11.pptx, Funding presentation 7-11.pdf
18 Aug 2011: Save the date: 2011 Contra Costa County Creek and Watershed Symposium
18 Aug 2011: Partnerships for invasive plant eradication update August 2011: Partnerships for invasive plant eradication.pdf
15 Aug 2011: Final Agenda for August 17th public meeting: "Preliminary Alternatives for the Shoreline Study: Flood Protection Options for Alviso": Alviso Aug 17 meeting agenda.pdf
11 Aug 2011: Registration closes 8/15 for Our Coast–Our Future Coastal Manager Scoping Workshop: OCOF Coastal Manager Scoping Workshops.pdf
4 Aug 2011: Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan, CDCA Plan Amendment – Scoping Comments due September 12
3 Aug 2011: Urban Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds
2 Aug 2011: Delta is highly vulnerable to climate change
31 Jul 2011: Proposed Climate Change Bay Plan Amendment
28 Jul 2011: Help Count Endangered Lange’s Metalmark Butterflies at the Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge : Help Count Endangered Lange.pdf
26 Jul 2011: Coastal Conservancy Board Authorization Supports Water Trail Implementation. The Coastal Conservancy board certified the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Water Trail Plan on March 17, 2011. At the same meeting the Conservancy authorized a $1 million grant to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) to help with implementation of the Water Trail through trailhead designation; an education, outreach, and stewardship program; development of outreach materials; and management of grant funds for individual Water Trail site enhancement projects.
19 Jul 2011: August 8 deadline to register, and only a few spots remain for the 2011 Western Pond Turtle Workshop!
19 Jul 2011: Planning Commission Approves New Bird-Safe Standards for San Francisco Buildings
18 Jul 2011: Request for Proposals for the BA IRWMP Plan Update, addendum attached: RFP Addendum No. 1 - SF IRWMP Update_2.pdf
18 Jul 2011: LTMS Programmatic EFH Consultation Public Meeting July 22 9:30am-12:30pm at BCDC: 072211 EFH Public Mtg Agenda.pdf
18 Jul 2011: Deadline extended for Posters for the State of the San Francisco Estuary 10th Biennial Conference. Due July 20
1 Jul 2011: Salazar Applauds Senate Confirmation of Daniel M. Ashe as New Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1 Jul 2011: Breuner Marsh Restoration & Public Access Project, public scoping meeting July 14
28 Jun 2011: UPDATE 5/20/11: Comment period has been extended to June 10, 2011. Scoping Notice for the South Farallon Islands Non-native Mouse Eradication Project: South Farallon Islands Scoping Letter.pdf
28 Jun 2011: USFWS Region 8 Bio Brown Bag lunch webinar June 29: USFWS Region 8 Bio Brown Bag lunch webinar.pdf
23 Jun 2011: San Mateo County Resource Conservation District Awarded $1.3 Million for Partnerships in Resource Protection: San Mateo County Resource Conservation District Awarded.pdf
23 Jun 2011: Laguna Bird Anthology call for submissions
20 Jun 2011: Test your Bay Area trivia knowledge for Save The Bay!
17 Jun 2011: Alviso Waterway Reconnected To The Bay
17 Jun 2011: Mr. Brad Bortner has been selected as the new Chief for the Division of Migratory Bird Management. Brad currently serves as Chief of the Division of Migratory Birds and Habitat Programs in Region 1. During his tenure, Brad has been involved with numerous partnership efforts to further migratory bird conservation. Most recently Brad served as Management Board Chair of the Intermountain West Joint Venture from 2009-2011 and lead the 2010 State of the Birds team. In 2007, Brad was acting Center Director for the USGS National Wildlife Health Center in Madison for a month and eight months as acting Assistant Regional Director for External Affairs in Region 1. From 1987-1992 Brad worked for the Office of Migratory Bird Management at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center as Chief of Population Assessment and several staff positions. Prior to joining the Fish and Wildlife Service, Brad spent 1.5 years working for the Office of Hydropower Licensing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Washington, D.C.
1 Jun 2011: Spring 2011 special issue of The All-Bird Bulletin (ABB) dedicated to the U.S. Bird Habitat and Species Joint Ventures featuring SFBJV: bulletinspring11.pdf
23 May 2011: California Landscape Conservation Cooperative Awards More Than $831,000 for Climate Science Projects in California
12 May 2011: State of the Birds Report Finds Public Lands Essential for Hundreds of Species: ABC State of the Birds Report Press Release.pdf
4 May 2011: Friends of the River sixty-day notice of intent to sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) over violations of Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), including 16 U.S.C. 1531, 1536, and 1538, for failure to consult with fish and wildlife agencies.: Final.FOR-Defenders.v.Corps.60 day ltr.pdf
4 May 2011: Annual UC Berkeley Hydrology Symposium to be held Saturday, May 7
28 Apr 2011: Skaggs Island to Become Part of San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge: Skaggs Transfer is Final-P.R.pdf
28 Apr 2011: Comments sought: Help Shape the Future of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Please comment by April 21.
