July 2nd, 2008
April through September is a very susceptible time for these small birds found on beaches and saline lakes. Our guest, Gary Page, co-director of the Wetland Ecology Division at PRBO Conservation Science, has a great admiration for these birds and you’ll find out why in this report.

(Photos courtesy of Ben Pless)
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June 11th, 2008
At the recent 10th annual conference of the Bay Area Open Space Council, Executive Director Bettina Ring reflected on the Council’s priorities and emerging issues.

Nature Within Reach [5:06m]:
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May 28th, 2008
Sonoma County’s Laguna de Santa Rosa offers provides a rich habitat for endangered species and is an ecological treasure. Dan Sherman, Executive Director of the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, was our guide on a recent visit to this watershed. Join the tour!

Laguna de Santa Rosa [13:49m]:
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May 19th, 2008
The San Francisco Bay is probably the most exciting place in the United States for wetland restoration according to Arthur Feinstein, chair of the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture. He says that there are great opportunities to restore what we’ve once destroyed.

San Francisco Bay Area Wetland Restoration Projects [5:59m]:
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