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Thu, May 23 2013
SWAMP Report on Contaminants in Fish from California Rivers and Streams
The State Water Resources Control Board's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) has published findings from a statewide survey of contaminants in sport fish in California rivers and streams.
Wed, Mar 27 2013
"Shaping San Francisco" hosting presentation on historical ecology
Ruth Askevold and Robin Grossinger from the San Francisco Estuary Institute will present their amazing historical maps and discuss their groundbreaking work in "forensic ecology," which is contributing to restoration efforts and galvanizing public attitudes around the Bay.
Sat, Feb 9 2013
SFEI Scientist honored at Berkeley Public Library Foundation's Authors Dinner
Robin Grossinger, author of the Napa Historical Ecology Atlas, will honored at the 11th annual Berkeley Public Library Foundation's Authors Dinner
Wed, Jan 2 2013
The Santa Clara Valley Water District's Watching Our Watersheds (WOW) project has adapted Historical Ecology data into Google Earth (KMZ) format.
Wed, Dec 5 2012
RMP Scientists Contribute to Bay Article as Part of a Synthesis on Mercury in Marine Ecosystems
In a partnership with the Coastal and Marine Mercury Ecosystem Research Collaborative (C-MERC), RMP scientists have contributed to a manuscript focusing on the most promising avenues for reducing methylmercury con
Thu, Nov 15 2012
Historical Ecology Presentation at the Delta Stewardship Council
Video of the presentation, introduction, and Q&A are posted here:
http://dsc.videossc.com/archives/111512/
(agenda item 6, index 1-11)
Thu, Nov 1 2012
Return of the Alma
Fri, Oct 26 2012
2012 RMP Insert in SFEP's Estuary News: Flame Retardants in San Francisco Bay
This annual RMP contribution will be distributed as an insert in the October issue of Estuary News, published by the San Francisco Estuary Partnership. This edition summarizes information on flame retardant concentrations and trends in San Francisco Bay
Wed, Oct 17 2012
2012 Regional Monitoring Program Update
The Regional Monitoring Program for Water Quality in the San Francisco Estuary (RMP) is an innovative collaboration of the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, the regulated discharger community, and the San Francisco Estuary Institute.
Tue, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 18 2012
SFEI-ASC Shines at Bay-Delta Science Conferences
SFEI-ASC Scientists gave 5 presentations and displayed 3 posters at the 7th Biennial Bay-Delta Science Conference
Sun, Oct 7 2012
NPR Story on Delta Historical Ecology featured nationally on Weekend Edition
October 7, 2012 from KQED
Sun, Sep 30 2012
Delta Historical Ecology Study Released
Press for the Delta Historical Ecology Study
For more information see the Delta Historical Ecology project web page
Wed, Sep 26 2012
UC Davis' California WaterBlog: "Knowing the Delta’s past offers new ideas forward"
Teetering atop a haystack to get his bearings, Sacramento County Surveyor Edwin Sherman observed “dense tules and willows” lining the sloughs that wove through “large tule plains and some grass.” The haystack also afforded him a dry bed at night when high tides inundated the surrounding wetlands
Fri, Sep 14 2012
A new study released this week by the San Francisco Estuary Institute and the California Department of Fish and Game aims to turn back the clock and learn how the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta used to work - over 150 years ago.
Thu, Sep 13 2012
Announcing the release of the Delta Historical Ecology report
San Francisco Estuary Institute-Aquatic Science Center
California Department of Fish and Game
September 13, 2012
Thu, Sep 13 2012
The California Department of Fish and Game has released a landmark historical ecology report on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, looking at how it "has been transformed over 150 years from the largest system of wetlands on the West Coast of the United States into an expanse of farms, levees and
Fri, Aug 31 2012
The "Review of the Alameda Creek Habitat Conservation Plan Modeling Strategy" by an independent science review panel highlighted the value of historical ecology (excerpt below).
Fri, Aug 10 2012
"Napa Valley oaks and urban forest"
Did you know that most of Napa Valley was, for millennia, a managed oak woodland?
Thu, Aug 2 2012
New Advisory for the San Francisco Bay gives Fishermen and their Families more Choice
Date: 8/2/2012
Fri, Jul 13 2012
"The River Through Time: Historical Ecology of the Napa Valley" - Napa Atlas in Bay Nature Magazine
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Mon, Jun 18 2012
Release of Healthy Streams Portal
Streams and rivers perform numerous functions and provide important services to society. They are the source of much of the water supply for California’s cities, farms, and industries.
Tue, Jun 12 2012
Delta history website - Collaboration with Stanford & KQED
The fate of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is a notorious issue in California. As both the source of half of California's water and a sensitive, threatened ecosystem, it's been a bone of contention between environmentalists and industry for decades.
Thu, May 24 2012
SWAMP Report on Contaminants in Fish from the California Coast
The State Water Resources Control Board's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) has released findings from California’s largest-ever statewide survey of contaminants in sport fish from coastal loc
Thu, May 24 2012
@The Theatre in Napa - Napa Valley Historical Ecology Atlas Celebration and Book Signing
The San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) is pleased to announce the publication of the Napa Valley Historical Ecology Atlas and a community event celebrating the history, ecology, and future of the Napa Valley.
Tue, May 22 2012
Chicago Tribune investigative series on flame retardants interviews Susan Klosterhaus
‘Playing with Fire’, a four-part series on the controversial use of flame retardant chemicals in furniture, was published in May 2012 in the Chicago Tribune.
Fri, May 11 2012
KQED QUEST Highlights Delta Historical Ecology Study
As detective stories go, this sunny, spring day in the Delta isn't a typical backdrop. In the distance, tractors move slowly through dry fields of row crops.
Sat, Apr 21 2012
"Today’s Vineyards, Yesterday’s Tall Oaks" - Napa Historical Ecology Atlas in the New York Times
On a recent sunny day in the Napa Valley, Robin Grossinger cupped his hands around his eyes and surveyed the landscape. He said the scene gave him “a feeling of grandeur.”
Fri, Mar 30 2012
Bringing Back the Napa Valley shade: Leah Garchik on the Napa Historical Ecology Atlas
On lands where mighty oaks once grew, mighty oaks may grow again.
Mon, Mar 19 2012
2010 RMP Annual Monitoring Results
The Regional Monitoring Program for Water Quality in the San Francisco Estuary (RMP) is the primary source for long-term contaminant monitoring information for the Estuary.