San Francisco Estuary Institute and Aquatic Science Center
Board Meeting
October 2, 2026 - Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-person at 4911 Central Avenue, Richmond, CA
Lunch Provided at 12pm for in-person attendees
Remote participation via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ang-ytfm-qto
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Any issues, please contact Ernie Moran: [email protected]
AGENDA (Joint Business)
| 1 | Call to Order/Roll Call - Welcome Stefanie Woodward! | 10:00am Ann Hayden |
| 2 | Closed Session – Confidential Strategic Briefing | 10:10am Ann Hayden |
| 3 | Public Comment | 10:25am Ann Hayden |
| 4 |
Action: Consent Items Attachment #1 – June 26, 2026 SFEI-ASC Board Minutes Draft Desired Outcome: Approval of the June 26, 2026 board minutes and adoption of ASC 26-06 and SFEI |
10:26am Emily Corwin |
| 5 |
Executive Director’s Report Desired Outcome: Update Board on recent and future SFEI activities |
10:30am Emily Corwin |
| 6 |
Financial Report Desired Outcome: Review last quarter financials and federal indirect-rate impacts |
10:45am Jen Trudeau Emily Corwin |
| 7 |
Action: Board Committee Structures, FY27 Assignments & COI Compliance Attachment #5 – Board Committee Charters & FY27 Roster Alignment Matrix Desired Outcome: Review updated FY27 Committee Charters, baseline roster placements, and open volunteer opportunities for the Audit and Development Committees. Confirm 100% completion of annual Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosures. Board Review and Approval of FY27 Standing Committee rosters via one of two paths: • Option A: Approve baseline rosters and delegate authority to the Board Chair to populate open volunteer slots submitted by October 31. • Option B: Populate open volunteer slots live during the meeting and approve the finalized roster. |
11:00am Ann Hayden Emily Corwin |
| 8 |
Science Update: Novato Baylands Strategy Desired Outcome: Evaluate SFEI's landscape-scale restoration modeling for integrating upstream fl ood protection, State Route 37 infrastructure resilience, and tidal wetland habitat restoration in San Pablo Bay. |
11:00am Ann Hayden Emily Corwin |
| 9 |
Science Update: Wetlands Regional Monitoring Program (WRMP) Updates: Annual Report & LIDAR Release Desired Outcome: Provide input on data dissemination strategies to support decision-making and wetland restoration tracking. |
11:25am Aviva Rossi and Lisa Beers |
| 10 |
Science Update: 2026 Pulse of the Bay: Nutrients Edition Desired Outcome: Provide strategic guidance on communicating NMS science priorities, public outreach, and technical support for regional wastewater infrastructure investments driven by the 2024 Watershed Permit |
11:40am Ian Wren |
| Adjourn Joint Business Meeting and Call to Order the SFEI Meeting | 11:55am |
San Francisco Estuary Institute Business Meeting
| SFEI 1 | FY27 Q1 SFEI Program Plan Update Attachment #7 – FY27 Q1 SFEI Program Plan Update Desired Outcome: Approve the FY27 Q1 SFEI Program Plan Update |
11:56am Emily Corwin Shannon Bowley |
| Adjourn SFEI Meeting | 12:00pm |
Proposed Upcoming Board Meetings: Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
- January 29, 2027 - Donor Strategy Approval, Board Seat Renewals
- April 30, 2027 - Audit Approval
- June 25, 2027 - Budget Approval
- October 2027 - Annual ED Review, Annual Update of Conflict of Interest Forms
and Committee Assignments