Controlled burn at Redwood Regional Park
In summer 2012, we reported on the East Bay Regional Park District’s plan for a prescribed burn at Redwood Regional Park. The author of that feature, Wendy Tokuda, went out...
Category: Stewardship
The San Francisco Bay Area is bejeweled with hundreds of parks and open space preserves as well as a rich set of laws and policies meant to ensure the survival of vulnerable species and ecosystems. Real people made this happen through a dedicated call to stewardship.
Bay Area’s Top 10 nature gifts for the holidays
Hey, Bay Area nature lovers. Still on the hunt for a perfect holiday gift? Bay Nature has assembled a Top 10 list of local nature gifts.
Getting People Outside
In a previous era, Michael Closson might have been a pioneer outdoorsman in the Sierra Nevada. Now he’s simply an avid hiker – and a passionate advocate for the environment....
Bob Berner, Protecting Marin Farms for 28 Years
Bob Berner, the founding director of the Marin Agricultural Land Trust, is retiring at the end of 2012, but not before protecting fully half of West Marin's farmland.
Election roundup: Bay Area’s green ballot measures
Alright. Tuesday's the day, and after penning in their choice for president, Bay Area voters will get to decide how green they're going to go on a number of state...
Scouting For Preservation Opportunities
From a boy scout catching frogs to a leader in open space conservation, Sonoma Land Trust's Ralph Benson has been taking calculated risks -- and realizing considerable success.
Hetch Hetchy measure questions SF’s water system
On the eve of the 100-year anniversary, the decision to drain Hetch Hetchy Valley to build a reservoir for San Francisco is still actively debated, even as the city’s dependence...
Fight for Daly City Dunes
Remnant dunes in Daly City hint at the long-lost sands of San Francisco. And the folks at San Bruno Mountain Watch would like to keep it that way, despite proposals...
Wacky Jacky Still On the Water, Speaking Up for the Fish
Jacqueline Douglas has captaineered a fishing ship in the San Francisco Bay for 40 years, and is fighting to save salmon so they're still left to fish.
Amy Meyer: “All our gains are temporary”
An interview with the "Mother of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area."
