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Jul-Sep 2003

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Saved by Grit and Grace Photo by Brenda Tharp.

Saved by Grit and Grace
Wild Legacy of the Marin Headlands

by John Hart

Of course the Marin Headlands--a favorite destination for hikers, bicyclers, birdwatchers, wildflower enthusiasts, and beachgoers--is protected open space. What else could it be? Would you believe...a city of 30,000? It almost was. But thanks to some determined citizens and a little bit of luck, one half of the Golden Gate will remain wild forever.

From the Jul-Sep 2003 issue
Published July 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

Reservoirs Photo by Jeff Caton.

Reservoirs
What's a Lake Like You Doing in a Place Like This?

by Gordy Slack

Lakes aren't a natural feature of the coast range landscape. But since cities need places to store drinking water, we drowned some valleys for reservoirs. While precious creek habitat was lost, these man-made lakes now draw bald eagles and other wildlife, as well as thousands of human visitors for swimming, fishing, boating and other summer pastimes.

From the Jul-Sep 2003 issue
Published July 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

Eye to Eye with Otters Photo by Paul Zaretsky.

Eye to Eye with Otters
Elkhorn Slough by Kayak

by Lisa Zaretsky

Dubbed the cosmic center of the universe by locals, Elkhorn Slough is one of the richest wetlands along the California coast, a magnet for wildlife and humans alike. And the best way to see it all is in a kayak.

From the Jul-Sep 2003 issue
Published July 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

Letter from the Publisher

by David Loeb

From the Jul-Sep 2003 issue
Published July 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

Interview with Marty Rosen Photo by Nancy Kittle.

Interview with Marty Rosen
If You’re Engaged, You’re Alive

by Christina Russo

From the Jul-Sep 2003 issue
Published July 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

Do mockingbirds have their own specific song or are they mimicking other birds’ songs?

by Daniel Edelstein

From the Jul-Sep 2003 issue
Published July 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

Why is autumn a good time to see raptors in the Bay Area? Where is best?

by Allen Fish

From the Jul-Sep 2003 issue
Published July 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

Ear to the Ground
News from the conservation community and the natural world

by Leah Messinger

Southern resident killer whales, three new books, cage-diving for sharks, Treasure Island, and more...

From the Jul-Sep 2003 issue

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