Exploring Nature in the San Francisco Bay Area
When ranchers leave the land, what version of nature takes over? The park and The Nature Conservancy have ambitious plans for restoration—but there are big challenges to manifesting the vision. Not least, how it will be paid for.
Last week, 90 of 155 Americorps fellows doing nature work across the Bay Area stopped work—leaving a hole that agencies, nonprofits, and universities can’t afford to fill. Aspiring young environmental professionals say they are struggling to figure out what’s next.
At a recent release, volunteers help a new batch of silvery blues adjust to city life.
After L.A. wildfires and Trump cuts, Prop 4’s $10 billion for climate adaptation will be even more important—and competitive. Here’s what you need to know.
A plan to redefine ‘harm’ could remove federal habitat protections from almost 100 Bay Area listed species. The proposal is now open for public comment until May 17.
On a clear, sunny Juneteenth at Palo Alto’s Baylands Nature Reserve in 2023, President Joe Biden celebrated billions of dollars for climate projects and hailed the work of one small local organization in particular. “Climate Resilient Communities,” he said, “gives
Independent, nonprofit environmental journalism connecting people with nature in the San Francisco Bay Area.