18 Apr 2011: New information is available related to proposed Bay Plan Amendment 1-08 concerning concerning Amendment of Various Sections of the Bay Plan to Address Climate Change and to Add A New Climate Change Section with New Findings and Policies [5 MB PDF]: BCDC pdfs.zip
31 Mar 2011: State of the Estuary Input Session to be held April 8, 2011: SOE Input Description.pdf
29 Mar 2011: Think Big and Connect More: A Bold Plan for the Bay Area. Conservation Lands Network Study Released
22 Feb 2011: Bay Area Ecosystems Climate Change Consortium Selects Andrew Gunther, Ph.D., as BAECCC’s first Executive Coordinator: BAECCC Coord Hiring An Final Feb 22 2011.pdf
10 Feb 2011: 2011 International Migratory Bird Day Outreach Products Order Form for employees of USFWS, NPS, and USFS: 2011OutreachOrderForm.pdf
7 Feb 2011: Bay Area King Tide Photo Initiative: Preview Sea Level Rise with Upcoming Winter "King Tides" : BayAreaKingTide_Announcement.pdf
2 Feb 2011: Call for Pre-proposals: Identification of Potential Projects for the California Landscape Conservation Cooperative. Pre-proposal deadline – COB SUNDAY, Feb 20, 2011.: Preproposal Guidance 2011Final.pdf
1 Feb 2011: Beth Huning Receives 2011 North American Nature Photography Association Foundation Philip Hyde Grant Award Highlighting the Use of Photography in Conservation Efforts. Through her work in the San Francisco Bay area, photographer Beth Huning is developing multimedia web-based programs, exhibits, and publications as part of a campaign to raise public awareness and build a constituency for the largest wetland restoration projects on the West Coast. As a photographer, Beth documents the historical turning of tides as diked baylands, salt ponds, and urban areas are returned to their historic tidal flows, where she also oversees the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture, a program to coordinate the restoration projects. See http://yourwetlands.org and http://sfbayjv.org for more information about the project and restoration of San Francisco Bay and nearby coastal wetlands. : PHG Press Release 2011.pdf
1 Feb 2011: About Algerian Sea Lavender (Limonium ramosissimum) an early detection and eradication priority for San Francisco Bay information courtesy of Gavin Archbald : About invasive Algerian sea lavendar (Limonium ramosissimum) in SF Bay-BAEDN.pdf
27 Jan 2011: Revealing the Hidden Bay: Scientific Coalition Releases San Francisco Bay Subtidal Habitat Goals Report: SubtidalGoals_Press_Release_012411_FINAL.pdf
27 Jan 2011: Feinstein Bill Would Help Restore San Francisco Estuary
24 Jan 2011: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Wildlife Refuge System, in partnership with the FWS National Conservation Training, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation) and the National Wildlife Refuge Association are now soliciting applications from organizations interested in The Nature of Learning grants.: National Wildlife Refuge Association 2011 The Nature of Learning Grant Program.pdf
10 Jan 2011: Notice of EIR Preparation and CEQA Scoping Meetings for Wetland Area Protection Policy: State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board), as Lead Agency, has conducted an Initial Study (IS) and has determined that a program-level environmental impact report (EIR) is necessary for the proposed Wetland Area Protection Policy and Dredge and Fill Regulations (Project). The Project will include a State Water Board wetland definition. : notice_wetlands.pdf
6 Jan 2011: February 3: South Bay Science Symposium - Poster abstracts will be accepted until January 7, 2011.
10 Dec 2010: American Bird Conservancy Warns of Impact to Bird Conservation Efforts if Key Funding Source is Not Renewed by Congress: ABC-Birds-Media-Release-20101210.pdf
9 Nov 2010: Hamilton wetlands work to resume in Novato
22 Oct 2010: Upland Habitat Goals Project Photographs Requested: UHG-Photos-Request.pdf
14 Oct 2010: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Extends Public Comment Period on Mosquito Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge until November 18, 2010: USFWS Comment San Pablo Bay.pdf
14 Oct 2010: The California Department of Water Resources invites public comment on the draft funding guidelines and application package for grants for flood risk reduction projects funded through the Flood Corridor Program. See document below for draft Guidelines and Application. Public Workshops are also scheduled. Submit written comments to: Earl Nelson, Department of Water Resources, 3310 El Camino Avenue, Room 140, Sacramento, CA 95821 (enelson@water.ca.gov). Public comments must be received by DWR before 5 PM on Monday, November 1, 2010.: Draft_Guidelines_and_Application.pdf
13 Oct 2010: Federal Duck Stamp Contest Events at the David Brower Center, October 15-17, 2010
29 Sep 2010: Mark Hertsgaard names Generation Hot: Living through the next fifty years on earth
15 Sep 2010: Notice of Preparation: Draft Environmental Impact Report San Francisquito Creek Flood Reduction Project East Bayshore Road to San Francisco Bay: SFCJPA EIR NOP 9.13.10.pdf
9 Sep 2010: Draft Revised EIR for SF Bay Area Water Trail available for review. The Draft Revised Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (DREIR) for the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail Plan (WT Plan) is now complete and available for review. A Draft EIR for the WT Plan was prepared and circulated in 2008, but based on the nature of the comments received, the Conservancy as lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) extensively revised the document for clarity. The new public review period will begin on August 3 and end on September 21, 2010.: Exec Summary_WT_ DREIR_2010.pdf, WT_DREIR_NOA_August_2010.pdf
25 Aug 2010: Video Podcast: Fish Friendly Farming, from the San Francisco Estuary Partnership
23 Aug 2010: EPA to End All Use of Bird-Killing Pesticide. Aldicarb Production to Cease in 2014; New Restrictions Implemented.
