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Save the Date: 5th Biennial CALFED Science ConferenceOctober 22-24 2008, at the Sacramento Convention Center.
New State Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan
SFEP worked with the State Coastal Conservancy, the California Department of Fish and Game, and other state and federal agencies to complete the State Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan. The plan was signed by the governor in January 2008.
Estuary Newsletter Cover Story: MOTH MESS
The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced last year it intended to eradicate the infestations of the light brown apple moth that several communities in coastal northern and central California had reported. That eradication plan included the aerial spraying of a pheromone that would disrupt the mating habits of the moth.
Golden Gate Bridge Adorns Vanity Plates
Californians interested in protecting Bay Area wildlife, open space and outdoor recreational opportunities soon might be able to wear their interests on their bumper.
Bad Fish
The fish in San Francisco Bay are riddled with chemicals. But a team of state scientists just revised the consumption guidance, and sport fishermen and families could end up eating more of it.
Valley Water Joins Bay Area Water Agencies to Launch Regional "Water Saving Hero" Water Conservation Campaign Amidst Statewide Drought
The Santa Clara Valley Water District today joined other Bay Area and statewide water agencies to launch an unprecedented regional public education campaign aimed at reminding residents and businesses to curb water use this summer and fall.
The San Francisco Estuary Project
For more than 20 years, the San Francisco Estuary Project and its partners have worked together to protect and restore the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary. A federal-state-local partnership, the San Francisco Estuary Project is one of 28 National Estuary Programs throughout the United States that were established under the Clean Water Act. Together with its partners, the Estuary Project developed a plan of action to protect and restore the Estuary called the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan; the plan was updated in 2007. More about the Estuary Project
Our Mission:
To restore water quality and manage the natural resources of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary while maintaining the region’s economic vitality.
Current Priorities:
- Sea Level Rise
Study and recommend actions to address impacts on wetlands and infrastructure from global warming - Freshwater inflow
Determine amount of freshwater needed in San Francisco Bay and Bay Area streams to support aquatic species - Land/Water Use
Guide regional agencies and local government in establishing water quality related land use and watershed goals and protection policies - Pollutant Minimization
Encourage manufacturers to take into account full environmental life cycle of their products - Streams/Wetlands Preservation
Provide fish and wildlife habitat and restore the natural landscape while reducing flood damage and improving water quality
The San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary…
- Is the largest estuary on the West Coast
- Is a vital resource for the state’s human and wildlife populations
- Encompasses roughly 1,600 square miles
- Drains over 40 percent of the state (60,000 square miles)
- Provides drinking water to 22 million Californians
- Irrigates 4.5 million acres of farmland
- Supports important economic activities including commercial and sport fishing, shipping, industry, agriculture, recreation and tourism