Who’s Suffering, Who’s Not as Drought Stretches On
As drought stretches on in California, local plants and animals are falling back on their evolutionarily honed behaviors for outlasting the dry.
Science and Nature
Orcas Put on a Killer Show in Monterey Bay, Feds Unveil Bay Wetlands Restoration Plan
A pod of orcas have been staging an unbelievable show in the Monterey Bay and more Bay Area nature news.
In Dry Times, California Turns to Cloud Seeding
With the persistent drought that has gripped California for the past year, state water managers are increasingly turning to cloud seeding to extract as much water as they can.
Signs of the Season: Feathered Fall Migrants
As the days shorten and valley oak leaves fall, hundreds of birds are flocking to the Bay Area. Here's a sneak preview of some of the highlights.
Save Mount Diablo purchase Curry Canyon Ranch; USFWS study pesticide impact on CA’s rare frogs
Save Mount Diablo acquire Curry Canyon Ranch property and more Bay Area nature news...
New Report Shows Decline in Delta Fish Populations
A recent report from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife shows a decline in fish populations in the San-Joaquin Sacramento Delta.
Wasting Disease Devastates West Coast Starfish
Marine scientists are investigating a recent outbreak of 'sea star wasting syndrome' that has ravaged starfish populations along the West Coast.
Looking for Lichens in Knowland Park
Oakland's Knowland Park boasts unparalleled views of the San Leandro Bay, gnarled coast live oak trees and stands of rare, maritime chaparral. But within this large landscape, one of nature's...
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.
Dublin Land Exchange Raises Concern Over Burrowing Owls
The burrowing owl requires only a few basic ingredients to survive urban settings but biologists say those needs are threatened by a new land exchange.
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