2 Aug 2010: Dear Conservation Partners: Mark Biddlecomb has been selected to serve as the new Director of the Western Regional Office of Ducks Unlimited. Mark replaced Rudolph Rosen who took a position with Texas State University in June. Mark’s effective starting date is August 2nd, and we are extremely pleased to have him assume this important leadership position. Mark began his career with DU in 1995, and recently was Director of Conservation Programs for California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona. Prior to joining DU, he worked for the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and as a gold miner in the private sector. Please join DU in congratulating Mark.
21 Jul 2010: $7,500 in scholarships available to assist West Coast individuals who want to attend the Restore America's Estuaries 5th National Conference and EXPO on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration Galveston Island Convention Center, Texas, November 13 - 17, 2010. : Scholarship Application TX10.pdf
15 Jul 2010: San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plan: second planning update now available
14 Jul 2010: July 2010 Partners in Flight Newsletter: PIF NEWS - July 2010.pdf
13 Jul 2010: National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration - SESSION PROPOSALS DUE JULY 30
8 Jul 2010: Summer 2010 issue of the NAWMP Science Support Team newsletter "Venturing Forward" is now available - Final Issue: NSST_SUMMER_2010.pdf
7 Jul 2010: Senate Moves Forward to Restore America’s Great Waters - Committee Approves Series of Bills to Restore Water Ecosystems that Protect People, Wildlife, and the Economy : 06-30-10 EPW Mark-Up Water Restoriation Bills RELEASE FINAL.pdf
6 Jul 2010: San Francisco Bay Subtidal Habitat Goals Project 2nd Public Meeting on Draft Report
19 Jun 2010: 45 Day Public Comment Period June 16 – July 28 on the San Francisco Bay Subtidal Habitat Goals Project Draft Report
17 Jun 2010: June 25: Service and Partners to Celebrate Federal Duck Stamp First Dale of Sale at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge - Sale of Stamps to be Linked to Conservation Efforts: FirstDayof SaleINVITE.pdf
15 Jun 2010: Rebecca J. Fris selected as Science Coordinator of the California Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC). : LCC Science Coordinator Announcement.pdf
11 Jun 2010: With support from Sierra Club and others AB 2575 (Chesbro): Salmon Protection has passed the Calif Assembly and moved to the state Senate for consideration. Would direct the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFIRE) to implement a pilot project for the improved protection and repair of the riparian zone in watersheds with listed anadromous salmonids.
10 Jun 2010: June 24-25: Sonoma County Biodiversity & Climate Adaptation Workshops - FREE
10 Jun 2010: San Francisco Estuary Partnership - Oil Spills in San Francisco Bay: Preparing a Better Response
1 Jun 2010: SF Bay Diving Duck Carrying Capacity Models
25 May 2010: The Once and Future Delta: Mending the Broken Heart of California
18 May 2010: 2010 Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) Grants Announced
12 May 2010: The San Francisco Bay Joint Venture (SFBJV) seeks a scientist to provide coordination for the SFBJV Management Board, Restoration Committee, and science partners in support of the SFBJV habitat protection, restoration, monitoring, and evaluation goals. Application Deadline May 31, 2010. : SFBJV Science Coordinator.pdf
11 May 2010: Saving Our Shared Birds: Partners in Flight Tri-National Vision for Landbird Conservation Released
11 May 2010: The Watershed Information Center & Conservancy (WICC) Board of Napa County Launches New WebCenter
22 Apr 2010: Dr. Kevin Doherty chosen as Science Coordinator for Prairie Pothole Joint Venture: PPJV Announcement 20100422.pdf
