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Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, our communities surround the natural San Francisco Bay, the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, and thousands of acres of wetlands. It is a key region for environmental research, news and activism.

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A pending rare birth has Safari West steeped in birds, bees and ABC’s of rhino procreation

by Janis Mara, Bay City News March 30, 2023March 29, 2023
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Marin County offering grants to local groups working to connect communities with parks

by Staff, Bay City News Foundation March 28, 2023March 24, 2023
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Habitat conservancy seeks proposals for two-year, $30,000 research grant program

by Olivia Wynkoop, Bay City News Foundation March 23, 2023March 21, 2023
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High-water holdouts: Residents won’t give in as rising San Joaquin River tests their resolve

by Keith Burbank, Bay City News and Harika Maddala, Bay City News Foundation Supported by Bay City News Foundation March 22, 2023May 16, 2023
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Water over the dam: State ups releases from several reservoirs amid latest storm surge

by Kiley Russell, Bay City News March 18, 2023March 15, 2023
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Gone to the dogs: Presidio bans canines on hiking trails during coyote pupping season

by Victoria Franco, Bay City News March 17, 2023March 14, 2023
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Toppled tree deals crushing blow to historic Pleasanton church; 17 people escape injury

by Keith Burbank, Bay City News March 16, 2023March 15, 2023
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That was some wind! — Parts of the Bay Area saw gusts near 100 mph during latest storm

by Jeff Ballinger, Bay City News Foundation March 16, 2023March 15, 2023
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Clubhouse takes a bough: Famed Stern Grove structure heavily damaged from tree collapse

by Victoria Franco, Bay City News March 14, 2023March 13, 2023
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Pajaro River levee breach forces thousands from homes; more counties join disaster list

by Olivia Wynkoop, Bay City News Foundation Supported by Bay City News Foundation March 14, 2023March 13, 2023

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