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California Senators Introduce Bill to Help Restore San Francisco Bay
– via a press release from the Washington DC office of Dianne Feinstein, United States Senator. U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer (both D-Calif.) today introduced the San Francisco Bay Restoration Act, which seeks to implement wetlands and habitat restoration projects to improve the water quality…
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Moving from a Cooperating Association to a Friends organization
The San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex and the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society (SFBWS) have a long-term partnership relationship dating back to 1987. Beginning with a bookstore and financial support for projects like remodeling the Fremont pump house into a classroom, SFBWS over the decades continued…
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Public comments requested on South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Study Environmental Impact Report
The South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Study would provide flood protection to Alviso and the San Jose water pollution control plant via 15-foot levees and gently sloping terrain, restore Bay wetlands on about 3,000 acres of former salt ponds, and create public trails. It is a partnership of the…
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Substance spill threatens seabirds in San Francisco Bay
Bufflehead coated with pale goo at the International Bird Rescue center in Fairfield, CA. Photo by Cheryl Reynolds. Photo courtesy International Bird Rescue. Dozens of seabirds were found covered in a…
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Seven Things You May Not Have Known About the Refuges in the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Lange’s Metalmark Butterfly was the subject of poachers in the early 1990s. Photo by Susan Euing. Photo…
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Environmental Education Internship
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Environmental Education volunteer internship is located at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center in Alviso, CA. The Environmental Education Center provides free programs to schools and the public, while teaching about the local wildlife, conservation, and how to help the environment….
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Scat collection in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Volunteers collecting scat in the Santa Cruz mountains. Photo courtesy conservationscats.com. Copyright Conservation Scats. The Conservation Scats program run by the University of California, Santa Cruz is looking for volunteers…
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Alviso Slough Cleanup
Sloughkeepers cleaning up Alviso Slough in their kayaks. Photo courtesy sloughkeepers.com. Copyright Sloughkeepers. Join your love of kayaking in the San Francisco Bay and a clean environment by participating with our partners…
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Spooky Slough! • October 25, 2014
Grab a flashlight and head to the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Alviso for this FREE Special Event celebrating our nocturnal neighbors! Crafts, costumes, live animals, and much more! Saturday, October 25, 2014 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Address: Environmental Education Center at 1751 Grand Blvd,…
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Science Day • October 18, 2014
Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week October 11-18 at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Discover what wildlife species lay on the refuge’s land, water, and air with experts, or discover them on your own. Join us for a day of exploration as we view creatures up close. Bird Banding Macroinvertebrate…
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Become a Supporter of the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society. Your membership will include a subscription to the Tide Rising newsletter and a 15% discount at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Nature Stores at the Visitor Center in Fremont, and the Environmental Education Center in Alviso.
Volunteering at the Refuge is a rewarding and valuable experience. Through a variety of public programs, visitors understand and appreciate the natural and cultural history of the Refuge.
Your support of our education, interpretation, and research activities is more important than ever. Any amount you’re willing to donate will be greatly appreciated! Donations may be fully tax-deductible.