20 Apr 2010: April 2010 Issue of CREEC News and Views is now available online.
20 Apr 2010: May 11 Free Forum: Oil Spills in San Francisco Bay: Preparing a Better Response
5 Apr 2010: Partners in Flight April 2010 Newsletter: PIF NEWS - April 2010.pdf
5 Apr 2010: Oakley wetland restoration passes final hurdle
1 Apr 2010: Conservation Group Asks Water Board to Investigate Filling of Pleasanton Wetlands : Staples RWQCB 3-24-10.pdf
31 Mar 2010: The Association of Watershed and Stormwater Professionals (AWSPs) (a program of the Center for Watershed Protection, Inc.) is sponsoring a photolog contest to feature on our website and our journal, the Watershed Science Bulletin (WSB). The photolog contest is a way for us to feature the watersheds in which we work, live, and play. This will be a semiannual solicitation process for members and non-members. The photos can feature any number of subjects including: Streams, forests, or other natural features, Stormwater BMPs, Restoration projects, Anything that captures the essence of the watersheds. All photologs must be submitted by April 9, 2010 by 5pm. Winners will be notified by May 31, 2010 by email. Winning photographs and descriptions will be displayed on the website for a limited time and will also appear in the Fall 2010 edition of the Watershed Science Bulletin. : photologcontest.pdf
31 Mar 2010: Draft Recovery Plan for Tidal Marshes of San Francisco and Suisun Bays - Public Comment Period Until June 10: TMRP_Intro_1_20100324.pdf
30 Mar 2010: April 14 & May 13: NOAA River RAT trainings at EPA Lab on Richmond, CA
30 Mar 2010: April 09: North Bay Watershed Association 2010 Conference: Greening Our Water Infrastructure
29 Mar 2010: IMPORTANT US Army Corps Proposed Changes to Levee Vegetation: IMPORTANT US Army Corps Proposed Changes to Levee Vegetation.zip
18 Mar 2010: Obama Administration Officials Release Progress Report on Work of Climate Change Adaptation Task Force: 03 16 10 Adaptation Progress Report Release.pdf
18 Mar 2010: Winter 2010 Issue of The All-Bird Bulletin, the newsletter of the U.S. NABCI Committee: bulletin0310.pdf
11 Mar 2010: Secretary Salazar Releases New "State of the Birds" Report Showing Climate Change Threatens Hundreds of Species: State of the Birds 2010 News Release 20100311.pdf
5 Mar 2010: Secretary Salazar Announces University of Alaska as Host of Nation’s First Regional Climate Science Center: Climate Science Center Announcement 20100305.pdf
4 Mar 2010: Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Receives Disney Promotion for Volunteer Activities at Shollenberger and Alman Marsh: Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Winter 2010 Newsletter.pdf
1 Mar 2010: April 8: California Red-Legged Frog Workshop
24 Feb 2010: Restore America's Estuaries 5th National Conference - Call for Papers. Submissions due March 2, 2010
22 Feb 2010: The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is planning a general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) this summer. With current enrollment at 31.2 million acres and approximately 4.5 million acres expiring on October 1 of this year, there will be plenty of room for a large sign-up while staying under the 32 million acre cap. FSA anticipates 2.9 million acres being eligible for general sign-up along with anticipated enrollment of 500,000 acres in continuous CRP this year. In preparation for the sign-up, FSA is developing a new CRP rule and has prepared a Draft Supplemental EIS for the program. The draft EIS has not yet been posted, but we have received a hard copy as have some of the Regions. There is likely to be a request for review of the document through the ER system, but I wanted to give you a heads up and will provide a link to the document once it is posted. State FSA offices have also been notified that they must renew or revise their State Conservation Priority Areas (CPAs) by March 31 (see attached Notice CRP-651). The notice requires consultation with NRCS State Conservationists and State Technical Committees in the development of state CPAs and wildlife zones within CPAs. The Service is specifically identified as an agency to be consulted in determining wildlife zones. Many states have started this process through the STCs. Please contact me if you have any questions. Dave Walker, Farm Conservation Programs Coordinator, Division of Habitat and Resource Conservation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop 770, Arlington, VA 22203. : WRP_Final_ Implementation Plan.pdf, crp_651.pdf
22 Feb 2010: Sam Hamilton, Fish and Wildlife official, remembered as 'visionary'
20 Feb 2010: Sonoma Ecology Center and Southern Sonoma County Resource Conservation District Launch the Sonoma Valley Watershed Conservancy Website: 02092010_ConservancyWebsitePressRelease.pdf
8 Feb 2010: Demolition Begins at Skaggs Island - Beginning of the return of Skaggs Island to Nature [video]
5 Feb 2010: "Nature Within Reach" is a slogan you may soon see on a license plate near you.
20 Jan 2010: Ken Kriese has been selected as the new Joint Venture program coordinator, filling the position vacated by Guy Foulks last fall. I'm sure many of you know Ken has worked the last few years as an administrator for the small grants component of the NAWCA program, where he's had lots of experience working with partners and helping to expand that part of the program. Ken has degrees from the University of Minnesota and the University of California/Davis, including a PhD obtained under the guidance of John Eadie, long-time science guru for the Central Valley JV. Ken's reporting date is February 1 and he will be attending the NAWMP Committee meeting in Phoenix the following week. He will also be assisting the Grants Branch as needed with his former responsibilities during the transition to other personnel. I expect it will take several months for him to become familiar with the primary contacts, functions, needs, priorities, and proclivities of the JV Program.
