.jpg)
The Bay Institute of San Francisco
Works with public agencies and nonprofits to promote wetlands restoration around San Pablo Bay, including a partnership with Dept. of Fish & Game and Sonoma County Water Agency on the use of reclaimed water for the Napa-Sonoma Marsh project.
(415)506-0150
California Department of Fish and Game
Manages the Petaluma Marsh, Napa Sonoma State Wildlife Area, Napa Plant Site, and other wetlands throughout San Pablo Bay.
(707)944-5500
Coastal Conservancy
Provides funding and oversight for wetlands restoration projects all around San Pablo Bay, including Napa-Sonoma Marsh, Cullinan Ranch, Sears Point, Sonoma Baylands, Hamilton-Bel Marin Keys, Petaluma Marsh, and Bahia. Also manages Sonoma Baylands.
(510)286-1015
Ducks Unlimited
Works with a variety of property owners (including USFWS, DFG, Marin Audubon, and Sonoma Land Trust) to design, construct, and monitor wetlands restoration projects in the North Bay. Partnered with Save the Bay for native plant restoration efforts along Tolay Creek.
(916)852-2000
Friends of the Petaluma River
Celebrates and conserves the Petaluma River, its wetlands, and its wildlife by promoting stewardship through access opportunities, educational materials, and conservation programs.
(707)763-7756
www.friendsofthepetalumariver.org
Friends of the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Supports protection, restoration, and wildlife in the San Pablo Baylands and increasing public awareness and enjoyment of this habitat through education and direct experience.
friendsofspbnwr@coconutmoon.com
Madrone Audubon Society
The Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA), a committee of Madrone Audubon, is dedicated to the protection and stewardship of publicly accessible wetlands and wildlife habitats in the Petaluma River watershed.
Gerald Moore, Chair: glmemoore@comcast.net
Event
Bird walk at Rush Creek and Las Gallinas Pond
Thursday, September 27
8:30 a.m.
Meet at Rush Creek Preserve in Novato.
Tom McCuller, sisyphus@sonic.net (415)546-1812
Marin Audubon Society
Protects wetlands habitat through acquisition and restoration projects around San Pablo Bay, including Bahia and Petaluma Marsh properties. Also offers occasional public field trips and bird walks in the area.
Event
Field trip to Tubbs Island
Sunday, September 16
9 a.m.
Meet at Tolay Creek parking lot off Hwy 37.
PRBO Conservation Science
Works to conserve birds and their habitats through scientific research and outreach, to ensure that science guides habitat restoration and conservation activities. In the North Bay, PRBO has partnered in interdisciplinary efforts examining wetland restorations, including the Integrated Regional Wetland Monitoring Pilot Project, the BREACH project, and the Bahia restoration.
(707)781-2555
The San Francisco Bay Trail Project
Participates in habitat restoration and trail improvement projects to provide public access all around San Francisco Bay; there are currently 11 miles of Bay Trail along the Highway 37 corridor.
(510)464-7900
San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge (USFWS)
A unit of the San Francisco Bay NWR Complex, established as a sanctuary for migratory waterfowl and endangered wetlands species. The Refuge currently consists of 13,190 acres of open water, salt marsh, upland habitat, and agricultural lands along the northern shoreline of San Pablo Bay. (707)769-4200
Save the Bay
Sponsors outings and restoration work days in the North Bay, as part of its work to protect, restore and celebrate San Francisco Bay. It also partners with USFWS of the San Pablo Bay NWR native plant nursery at Sears Point.
(510)452-9261
Sonoma Land Trust
Owns the Sears Point property and conservation easements on other properties along Highway 37. The trust is responsible for planning and overseeing the Sears Point restoration project. Occasional public outings.
(707)526-6930
Wildlife Conservation Board
State funding agency of the Department of Fish and Game; has contributed funding for most San Pablo Bay wetlands projects, including Napa-Sonoma Marshes.
(916)445-8448
www.YourWetlands.org
A public outreach project of the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture, dedicated to informing Bay Area residents about the value of wetlands with a weekly podcast program, audio tours, and interpretive signage. Learn about local wetlands, wildlife, restoration projects, and the people doing the work with the free downloadable audio tour and podcast program at: www.yourwetlands.org/wetland_tours_podcasts.htm
RESOURCE
Highway 37 wetlands audio tour, to be played as you drive along the scenic route. Tells the story of the San Pablo Baylands: their history, the wildlife, and current restoration projects (18 minutes; free download).
.jpg)