A derelict fishing vessel has finally been removed from a Sonoma County beach, after nine years. Waiting to do the cleanup more than doubled the cost.
Tag: California State Parks
Conservation
How (and When) Can You Get Your Hands On California’s Climate Bond?
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.
Wildlife
The Coyotes Arrived. Now, They’re Changing Angel Island.
Deer and raccoons that once fearlessly roamed the island have become prey.
Fall Issue 2024
A Beautiful Line
Endria Richardson, once a climber, recalls communing with the sandstone cliffs of Salt Point State Park.
Fall Issue 2022
How Healthy Is the East Bay’s Habitat?
NatureCheck assesses East Bay habitat by looking at indicator species like ground squirrels, rainbow trout, hoary bats and golden eagles. You can help!
Fire
Rebuilding Big Basin
California’s first State Park burned in the 2020 CZU Lightning Fires. Now conservation groups want it to rebuild as the model of state parks for the future.
Perspective
Op-Ed: Save Tesla Park From a Stewardship Catastrophe
A group of scientists say Tesla Park should not be opened to off highway vehicles.
Nature News
Northern California State Beaches, But Not Others, Limiting Access for Holiday Weekend [Updated]
While county and national parks remain open, the state is restricting access at its Northern California beaches
Parks
Pandemic Park Closures Aren’t Fairly Felt. But There’s Not an Immediate Alternative
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
Winter Issue 2020
What Stewardship Looks Like in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Defining stewardship can be hard. Showing it is easy.
