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Some Closed Bay Area Parks to Reopen
April 29, 2020 •
As part of a regional easing of shelter-in-place restrictions, parks will start to reopen in Sonoma and San Mateo County after a month of full closure. Sonoma, which fully closed all of its parks on March 23, will maintain its … Read more
Parks and Health Officers Say Stay Home [Updated]
April 16, 2020 •
Editor’s Note: We’ll update this story as park conditions change. April 16 at 2:45 p.m.We strongly encourage anyone heading to a park to investigate and closely read up on the current restrictions as they apply to the specific park of … Read more
Pandemic Park Closures Aren’t Fairly Felt. But There’s Not an Immediate Alternative
March 31, 2020 •
During the statewide COVID-19 shelter-in place-order, tens of thousands of Bay Area residents have sought refuge in the region’s parks—on bike paths, trails and beaches. But that desire has, according to local officials, run afoul of public health. Last week, … Read more
Biodiversity and the Spread of Disease
March 24, 2020 •
Throughout history ecology has often driven infectious disease.
Park Closures and Openings
March 17, 2020 •
Some ideas for places to visit where you can keep a social distance.
Why California is Banning Chlorpyrifos, a Widely Used Pesticide: 5 Questions Answered
January 23, 2020 •
California, the top U.S. food-producing state, is ending use of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide associated with neurodevelopmental problems and impaired brain function in children.
Why We Need to Treat Wildfire as a Public Health Issue in California
October 29, 2019 •
Fires are spreading into communities and increasingly affecting large numbers of Californians, sometimes repeatedly.
What We Can Learn about the Coast from Sick Sea Otters
October 23, 2019 •
What’s keeping sea otters from expanding their population? Cat poop, perhaps.
East Bay Regional Park District Bans Glyphosate
September 16, 2019 •
This past July, the East Bay Regional Park District announced a ban on the controversial herbicide glyphosate, also known by the brand name Roundup. The prohibition was effective immediately in picnic areas. The district said it would discontinue use of … Read more