
Highway to the Flyway the Road to Restoration On San Pablo Bay
I’ve always enjoyed good storytellers and when it comes to wetland restoration here in the Bay Area, Bay Nature is one publication that stands out as a source for a great story.

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.

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.

Jobs in Wetland Restoration
Personally, I’ve always thought that restoring the Earth is not only a good idea for the environment, but also for people, and our economy.

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.

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.

Lower Novato Creek Redesign Project
There are extraordinary restoration projects being designed all around San Francisco Bay. One of them is in the North Bay and it’s called the Lower Novato Creek Redesign Project.

May is American Wetlands Month
May is American Wetlands Month. It’s a time for us to reflect on what makes these natural resources valuable to us all.

Measuring Conservation in an Evolving Landscape
How do you measure the quality and effectiveness of environmental restoration?

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.

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.

Nature Within Reach License Plate
You can share your passion for environmental conservation and get creative with your gift giving this holiday season by purchasing a Nature Within Reach License Plate for your friends and family.