16 Jan 2010: A strong El Nino is reaching its peak in the Eastern Pacific, heavy weather events expected: Hunker Down PRBO News.pdf
12 Jan 2010: May 9-30, 2010: International Seminar on Climate Change and Natural Resource Management
5 Jan 2010: Birds of the Bay Calendar Contest - The San Francisco Estuary Partnership is looking for 12 great photos of birds using the San Francisco Bay Estuary: shorebirds, waterbirds, raptors, songbirds—any species you see in and around the Bay or Delta’s waters and wetlands—for our 2011 calendar.: Calendar contest.pdf
5 Jan 2010: PARTNERS IN FLIGHT: TWO DECADES OF BIRD CONSERVATION - In 2010, Partners in Flight (PIF) will be celebrating 20 years of bird conservation activity. Launched in 1990, PIF arose in response to concerns over disturbing declines among Neotropical migrant landbirds - those which breed in North America and winter in Latin America and the Caribbean. PIF’s main message has been that the resources of public and private organizations in this hemisphere have to be combined, coordinated, and increased in order to conserve our shared bird population resource.: Partners in Flight - Two Decades of Bird Conservation.pdf
5 Jan 2010: FULL FUNDING FOR LWCF? The LWCF, a “conservation royalty account” from offshore oil and gas lease revenue going into the U.S. Treasury, has been critical in securing many locations designated as Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in the U.S. The LWCF is a funding vehicle that has been responsible for the creation and development of more than 40,000 national, state, and local parks, refuges, forests, and recreation areas in all fifty states, and 98% of all U.S. counties. Many birding hotspots have been preserved or enhanced through the LWCF.: IBA_News_LWCF.pdf
30 Dec 2009: Cullinan Ranch and Tomales Dunes Wetlands Receive FWS Coastal Grant Awards
22 Dec 2009: Feb 6-7, 2010: CRAM (CALIFORNIA RAPID ASSESSMENT METHOD) WORKSHOP
15 Dec 2009: Salt ponds could be clue to life on Mars
9 Dec 2009: Sea Level Could Rise from 0.75 to 1.9 Meters This Century
3 Dec 2009: White House Council on Environmental Quality Releases Revised Principles and Guidelines for Water Resources - 90 day comment period: 091203-ceq-revised-principles-guidelines-water-resources.pdf
1 Dec 2009: Restoring the Freshwater Marsh at Shollenberger Park : Fall 2009Newsletter.pdf
23 Nov 2009: Dec 10: Delta and California Water Forum in Oakland - Free : Delta Forum.pdf
18 Nov 2009: Nov 18-19: Free Forum on the Delta and the Future of California Water
4 Nov 2009: Article: Restoring San Francisco Bay (p. 40-41) in Fish & Wildlife News: News_Su09_web MN101609.pdf
3 Nov 2009: Save the Date - 319(h) Grant Solicitation Workshop November 9
21 Oct 2009: Commencement of 30-day Comment Period for Public Review Draft State of the State’s Wetlands Report: Public_Review_Draft_SOSW_Report_Cover_Memo.pdf, Public_Review_Draft_SOSW_Report.pdf
13 Oct 2009: Friends of San Pablo Bay NWR Photo Contest: SPBNWR photo contest.pdf
6 Oct 2009: BCDC hearing Nov. 5 on climate change amendments to the Bay Plan: PN10.01.09 BPA 1-08.doc [Compatibility Mode][1].pdf, Memo_Workshop[1].doc [Compatibility Mode][1].pdf
6 Oct 2009: State of the Birds Report Update September 2009 : State_of_the_Birds_Summary_September_2009.pdf
30 Sep 2009: Using Lasers to Map Bird Habitat: PRBO-Using Lasers to Map Bird Habitat.pdf
17 Sep 2009: NAWCA Small Grants Due October 29
15 Sep 2009: Sept 24: Digging Into the Bay Area - Workshop on Engaging Your Community in Coastal Restoration
14 Sep 2009: Fishermen, Local Governments, and Environmentalists Sue FERC for Wave Energy Planning : Motion for Comprehensive Plan.pdf
9 Sep 2009: Sept 22: Sears Point Restoration Project Public Draft Environmental Impact Report/Statement (EIR/EIS)
31 Aug 2009: Why Climate Change Makes River Restoration More Important than Ever
