Saving the Palos Colorados Trail, Santa Clara to See Water Bottle Refill Stations
Thanks to the efforts of volunteers, Joaquin Miller Park's Palos Colorados trail has escaped permanent closure—and more Bay Area nature news.
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Ashy Storm-Petrel Denied Protection Under Endangered Species Act
After four years of consideration, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced earlier this month that the ashy storm-petrel has been denied protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Imagining the Future of Regional Open Space
After four decades of preserving open space in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD) is undertaking a vision planning process, that will guide its work for the next 15-20 years. What do you want for the future of open space?
Juvenile Coho Salmon in Walker Creek, First Glimpse of Condor Cam in Big Sur
Juvenile coho salmon have recently appeared in Walker Creek, and more Bay Area nature news.
Why Does the Pacific Leatherback Turtle Migrate to Californian Waters to Feed?
Ever wondered why the Pacific leatherback turtle migrates from Indonesian waters to the California coast to feed on jellyfish?
On the Hunt—Searching For Rare Plants in the Delta
The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is the lifeblood of the central valley. But this somewhat landscaped environment is also home to some of California's rare plant populations, and on a kayak trip down Sycamore Slough, a group of volunteers is on the hunt to find them.
Bay Area National Parks Reopen, Dredging River May Benefit Antioch Butterflies
Bay Area National Parks reopen, and more nature news...
After the Government Shutdown Ends, Bird Monitoring Resumes
As the government shutdown comes to an end, scientists working on federal land will be able to resume their research. But what impact does a 15 day hiatus have on long term monitoring and research?
Keeping Cigarette Butt Litter Out of the Bay
As cities and counties across the Bay tackle the problem of single-use plastic bags, cigarette butt litter continues to threaten the Bay's water quality and wildlife.
From Indonesia to California – Protecting Pacific Leatherback Turtles
Did you know the Pacific leatherback turtle is California's official marine reptile? Nesting in Indonesia then migrating to Californian waters to feast on jellyfish, this elusive species is a truly global traveler. But with threats both in the Pacific and on their nesting beaches, the leatherback turtle may not be around for that much longer.
