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Ear to the Ground
by Aleta George
On November 2, voters will decide if California should do something it has never done before: provide dedicated funding for its state parks. Beyond curing the parks’ seemingly endless maintenance backlog, the new funding promises increased public access and educational programs.
From the Oct-Dec 2010 issue
Published October 01, 2010
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Ear to the Ground
by Aleta George
In San Ramon, a November ballot measure related to a proposed housing development in the Tassajara Valley threatens open space and San Ramon’s urban limit line. Meanwhile, voters in Petaluma and Santa Rosa will have a chance to strengthen their cities’ limits on urban sprawl.
From the Oct-Dec 2010 issue
Published October 01, 2010
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Ear to the Ground
by Aleta George
Nearly every year for a decade, scientists have detected harmful algae blooms in Monterey Bay. These threaten birds and marine mammals alike, and now researchers have funding to develop new methods of predicting the outbreaks.
From the Oct-Dec 2010 issue
Published October 01, 2010
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Ear to the Ground
by Aleta George
October 2010 is the second-annual Sharktoberfest--time to celebrate and learn about these critical predators of the Bay: sevengill cowsharks, leopard sharks, spiny dogfish, and more.
From the Oct-Dec 2010 issue
Published October 01, 2010
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Ear to the Ground
by Aleta George
Every year for more than a quarter century, the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory has presided over fall hawk watch in the Marin Headlands, when thousands of raptors migrate by, and thousands of people gather to watch. This year, road construction has the hawk watchers shifting slightly, but still out in force.
From the Oct-Dec 2010 issue
Published October 01, 2010
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Eight Miles at Point Reyes for a Warbler, with Bonus Damselflies and More
Amongst marshes, a salty past, A walk along the Hayward shoreline
Berkeleyans closer to selling backyard produce , Residents want local food sustainability