25 Aug 2009: NRCS is in the process of reviewing all 166 of their conservation practice standards to meet the requirements of the 2008 Farm Bill. The legislation requires the review of practice standards in effect on the date of enactment (June 18, 2008) to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable: 1) the completeness and relevance of standards to local agricultural, forestry and natural resources needs, including specialty crops, native and managed pollinators, bioenergy crop production, forestry, and other needs as determined by the Secretary; and 2) that the standards provide for the optimum balance between meeting site-specific conservation needs and minimizing the risks of design failure and associated costs of construction and installation. As part of the review process, NRCS is seeking public comment on how to improve the conservation practice standards to meet the statutory objectives of the review. An initial Federal Register notice requesting comment dated June 12 did not generate much of a response (I failed to catch this notice and forward to you at the time), so NRCS has extended the comment period to September 11 (notice of comment extension attached). The content of NRCS National Conservation Practice Standards can be found at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/Standards/nhcp.html Although the practice standards at the national level are very general, NRCS has a process to expedite revisions to standards resulting from this review that includes the following options: 1) revising the conservation practice at the national level; 2) revising the conservation practice at the State level; or 3) the State Conservationist can request a conservation practice variance. : Review of Conservation Practice Standards.pdf, conservation_practice_technical_assistance_federal_register_08.14.09.pdf
13 Aug 2009: Association of Bay Area Governments Bay Area Water Website
13 Aug 2009: Launching of South Bay audio tour on www.yourwetlands.org
3 Aug 2009: ALERT: CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ADAPTATION STRATEGY RELEASED - 45 DAY COMMENT PERIOD
3 Aug 2009: Double-crested Cormorants in Sharp Decline: Double-crested Cormorants in Sharp Decline.pdf
29 Jul 2009: DUCK NUMBERS UP OVERALL - Greatly Improved Habitat Conditions Increase Ducks for 2009 : BPOP May Ponds FINAL 7.2.09.pdf
20 Jul 2009: The John Muir Association, a nonprofit organization supporting the National Park Service’s John Muir National Historic Site, is requesting nominations for the John Muir Conservation Award. Awards are given in four different categories open to individuals, nonprofit organizations, public agencies and businesses. : Conservation_Award_Description_2009_FINAL.pdf
15 Jul 2009: House passes Joint Venture authorization bill
9 Jul 2009: San Francisco Estuary Institute Welcomes New Executive Director : SFEI_pressrelease_NewED_RHoenicke_7-7.pdf
7 Jul 2009: REQUEST FOR PRESENTER AUTHORED PUBLICATIONS: BreakPoint Books will be operating an on-site bookstore at the upcoming 3rd National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration in Los Angeles. As a service to presenters, we would like to give you the opportunity to offer for sale any books that you have authored, or books that you may refer to/recommend. Please complete the following author profile by 12 noon July 9, 2009: RequestforAuthoredPublications.pdf
7 Jul 2009: July 29: SAFEGUARDING WILDLIFE FROM CLIMATE CHANGE WEB CONFERENCE SERIES
18 Jun 2009: New Biologists for the Migratory Bird Program, R8: New Biologists for the Migratory Bird Program R8.pdf
17 Jun 2009: Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey today celebrated an agreement between the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to begin the transfer of the decommissioned Skaggs Island Naval Station to a nearby wildlife sanctuary. Woolsey and her staff have been actively engaged in negotiations over the site for years, and last fall passed legislation through the Congress to facilitate the transfer process. : 06-10 skaggs MOU.pdf
15 Jun 2009: The Santa Clara Valley Water District has released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Alviso Slough Restoration Project. A public hearing will be held on July 16 at 7:00 pm at the George Mayne Elementary School in Alviso. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 pm July 18 to: Santa Clara Valley Water District, Attn: Mr. Michael Coleman, Environmental Planner, 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118. Phone (408) 265-2607 ext. 3096. E-mail: MColeman@valleywater.org. Copies of the DEIR are available at the: Santa Clara Valley Water District offices as per above, at the Dr. Martin Luther King Library, 180 West San Carlos St., San Jose, and at the Alviso Public Library, 5050 North First Street, Alviso.
