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History of Wetlands

History of Wetlands

It’s estimated that about 90% of historical wetlands in the San Francisco Bay Area have been lost. But there are opportunities to bring back or restore some of those wetlands.

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Invasive Cordgrass

Invasive Cordgrass

Spartina is a genus of grass species found throughout the world. Along the coast of North America you’ll find two native species, Atlantic Smooth Cordgrass and Pacific Cordgrass. In the 1970s, the non-native Atlantic Cordgrass was introduced into San Francisco Bay.

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Laguna De Santa Rosa

I recently embarked on an adventure exploring one of Northern California’s and indeed one of North America’s greatest natural resources. Sonoma County’s majestic Laguna De Santa Rosa was once written off as a polluted wasteland. Now, it’s being recognized as a rich habitat for endangered species and an ecological treasure.

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Long Term Impacts From Oil Spill

Long Term Impacts From Oil Spill

Last November, a devastating 58,000 gallons of oil spilled into San Francisco Bay after the Cosco Busan crashed into the Bay Bridge. Over a thousand seabirds were killed and many more were collected and treated by local response crews.

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Napa Sonoma Marshes

Napa Sonoma Marshes

Much of the wetland habitat around the San Francisco Bay has been lost. But one huge restoration effort is occurring in the North Bay. The Napa Sonoma Marshes encompass some 30,000 acres.

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Nature Within Reach

Nature Within Reach

On May 21st, we visited the 10th Annual Conference of the Bay Area Open Space Council, and spoke with the organization’s Executive Director, Bettina Ring, about the priorities and emerging issues of importance to the many organizations that make up the Council.

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