THE BULLETIN timely news from the SFBJV July 1, 2015 South Bay Salt Pond (SBSP) Project is developing plans for its second phase of restoration and public access projects. The SBSP project has been busy developing plans for Phase 2 of the largest tidal wetland restoration project on […]
Continue ReadingJune 2015 Newsletter Volume 33 Upcoming Events and Meetings More events, including volunteer restoration opportunities, are listed on the Events and Meetings section of the project web site. Meetings Joint Stakeholder Forum & Working Groups Meeting Tuesday, August 4 Walking Tour: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Ponds R5/S5, Menlo Park (tour details to come!) Meeting: 3:00-5:00 […]
Continue ReadingTHE BULLETIN timely news from the SFBJV June 10, 2015 Wildlife Conservation Board PROP 1 Guidelines Now Available The Wildlife Conservation Board has posted the final Proposition One Guidelines for the California Stream Flow Enhancement Program available for comments through June 23. The final Guidelines and a draft of […]
Continue ReadingTHE BULLETIN timely news from the SFBJV MAY 4, 2015 Saving Tidal Marshes in SF Bay – U.S. Climate Resistance Toolkit What happens when sea level rise, wetland restoration, responsible land stewardship and creative partnerships come together? Innovative strategies, decision making informed by reliable science and more promise […]
Continue ReadingThe deadline to submit public comments on the South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Study draft feasibility study and environmental impact statement/report has been extended to 5 PM on February 23, 2015. The draft document is available here. Comments on the draft document are welcomed. They can be submitted by e-mail to: shorelineenvironment@usace.army.mil Or by mail […]
Continue ReadingAttend the Alviso Shoreline Study Meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, to learn about and provide comments on the Draft Feasibility Study and Draft Environmental Document of the Alviso-area South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Study project. The project would provide flood protection from coastal flooding via levees, restore Bay wetlands on about 3,000 acres of former […]
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press: California releasing new figures on water saving The Associated Press: Rain Brings Hopes, Fears to Drought-Dry California The Associated Press: State water officials optimistic for 2015 SF Gate: State Water Project expects scant deliveries next year Capital Public Radio News: DWR Issues Water-Delivery Forecast Casper Star-Tribune: Water in the West: The future of irrigation and fisheries Santa Rosa […]
Continue ReadingIn October, I was honored to be selected to lead the San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI). The Institute brings a solid, twenty-year track record of delivering quality science to inform and improve decisions by our leaders on complex environmental issues. SFEI’s scientists and technologists are impressive both individually and collectively. Their programs and products address today’s […]
Continue ReadingThe Port of Redwood City is seeking public input on environmental analysis it is launching on a plan to dredge deeper channels, and transport the soils to several possible sites, including South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project ponds. You can provide your thoughts on the scope and content of the Port’s environmental impact report by […]
Continue ReadingExciting News at WRA for 2015+ We are excited to share some big news with you. Beginning January 1, 2015, Tim DeGraff will be Chief Executive Officer of WRA. After spending 16 years on the front lines of wetlands science and mitigation banking, Tim will lead WRA into the next chapter of its 33-year story. […]
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