12 Jun 2009: Joint Ventures for Bird Habitat Conservation Act Unanimously Passes Natural Resources Committee
11 Jun 2009: President's new service initiative provides opportunity to get new volunteers for your program: Serve.gov Annoucement 20090611.pdf
10 Jun 2009: President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
9 Jun 2009: Grassland Resource Conservation District Awards Dr. Fritz Reid the J. Martin Winton Conservation Award: Winton Award.pdf
9 Jun 2009: June 22-26: California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) for Riverine and Depressional Wetlands
27 May 2009: Migratory Birds in the Middle East and Africa: Promoting Collaboration and Conservation across the Hemispheres : MidEastAfrica TourPRfinal052709.pdf
21 May 2009: May 29: Brian O'Neill Memorial Celebration at Crissy Field
19 May 2009: FROM PROJECT TO PARTNERSHIP. OAKLAND, CA – On May 15, 2009, the 22-year old San Francisco Estuary Project became the San Francisco Estuary Partnership. The new name “better reflects the collaborative approach the organization takes to protect, restore, and monitor the health of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary,” says Director Judy Kelly. “We have outgrown the reference to a short-term project after so many years.” : project to partnership pr.pdf
14 May 2009: Secretary Salazar Presents Giacomini Wetlands Restoration with Partners in Conservation Award: giacomini award press release.pdf
12 May 2009: Budget Letter released by DOF regarding Bond-Funded Projects
22 Apr 2009: Our Actions, Our Estuary: 9th Biennial State of the San Francisco Estuary Conference, Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2009
21 Apr 2009: The Department of Conservation (DOC) regrets to announce that there will be a delay in the projected mid-April release of the next Watershed Coordinator Grant Solicitation funded through Proposition 84. DOC has been informed that the State must complete and analyze the following items before approval can be given to release new bond funded grants: 1. Private bond sales, 2. May Budget Revise, 3. May special elections, 4. April tax receipts. We will send out updates when new information is received. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Watershed Program staff at 916/324-0850.
16 Apr 2009: California 2009 Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program Signup Announced - Applicants for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP), administered by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), may apply for the program for the 2009 fiscal year between now and June 15, 2009. Ranking and selection of parcels will take place immediately thereafter and funds will be obligated by July 15, 2009. NOTE: This information should be sent to any private landowner or land trust considering an easement. : FRPP 2009 News Release Signup Announcement.pdf
12 Apr 2009: BCDC (Bay Conservation and Development Commission) has launched an international design competition for ideas responding to sea level rise. The Rising Tides competition aims to solicit ideas that are applicable to San Francisco Bay and beyond. : RisingTides_LogoLock.jpg
24 Mar 2009: PRBO’s Ellie M. Cohen a National Honoree among “Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet”: Ellie Cohen NWHP Award Press Release 032309.pdf, COHEN Ellie bio 0309.pdf
23 Mar 2009: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR proposed maintenance activities for the 2009/2010 season. : 2009 Proposed Final.pdf
23 Mar 2009: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Division of Migratory Bird Management announces the availability of Birds of Conservation Concern 2008.: BCC2008m.pdf, BCC 2008 NOA.pdf
23 Mar 2009: Secretary Salazar Releases Study Showing Widespread Declines in Bird Populations, Highlights Role of Partnerships in Conservation. The report is available at www.stateofthebirds.org. : State of the Birds Final 090319.pdf, KeyMessagesState of the BirdsFINAL.pdf
3 Mar 2009: REPORT: Economic Values of the World’s Wetlands
3 Mar 2009: Eric Mruz is the new Manager of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
2 Mar 2009: DUCKS UNLIMITED PRAISES RECORD EXPANSION TO WETLANDS CONSERVATION PROGRAM: NAWCA increase in FY10 budget 2.26.09 FINAL.pdf
13 Feb 2009: NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REVISED TENTATIVE ORDER FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY REGION MUNICIPAL REGIONAL STORMWATER NPDES PERMIT: Revised MRP Public Notice 2-11-09.pdf, MRP Major Revisions Summary 2-11-09.pdf
9 Feb 2009: A new Your Wetlands podcast has just been published entitled Suspension of Work Order
28 Jan 2009: NRCS Publishes New Rules on Farm Bill Conservation Programs with 60-Day Comment Period
28 Jan 2009: Alameda County Watershed Forum is seeking proposals from qualified technical assistance providers offering organizational development services in a number of categories including: organizational and leadership development, funding development, financial management, program development, project management, establishing performance measures, marketing and communications: Proposal Request for Alameda County Watershed Forum.pdf
8 Jan 2009: Alameda County Watershed Forum Meeting Summary: December 2, 2008: AC WS Forum Meeting Summary 12-2-08.pdf
8 Jan 2009: Answers to FAQ's about the State of California "stop work" order on bond funded projects
8 Jan 2009: Jan 29-30, 2009: Climate Change Conference: Climate Change, Coastal Resources and Coastal Management
4 Jan 2009: Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program Call for Applications FY 2009: SWITZER_ENVIRONMENTAL_FELLOWSHIP_PROGRAM_CALL_FOR_APPLICATIONS_FY_2009.pdf
23 Dec 2008: We are pleased to announce the selection of Eric Mruz to become the new Refuge Manager of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The 30,000 acre refuge is the largest of the National Wildlife Refuges around San Francisco Bay. Eric brings to this position a wealth of experience managing the Alviso Unit of the Don Edwards Refuge. During his 4 plus years in that position Eric has developed professional relationships with a variety of partners both within and outside government that are essential for his new position. We are grateful to Eric for stepping up to this leadership role. He will officially start in his new role on January 4, 2009.
