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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Want to know more? Check out our press release: abag.ca.gov/news/epa-gra...

@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

We were selected for funding by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement a Strip Marsh East project that will both benefit communities that rely on Highway 37 and restore and enhance approximately 1,500 acres of tidal wetland habitat. 📸 Audubon California

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Proposals are requested by Friday, September 11th. See more details on the WRMP's website: www.wrmp.org/rfp-remote-v....

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Request for Proposals: Regional Wetland Visitation Monitoring - Wetlands Regional Monitoring Program

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The Estuary Partnership is seeking a consultant for the Wetlands Regional Monitoring Program (WRMP) to assist with remote regional data collection to understand wetland visitation in the San Francisco Bay-Delta.

Pictures of water birds as they mill about and eat food found in the waters at their feet.

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Interested in seeing a local example of how we can protect our transportation infrastructure, address sea level rise, and restore natural habitat? 👇 Learn more about the Novato Creek Baylands Strategy 👇 blog.bayareametro.gov/posts/study-... 📸 Photo credit: Marin County Dept of Public Works

An aerial view of highway 37 flooding in 2019. Photo provided by Marin County Dept of Public Works.

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

📚 BayCAN just launched the Climate Resilience Library and Climate Librarian Program. These two new resources are designed to support organizations advancing climate adaptation and resilience across the Bay Area. 🛞Explore the Climate Resilience Library: baycanadapt.org/technical-as...

Bay Can Adapt photo of Coyote Hills Regional Park

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

This strategy provides a roadmap to reconnect these lands to the tides, reducing upstream flood risk while restoring natural habitat. Read it today: sfei.org/documents/no...

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

📢 New Resource just dropped! Today, over 4,000 acres of undeveloped, diked baylands along Novato Creek are disconnected from San Pablo Bay. Rising sea levels and increasingly intense storms threaten the aging flood protection system, causing repeated flooding of State Route 37 (SR 37).

Cover page for the newly released Novato Creek Baylands Strategy which shows an aerial view of the Baylands overlapping with the SR37 state highway and below it another picture of a more rural section of the Baylands where you can see a river with autumn brown tinted grass lining both sides of the water.

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Our team is incredibly proud of the work we have been a part of in Richmond, California! See what magic is possible when neighbors take the lead with the support of local scientists, researchers, and planners: urbantilth.org/news/green-s...

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Green Stormwater Infrastructure in the Iron Triangle - Urban Tilth

Since 2022, Urban Tilth has worked collaboratively with SF Estuary Institute, UC Berkeley, SF Estuary Partnership, the Hood Planning Group and an incredible team of community members to develop a comm...

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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 22/05/2026

International Day of Biological Diversity is a reminder: biodiversity isn't a buzzword—it's the foundation of life on Earth. The more we protect it, the more it protects us.

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Biodiversity 101: What you need to know about the variety of life on Earth

What is biodiversity? Why are we losing it? How's it connected to climate change? What can we do? Get the answers here.

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

A new article by the KneeDeep Times explores the dangers of vanishing Bay Area marshes and their important role in supporting transportation infrastructure and providing habitat for wildlife. Learn how this is driving collaborative and innovative solutions: www.kneedeeptimes.org/nature-based...

Pannes in Emeryville Crescent. Photo: Karl Nielsen

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

#SFClimateWeek is off and running! 🌿 Catch us today as we launch our first week of SF Climate Week events held at the Bay Area Metro Center. And don't forget to catch a series of fun & informative sessions exploring Climate Journeys at the Exploratorium: www.exploratorium.edu/visit/calend...

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After Dark: Climate Journeys | Exploratorium Museum Event

Learn about creative ways to navigate climate change, and don’t miss a preview of our new exhibits on local ecosystems.

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Join us for San Francisco Climate Week! We are happy to be part of a six-talk and walk series spotlighting how local and regional governments are actively working towards a more resilient Bay Area. To learn more, visit: blog.bayareametro.gov/posts/mtc-sf...

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MTC, SFEP, & BARC share their Climate Action Playbook for this year's SF Climate Week

Every April, San Francisco Climate Week brings together hundreds of organizations to host over 100 climate action and environment-focused events and learning sessions that draw thousands of attendees from across the region.

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Our team led a conversation about the unique design & function of the Palo Alto Horizontal Levee; STB led led participants in installation of 200 native plants at the shoreline; & Nuestra Casa and CSU Channel Islands taught attendees about regional microplastics monitoring efforts. Photos by STB.

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

This March, our team, with partners (Save the Bay, Nuestra Casa, and CSU Channel Islands), joined an American Association of Geographers (AAG) field trip to the Palo Alto horizontal levee hosted by the Water Resources Specialty Group.

