Nov 28, 2016 | North Coast, Outreach and Education, Sonoma
You sometimes see the phrase “All drains lead to the ocean” painted on the pavement near drainage grates in city streets, but this saying also holds true for watersheds across California. The Russian River is no exception. The river’s headwaters are located near the...
Nov 21, 2016 | Humboldt, North Coast, Outreach and Education
This is Part Two of a special installment of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife series, Exploring California’s Marine Protected Areas. Part One of the installment investigated what makes this bit of estuary special and the protections that are in place to...
Nov 14, 2016 | Humboldt, North Coast, Outreach and Education
This is a special, two-part installment of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife series, Exploring California’s Marine Protected Areas. Part One investigates what makes this bit of estuary special and the protections in place to safeguard it, while Part...
Jul 21, 2016 | Del Norte, North Coast, Outreach and Education
As a surfer in northern California, I get to enjoy spectacular views of the California coastline. In between waves, there are times when I look around in awe at the scenery – geometric rock outcroppings, softened by endless treetops, further improved by chance...
May 12, 2016 | Humboldt, North Coast, Outreach and Education
On a misty morning in early September, I took a trip to California’s Lost Coast with Calla Allison, director of the MPA Collaborative Network. Our mission: photograph Sea Lion Gulch State Marine Reserve (SMR), one of the most isolated marine protected areas (MPAs) in...
Apr 26, 2016 | Central Coast, North Coast, Research and Monitoring, South Coast
Coordinated California Coastal BioBlitz set for June 2016 Dust off your rubber boots. Dig out your Chacos or Tevas. Grab a tide table and a friend. Get your cameras and smartphones ready! Over the week of June 4th-June 12th we need you to get out to the coast, search...