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No Normal for Coastal Waters Photo by Sara Acosta, PRBO Conservation Science.

No Normal for Coastal Waters

by Aleta George

Nesting failures for cormorants on the Farallones and Alcatraz are just the most obvious expression of unprecedented, and confusing, conditions faced by wildlife in the waters off our shores.

From the Oct-Dec 2009 issue
Published October 01, 2009
Length: moderately-short

Closing the Loop at Carquinez Photo by Elizabeth Byers.

Closing the Loop at Carquinez

by Aleta George

From the top of Dillon Point in Benicia State Recreation Area, you can trace the route of the Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail, a 50-mile route that will, when finished, ring the strait.

From the Oct-Dec 2009 issue
Published October 01, 2009
Length: moderately-short

Local Artists Paint for Diablo Photo by Aleta George.

Local Artists Paint for Diablo

by Aleta George

The BayWood artists’ October 2009 show will feature new works of Mount Diablo, and proceeds benefit Save Mount Diablo, which is working to raise funds for a critical new purchase by March 3, 2010.

From the Oct-Dec 2009 issue
Published October 01, 2009
Length: moderately-short

Land Trusts Face Bondless Future Photo by Jake Ruygt, courtesy Land Trust of Napa County.

Land Trusts Face Bondless Future

by Aleta George

State budget problems mean that local land trusts are holding onto land they planned to hand over to the state, and facing tough times in the absence of bond funding.

From the Oct-Dec 2009 issue
Published October 01, 2009
Length: moderately-short