Protecting Critters During Construction
If you visit Muir Beach or live near the area, you’ll notice a lot of work going on between now and October 31st. It’s all part of the Redwood Creek Restoration Project.
Protecting San Francisco Bay
This is Your Wetlands, I’m Jerry Kay. My guest is California Secretary for Resources, Mike Chrisman.
Redwood Creek Construction Update
We’ve been reporting on the progress of the Redwood Creek restoration at Muir Beach, just down the road from the Muir Woods National Monument.
Restoring Our Creeks
Decades ago, a group of Berkley and Richmond area citizens founded the Urban Creeks Council in opposition to a channelization project by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Restoring Redwood Creek at Muir Beach
Just down the road from Muir Woods National Monument is another amazing jewel: Muir Beach. And that is the site of an exciting restoration project.
Restoring the Landscape
On this edition of Your Wetlands, we’re continuing our discussion about the changing landscape of the San Francisco Bay Area with Malk Holmes of the Bay Institute.
Restoring the Lungs of San Francisco Bay
Located on the southern end of San Francisco Bay, the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project is the largest tidal wetland restoration project on the West Coast of North America.
Restoring Urban Wetlands at Candlestick Point
Urban wetlands are just about everywhere. We sometimes just need to take a moment to notice them. They are the streams and creeks running through our neighborhoods and parks. They are the marshy areas where the Bay meets the land.
Rising Tides Competition
One of the consequences of climate change is the predicted rise in sea level. How are communities and infrastructure going to be impacted from a rise in sea level?
San Francisco Bay Area Wetland Restoration Projects
The San Francisco Bay Area is home to some of the greatest wetland restoration projects the country has ever seen. With thousands upon thousands of acres being transformed, we truly have something to celebrate this May during American Wetlands Month.
San Francisco Bay Joint Venture
Habitat Joint Ventures are groups of businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations who get together and determine key habitats that need to be preserved or restored.
San Francisco Bay Joint Venture 15 Year Anniversary
The San Francisco Bay Joint Venture is celebrating its 15th anniversary, and we’ve been looking back at its history of preserving, protecting, and restoring wetlands around the San Francisco Bay Area.
San Francisco Bay Oil Spill UPDATE
In this Your Wetlands report we provide an update regarding the 2007 San Francisco Bay oil spill.
San Francisco Bay State of the Birds Report 2011
In 2009, the first national State of the Birds Report was issued. The annual report gives us a sobering look at how our nation’s birds are faring and how we are doing as stewards.
Scale of Wetlands Restoration
Today we talk with Mark Holmes, Director of the Bay Institute’s Restoration Program.
Seasonal Wetlands: Hidden Treasures of Great Value
When we speak of wetlands, most often people conjure up images of tidal marshlands supporting a variety of shorebirds. But another important type of wetland is the vernal pool.
SediMatch a Flood Control 2.0 tool for Linking Available Sediment with Projects in Need of Sediment
Sediment is an incredibly valuable resource used in wetland restoration. But getting that sediment to the projects that need it can be a challenge.
Shorebird Migration Season
This is shorebird migration season here in the San Francisco Bay area. Shorebirds may spend a few days here or the entire winter.
South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project
It is estimated that about 85% of historical tidal wetlands around the San Francisco Bay have been lost. But that trend is being reversed.
South San Francisco Bay Birding
There are some fantastic sights to be seen in the South Bay, particularly along the San Mateo and Dumbarton bridges.
Spartina
Introduced species can have a horrific impact on native ecosystems. Today we talk about Spartina.
Spring Migration with Rich Stallcup Part 1
March through June is Spring Migration and we’re producing several reports which give you tips on great places to view birds.
More Featured Partners
Visiting the National Wildlife Refuge with Congressman Khanna’s Office
Headquartered in Fremont, CA, the Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is an oasis in a densely populated urban center – the San Francisco Bay. The NWR provides 30,000 acres of habitat for millions of migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway and endangered species, such as the California Clapper Rail and Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse,
Introducing our new JV Management Board Members
The SFBJV has undergone many transformations since August 2023, with a new Coordinator, Management Board Chair & Vice Chair, and 12 new Management Board members. The Management Board guides the work of the JV, ensuring that our partnership is achieving the 2022 Implementation Strategy goals. We are incredibly grateful for the support and leadership from
Beth Huning, San Francisco Bay Joint Venture Coordinator 2001 – 2018, Inducted into California Waterfowler’s Hall of Fame
It is with great joy that we celebrate Beth Huning’s induction into California Waterfowler’s Hall of Fame. The California Fish and Game Commission established the Waterfowler’s Hall of Fame in 1999 to recognize leaders for their significant contributions to protecting waterfowl and their habitats across California. The 2023 inductees also include Daniel P. Connelly, Joseph
DC Debrief: Migratory Bird Joint Venture Fly In 2024
The DC “Fly In” occurs at the beginning of each calendar year and is organized by the Association of Joint Venture Management Boards to advocate for funding and support of the Migratory Bird Joint Venture Program (MBJV), a tri-national program with 23 habitat and three species Joint Ventures. During the week of March 4th, 2024,
20 years later, a loving farewell to Sandra Scoggin
On June 7, 2023, the SFBJV community came together to celebrate, bid farewell, and thank Sandra Scoggin for her 20 years of service to the JV, and to acknowledge her nearly 30 years in wildlife conservation. Several partners highlighted Sandra’s accomplishments and leadership, speaking to her dedication, hard work, kind and inclusive leadership style, and
Jeff McCreary Honored with the Bruce Wolfe Spirit of Conservation Award!
On Friday, October 14th, the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture (SFBJV) awarded Jeff McCreary the Bruce Wolfe Spirit of Conservation Award. This award recognizes individuals and organizations who are significantly advancing wetland habitat conservation in the Bay Area. Jeff’s dedication to the mission of the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture (SFBJV) includes chairing both the