Save The Bay Blog

A “crowning symbol” of the restoration of the Bay, work on 2,635-acre Bair Island is nearing completion. This is a great opportunity to appreciate the Redwood City residents who stopped Mobil Oil’s development of the marsh in the 1980s. Restored wetlands provide wildlife habitat and protect communities from sea level rise caused by climate change. [...]

As Americans grapple with the tons of trash we produce, local cities – from Milpitas to Ukiah – are taking strides to reduce plastic pollution. The Wall Street Journal 4/18/2012 Grappling With a Garbage Glut Each week, we push our trash to the curb, and it seemingly disappears. But where does it all go: the [...]

San Mateo County is seeking public comment on its countywide bag ban. And local “weed warriors” keep invasive species at bay. Plus, the surfing industry isn’t as green as you think. San Mateo Daily Journal 4/18/2012 County seeks input on bag ban plan San Mateo County and several like-minded cities considering regulations on plastic and [...]

As Silicon Valley looks for solutions to sea level rise, Google scales back its proposed bridge project over Stevens Creek in Mountain View. At Hunter’s Point, NASA scientists are developing a modern alchemy of turning wastewater into biofuel. And hands-on environmental education improves test scores at inner-city schools. Learn more about Save The Bay’s Restoration Education [...]

Restored wetlands provide wildlife habitat and protect communities from sea level rise caused by climate change. Listen below to the personal impact of sea level rise on the South Bay community of Alviso. Healthy tidal marshes also provide habitat for sensitive species including river otters, which are now returning to Bay Area creeks. And around [...]