19 Dec 2008: USDA Secretary announces new Office of Ecosystem Services and Markets
11 Dec 2008: California’s western and Clark’s grebes are Under Pressure, Outdoor California, September - October 2008: Grebes_Outdoor CA_optimized.pdf
10 Dec 2008: See what Friends of the Petaluma River has been up to this year to protect our watershed in their Year End Report: Friends2008report.pdf
21 Nov 2008: Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Dutch Slough Tidal Marsh Restoration Project released, EIR now available
14 Nov 2008: Nov 15: Urban Creeks Council Planting Day at Rheem Creek
10 Nov 2008: Laguna Watershed Knowledgebase now online
4 Nov 2008: Alameda County Conservation Partnership Annual Report Published
3 Nov 2008: PG&E to receive John Muir Business Conservation Award
31 Oct 2008: UPDATE: Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Planning for the Cosco Busan Oil Spill: October 2008 : NRDA factsheet Oct 2008.pdf
14 Oct 2008: CANCELLED: Oct 15 Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee Meeting
10 Oct 2008: California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC) Network: TEACHING ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE [520 KB PDF]: Fall 2008 CREEC Connections.pdf
10 Oct 2008: South Bay Science Symposium 2008: Research Supporting Restoration of the South Bay
10 Oct 2008: Oct 7, 9:30 AM: Bahia Levee Breaching
3 Oct 2008: Governor signs important conservation bills: Bay Area Briefs October 2008.pdf
3 Oct 2008: GOVERNOR SIGNS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER BILL AB 2537: 10-1-08 Media Release.pdf
1 Oct 2008: Oct 25-26: CRAM Workshop - An Introduction to the California Rapid Assessment Method for wetland monitoring: CRAM workshop flyer reduced.pdf
1 Oct 2008: Raising Bair Island: BayNature-Bair9-08.pdf
28 Sep 2008: Oct 22 - Oct 24, 2008: 2008 CALFED Science Conference, Sacramento Convention Center
22 Sep 2008: State of the Estuary 2008: Conference Proceedings for the October 2007 State of the Estuary Conference [6.3 MB PDF]
22 Sep 2008: Web Site Showcases East Bay Low-Impact Development Protecting Watersheds: BGBannouncement2.pdf
19 Sep 2008: Sep 29, 2008: California Watchable Wildlife Inaugural Statewide Conference - Wildlife Tourism: It's Our Nature: Program_9-12-08.pdf
18 Sep 2008: Key Coastal and Biodiversity Notes from CA Climate Change Conference Sep 8-10, 2008. Notes by Abe Doherty, California Ocean Protection Council: CA Climate Change Conference 08 Abe SCC notes.pdf
3 Sep 2008: Oct 11 - 15, 2008: Restore America's Estuaries 4th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration: Restore America\'s Estuaries 2008.pdf
29 Aug 2008: Federal Duck Stamp News
29 Aug 2008: Water Board Meeting for waste water discharge for the South Bay Salt Pond Project
18 Aug 2008: The San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO) announces new Executive Director and new Science Programs Director
23 Jul 2008: PRBO Invited to Testify: House Subcommittee Hearing on Decline in Bird Populations: Going, Going, Gone? An Assessment of the Global Decline in Bird Populations: House Committee Hearing.pdf
23 Jul 2008: July 2008: Wingbeat - Monthly enewsletter of the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory
23 Jul 2008: SPAWNERS Newsletter August 2008: enewsletterjuly08.pdf
22 Jul 2008: NAWCA Update: The website for the NAWCA Small Grants is now updated with the new deadline of October 30, 2008
22 Jul 2008: The John Muir Association is looking for nominees for its John Muir Conservation Award: John Muir Conservation Award Executive Summary 2008.pdf, John Muir Conservation Award Nomination_Form 2008.pdf
22 Jul 2008: September 25: South Bay Science Symposium 2008: Research Supporting Restoration of the South Bay
22 Jul 2008: U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans Oversight Hearing: Going, Going, Gone? An Assessment of the Global Decline in Bird Populations Testimony July 10, 2008 by John A. Wiens : PRBO Wiens testimony FIN 071108 House Resources Comm.pdf
22 Jul 2008: NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY: DRAFT PROGRAMMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA WATER TRAIL PLAN [24 KB PDF]: WTNOA_2008.pdf
22 Jul 2008: San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail EXECUTIVE SUMMARY [120 KB PDF]: ESummary.pdf
22 Jul 2008: Project Succeeding To Relocate Caspian Terns - Science Daily, June 21, 2008
22 Jul 2008: Delta Waterfowl Press Release - From the Breeding Grounds: It's Dry...Real Dry...Bad Dry