Sonoma county defends its oaks, Officials say CA can’t foot the bill for national parks
Californian officials have said the state cannot pay to reopen National Parks, and more Bay Area nature news.
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Pumpkins, Pies and Produce: Harvest Festivals in the Bay Area
As the fog lifts and clear days fill the week, it is a sure sign that fall in the Bay Area is upon us. And what better way to celebrate...
Photographer Steve Zamek Gets His Decisive Moment
Photographer Steve Zamek, waited at Lloyd Lake in Golden Gate Park for over three hours photographing birds. When he decided it was time to leave, this hooded merganser sprang into...
Connector trail moves hikers, bikers, horses off Highway 1; derelict pilings to be removed from Bay
Dias Ridge Connector trail to move hikers, bikers, horses off Highway 1, and more Bay Area nature news.
With the Government Shut Down, What Happens to Federally Funded Research?
National parks are not only recreational hubs, but they also serve as centers for scientific research and environmental monitoring programs. Since the federal government shutdown, researchers have been unable to...
Anchovies spark humpback feeding frenzy in Monterey Bay
Humpback whales often enter the Monterey Bay to feed in the summer months. But this year, huge anchovy runs have brought them in by the hundreds. Photographer Tory Kallman shares...
Diablo fire sparks cattle grazing debate, Crown Beach restoration underway
Aftermath of Mount Diablo fire sparks cattle grazing debate, and more Bay Area nature news.
Looking forward to the future of California’s state parks
The 2011 state budget crisis hit California's state parks hard. Two years later, the Parks Forward Initiative has been looking to ensure the park system's future and on Oct. 2nd,...
National parks shutdown, Golden Gate Conservancy receives $25 million donation
National park- goers locked out as federal government shuts down and more Bay Area nature news.
New project gives ‘snapshot’ of CA’s wild salmon populations
A new project from The Nature Conservancy looks into the state of California's wild salmon populations.