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

ICYMI, March 22 was #WorldWaterDay! So, it would be remiss of us not to mention the important role that Estuaries play in improving water quality, such as slowing the flow of water across our watersheds and filtering out pollutants. What to learn more? Visit: www.ourestuary.org

A photo of the wetlands as it meets the ocean at China Camp. The blue sky is bright illuminating the tall grass that lines the shore.

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

🚮 Help stop waste from going into our waterways by volunteering at a local clean-up to pick up trash. 🥾Help others learn about the importance of the San Francisco Estuary. Bring them on field trips, share what you've learned, and remember to recreate responsibly!

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Here are some simple actions you can take in your community to protect estuaries: 🌿Protect your local Estuary by planting native plants. They require less maintenance and help to preserve the ecological balance.

The wetlands in autumn with a mix of green and brown long grass.

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

If you are interested in this dynamic role, you still have until 11:59 pm on Friday, February 27, to apply. Don’t miss your chance! More about the Job: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mtcc...

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

We are currently hiring for a Wetlands Regional Monitoring Program (WRMP) Data Analytics and Outreach Coordinator! Due to the volume of applications we have already received, we will close the application this Friday to allow our team to fully review each application.

A photo of the wetlands with a blue sky littered with big beautiful clouds. The words read: Join the team. We are hiring. Wetlands Regional Monitoring Program (WRMP) Data Analytics and Outreach Coordinator. Photo taken by Sasha Harris-Lovett.

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San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) @sfestuaryinstitute.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Is the San Francisco Estuary thriving or suffering? Our latest scorecard compresses 13 complex health indicators into a single, easy-to-read snapshot. Expand the images to see the good news and the red flags. #SanFranciscoEstuary #Estuary #SanFranciscoBay #Delta

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Did you know that these cute little chicks are among the 650 birds and amongst the 1000+ vertebrates that live in our state – many of them find refuge in estuaries? 🦪🐟🐦🦦🦀🦆#iHeartEstuaries Photos by: Karen McDowell

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

It’s Monday! You probably needed some cuteness in your life. We hope this photo lives rent free in your heads today (and every day!).

Several duckling chicks climb out of the water to walk onto the grassy shores

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

We, along with our partners at the @sfestuaryinstitute.bsky.social, are happy to announce that the new hub for Our Estuary is now available online! Join us on January 22, 2026, for a guided tour of the OurEstuary.org platform's new data tracking and visualization tools. Register now: bit.ly/49qVK5o

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

🦦Taking more steps forward to safeguard the Estuary for the future 💻 And more opportunities to support the next generation of incoming professionals What are your dreams and goals for 2026? Bonus points if they relate to the Estuary!

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Welcome to 2026! Here's a short list of what we are looking forward to in the year ahead: 🌊 More nature-based solutions 🌿 More protection and restoration of natural spaces 🫸🫷 More partnerships with the amazing people (like YOU) in our field

A bird flying through the air. Photo by Joey Kotfica.

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Take the Hayward Eden Area Shoreline Survey to share about your relationship to the shoreline and your thoughts on the nature-based solutions to protect both people and habitats. Fill out the survey today to help us plan for a resilient Hayward Eden Area Shoreline: bit.ly/haspasurvey

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Building a Resilient Shoreline: Protecting the Hayward Eden Area from Rising Seas

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Visit the PCA grants webpage on the MTC website for details of the Call for Proposals: mtc.ca.gov/funding/fund... ⏱️Applications are due Friday, Dec. 19, at 11:59 p.m.

Duck sitting in a body of water on a clear day.

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

📢 Reminder! Don’t miss your chance to apply. 📢 Priority Conservation Areas (PCA) Program Call for Proposals Open! ABAG and MTC, in partnership with the State Coastal Conservancy, are offering up to $8 million in grants ranging from $200,000 to $1 million in the latest cycle of PCA grants.

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Priority Conservation Area (PCA) Grants

Priority Conservation Area (PCA) grants support agencies, tribes and non-profits as they implement local projects that advance Bay Area conservation priorities.

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KneeDeep Times Magazine @kneedeeptimes.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

With communities from East Palo Alto to Stockton facing significant #flooding by 2050, the @sfestuary.bsky.social Estuary Youth Council is bringing together young people to learn about #sealevelrise and take action for their future. #Delta #Estuary 📷: Juan Pablo Pérez Burgos 🧵 1/3

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

On Saturday, our partners Greenbelt Alliance took community members on a king tides tour at the Hayward Eden Area shoreline to help visualize what their shoreline will look like in a future of elevated sea levels. www.sfestuary.org/hayward-eden... #kingtides

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

King Tides are the highest tides of the year and they are arriving December 4-5. Why does it matter? It’s a chance to see what sea-level rise might look like in the future, today. Learn more at: www.coastal.ca.gov/kingtides/ #kingtides

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Good news! Our partners at @savesfbay.bsky.social have announced a new date for their free webinar, 'Green Solutions for a Changing Planet'. Join on Tuesday, November 18, from 5–6 PM. Sign up here: give.savesfbay.org/event/climat...

