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SF Bay in Goods Hands (Thousands of Them) Photo courtesy San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory

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SF Bay in Goods Hands (Thousands of Them)
Save the Bay, SFBBO Celebrate Anniversaries

by Aleta George

In December 2010, Kay Kerr died at 99 years old. Kerr, along with Sylvia McLaughlin and Esther Gulick, founded the Save San Francisco Bay Association. Now, Save the Bay is turning 50 and turning out as many volunteers as ever. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory marks 30 years of its critical work banding and studying birds.

From the Apr-Jun 2011 issue
 Published April 01, 2011
Length: moderately-short

Restoration at Redwood Park in Los Altos Photo by Ron Packard.

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Restoration at Redwood Park in Los Altos

by Aleta George

Redwood Grove Park near downtown Los Altos has the fingerprints (and footprints) of volunteers all over it. Palo Alto-based nonprofit Acterra is leading restoration at this 5.9-acre park.

From the Apr-Jun 2011 issue
 Published April 01, 2011
Length: moderately-short

In with the Oaks at Bouverie Preserve Photo by Jason Sweeney, Southern Sonoma County RCD.

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In with the Oaks at Bouverie Preserve

by Aleta George

When Caltrans had to make good for destroying some woodlands along a road, they wanted to plant a few trees at Bouverie Preserve in Glen Ellen. Preserve staff suggested a holistic restoration instead, and now high school students are pitching in.

From the Apr-Jun 2011 issue
 Published April 01, 2011
Length: moderately-short

The Laguna Gets Its Due Creative commons photo by John Gentry.

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The Laguna Gets Its Due

by Aleta George

On this year's World Wetlands Day 2011, Sonoma County's Laguna de Santa Rosa officially became a Wetland of International Importance according to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.

From the Apr-Jun 2011 issue
 Published April 01, 2011
Length: moderately-short

Making up for a Bigger Dam at Los Vaqueros Photo by Hugh Grew.

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Making up for a Bigger Dam at Los Vaqueros

by Aleta George

The Contra Costa Water District is enlarging Los Vaqueros Reservoir, inundating 340 acres of land that was supposed to be permanently protected. To make up for it, they’re going on a land-buying spree.

From the Apr-Jun 2011 issue
 Published April 01, 2011
Length: moderately-short

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