Home for wayward plastic bottles
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Author Archives: Alison Hawkes
Alison Hawkes was a Bay Nature editor from 2011-2017. Before Bay Nature she worked in journalism for more than a decade as a former newspaper reporter turned radio producer turned web editor with each rendition bringing her closer to her dream of covering environmental issues. She co-founded Way Out West, a site dedicated to covering Bay Area environmental news.
Eastshore park renamed, Taylor Mountain and an edible schoolyard
"McLaughlin" added to Eastshore State Park in Berkeley to honor Save the Bay co-founder Sylvia McLaughlin
Following the money on GMO ballot measure
In California's GMO ballot measure, out-of-state agribusiness is outspending supporters by more than 8 to 1 to defeat measure.
Snatch! The vultures vs. the hawk
In a battle among feathered titans over a delectable carcass, ask yourself: Can you truly feel bad for vultures?
GMOs, Sonoma parks and beavers
The GMO labeling ballot measure, if passed, could reverberate throughout rest of the country, and more Monday nature news.
A refund, Lenai and a great white diet
The group now running Henry Coe State Park want their money back after the scandal over hidden funds in State Parks Department, and more news.
Stamps, plastic bag ban and a hatchery
In Monday's News Digest, San Francisco Bay saltponds are part of the "Earthscape" series on new U.S. postage stamps, and more.
Mussels, oysters and mosquitos
In your Wednesday Bay Nature News Digest, California Gov. Jerry Brown signs bills to stop the invasion of quagga mussels, and more.
Badgers Pop Up Around Mount Diablo
Head out to Mount Diablo and if you're lucky you may, just may, see a badger these days.
Chevron, desal plants and parklets
It's time for your Monday News Digest. EPA considers criminal charges against Chevron's Richmond refinery, and more.