People walking along a path at Eden Landing

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Save The Bay @savesfbay.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

We are making big strides toward Bay restoration! With construction underway on the Palo Alto Baylands Horizontal Levee this winter we will install 3,000 native plants to improve habitat along the marshland. Learn more about our Project by reading our latest Bay Story! buff.ly/kywrqEL

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

✨ By widespread consensus, here are this year’s State of the Estuary Conference's Photo Contest Winners! #SOEConf #PhotoContest 📸 🏅 1st Place - Rachel Cohen 🏅 2nd Place - Laura (Kai) Burrus 🏅 3rd Place (tie) - Xavier Fernandez 🏅 3rd Place (tie) - Robin Freeman

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Point Blue Conservation Science @pointblue.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

What can #birds tell us about the health of the #SanFranciscoBay? A lot, it turns out! We’re proud to see Point Blue’s SF Bay Program Leader, Julian Wood, featured in @kqedscience.bsky.social for his insights on the newly launched #SFBayStateOfTheBirds website! 🌎🧪Learn more: shorturl.at/DVYXZ

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Point Blue Conservation Science @pointblue.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

🦉🌎🧪 The new San Francisco Bay State of the Birds website shows baywide trends, regional insights, and species data all in one place. See how bird populations are doing and what that means for the Bay’s future. Visit sfbaystateofthebirds.org

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San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) @sfestuaryinstitute.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

“That’s really tremendous progress, especially compared to other areas of the country or other areas globally where we’re seeing #wetland loss." KQED joined our scientists in the field with the Wetlands Regional Monitoring Program, a partnership with @sfestuary.bsky.social.

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Every 2 years at the State of the Estuary Conference, we present the Jean Auer Environmental Award to an outstanding individual to honor their contribution toward the Estuary. Congratulations to David Lewis, our 2025 Jean Auer Award recipient! www.sfestuary.org/jean-auer-en...

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KneeDeep Times Magazine @kneedeeptimes.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

“Innovation is worth it on the shoreline. It takes partnership, it takes creativity, it takes dedication — but the eventual benefits are so much more lasting,” says Heidi Nutters, senior program manager with the San Francisco Estuary Partnership. @sfestuary.bsky.social 📷: Zoon Engineering 🧵 2/3

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San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) @sfestuaryinstitute.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Our Baylands Habitat Map Team is honored to receive the Outstanding Environmental Project Award from Friends of the San Francisco Estuary at the @sfestuary.bsky.social State of the Estuary conference! Learn more about this major advancement towards mapping the Bay's habitats: bit.ly/47uMYSZ

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

🧭Looking forward to the Conference? 😀So are we! 🤓 🎉Tomorrow is the day. 🌊We look forward to seeing you at the Scottish Rite Center. 🎫Preview the program here: www.sfestuary.org/soe2025program

People talking about research in the poster exhibit area.

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

👟 Walking Tour to Peralta Park Mitigation Site: Plants, Permits and People (October 29) Join tour leaders for an on-site look at more than a decade of restoration and management at this urban mitigation site near Lake Merritt. See full Conference program here: www.sfestuary.org/soe2025program/

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

🎨 From Sketch to Story: Stewarding Watersheds through Art (October 28) Using words, sketches, and simple data, attendees will create a 3-panel visual story about a local species or water source while learning creative techniques for community engagement.

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

🍎 Spotlight on Lunch Sessions 🍎 While you are refueling midday, do not miss these two dynamic lunch sessions designed to deepen dialogue and spark new connections during the Conference!

Ben leads some State of the Estuary Conference attendees on a Walking Tour.

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

🌊🌊🌊 Update: Online registration is now available until October 27, with on-site registration available on both October 28 and October 29!! It's not too late to join this dynamic regional event. Register here: www.sfestuary.org/registration/

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Online registration closes on Monday, October 20, 2025. Register today! 🌊🌊🌊 While you are at it, check out the concurrent session schedule for the State of the Estuary Conference! 👀🔗 🖥️ Learn more here: www.sfestuary.org/registration/

A full stadium of onlookers smile and look onstage at the 2024 State of the Estuary Conference.

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

🌊🌊🌊 Get your tickets today to join this dynamic regional Conference! Purchase tickets here: www.sfestuary.org/registration/

People smile and laugh while enjoying a plenary talk at the State of the Estuary Conference.

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@sfestuary.bsky.social @sfestuary.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

📣📣📣 Early Bird Extended! 📣📣📣 Early Bird registration for the State of the San Francisco Estuary Conference has been extended until October 1, 2025, offering you an additional week to register at Early Bird prices.

Panelist smile and talk at the 2024 State of the Estuary Conference.

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