Jan-Mar 2009
Taking the Heat
January 01, 2009 by Glen Martin
Though we may not be able to detect it on a day-to-day basis, climate change has come to the Bay …
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All in a Roe
January 01, 2009 by Glen Martin
This winter, as they have for decades, fishermen in the Bay’s last commercial fishery will launch their boats in search of spawning herring. These small fish come into the Bay from the ocean to lay their eggs. People aren’t the only ones on the hunt for herring; seals and seabirds depend on this bounty as well. But changing consumer tastes, rising costs, and unstable marine conditions have put the squeeze on the both the hunter and the hunted, and now the survival of this historic fishery is very much in question.
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Altamont Power Struggle
January 01, 2009 by Sue Rosenthal
Cost-effective and quick to install, wind turbines seem to be a leader in the race to develop clean, renewable energy …
Arachnophilia
January 01, 2009 by John Muir Laws
Take a closer look at a few of our quirkier local spiders.
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Coyote Valley Crossings
January 01, 2009 by Laura Hautala
Students help document how wildlife cross Coyote Valley, a critical link between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Diablo Range.
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Dem Bones, Dem Bones
January 01, 2009 by Mike Koslosky
What can you learn from a skull or other bone you might find along the trail? A few simple tips will help you figure out what those bones have to say.
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A Good Big Year
January 01, 2009 by Aleta George
December 31, 2008, marked the end of the 2008 Endangered Species Big Year in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area …
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Geography of Hope
January 01, 2009 by Aleta George
Family farmer David Mas Masumoto likes to start shaping his 3,000 peach and nectarine trees in the fall when the …
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Jenner Headlands Preserved
January 01, 2009 by Aleta George
I’m told that on a clear day you can see as far as Point Reyes and Mount Diablo from Jenner …
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Kayaks and Breeding Birds at Alcatraz
January 01, 2009 by Aleta George
The nearly vertical cliffs on the western side of Alcatraz Island serve as a nursery for several species of seabirds. …
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Planning for the Pond Turtle’s Protection
October 01, 2009 by Aleta George
Scientists are working on the first draft of a conservation strategy for California’s only native freshwater turtle, the western pond …
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Raptor Rapture
January 01, 2009 by Joe Eaton
The Marin Headlands is justifiably renowned as a great place to see raptors. But did you know that the world’s highest density of breeding golden eagles is found near Altamont Pass? Indeed, the East Bay is a prime location for observing and studying native raptors, from prairie falcons nesting on cliffs near Mount Diablo to bald eagles fishing in local reservoirs and Cooper’s hawks snatching prey out of the air above the streets of Berkeley.
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Letter from the Publisher
January 01, 2009 by David Loeb
Our planet is a dynamic place, always changing. That’s a given. Some 100 million years ago, most of the rocks …
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Oil Spill CSI
January 01, 2009 by Dan Rademacher
The 2007 oil spill in San Francisco Bay may be bad news for herring.
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Out of the Blue
January 01, 2009 by Carolyn J. Strange
This massive South Bay preserve, which is still being assembled, forms a critical link in the chain of protected landscapes in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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ACTerraGreen
January 01, 2009 by Laura Hautala
Making significant reductions in your household’s energy use becomes a lot easier when people around you are making changes too. …
Analy High School
January 01, 2009 by Laura Hautala
Math students at Analy High School in Sonoma County solved a real-life story problem when they came up with a …
Berkeley FIRST
January 01, 2009 by Laura Hautala
The high cost of installing solar panels is a major obstacle for Bay Area residents wanting to go solar to …
Climate Change Resources
January 01, 2009 by Sue Rosenthal
With increasing awareness and concern about climate change, the number of organizations and resources addressing this issue has increased dramatically over the past few years. The following resource list, then, is just the tip of the (melting) iceberg.
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Solar RichmondBUILD
January 01, 2009 by Sue Rosenthal
What do you get when you combine entrepreneurial spirit, construction and engineering expertise, and a commitment to the community and …
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Taking the Heat
January 01, 2008 by Glen Martin
Though we may not be able to detect it on a day-to-day basis, climate change has come to the Bay Area and is already leaving its mark on local ecosystems: rising tides in the Bay, increasingly severe wildfires, acidification of ocean waters. While it may be too late to avoid global warming’s early stages, there is a lot we can do to both understand and mitigate its impacts on our landscapes and watersheds. With the support of world-class research institutions and an active environmental movement, Bay Area scientists are taking the lead in this crucial effort.
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The Art of Flight
January 01, 2009 by Josiah Clark
Ryan Jones (1978-2008) was a local naturalist, artist, and educator. His work with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and National Parks Conservancy touched the lives of hundreds of people of all ages.
World’s Smartest Molds
January 01, 2009 by Michael Ellis
Watch out for these unusual creatures next time you’re walking in a wet forest.
