📢 Reminder! Don’t miss your chance to apply. 📢 Priority Conservation Areas (PCA) Program Call for Proposals Open! ABAG and MTC, in partnership with the State Coastal Conservancy, are offering up to $8 million in grants ranging from $200,000 to $1 million in the latest cycle of PCA grants.

With communities from East Palo Alto to Stockton facing significant #flooding by 2050, the @sfestuary.bsky.social Estuary Youth Council is bringing together young people to learn about #sealevelrise and take action for their future. #Delta #Estuary 📷: Juan Pablo Pérez Burgos 🧵 1/3

On Saturday, our partners Greenbelt Alliance took community members on a king tides tour at the Hayward Eden Area shoreline to help visualize what their shoreline will look like in a future of elevated sea levels. www.sfestuary.org/hayward-eden... #kingtides

King Tides are the highest tides of the year and they are arriving December 4-5. Why does it matter? It’s a chance to see what sea-level rise might look like in the future, today. Learn more at: www.coastal.ca.gov/kingtides/ #kingtides

Good news! Our partners at @savesfbay.bsky.social have announced a new date for their free webinar, 'Green Solutions for a Changing Planet'. Join on Tuesday, November 18, from 5–6 PM. Sign up here: give.savesfbay.org/event/climat...

We are making big strides toward Bay restoration! With construction underway on the Palo Alto Baylands Horizontal Levee this winter we will install 3,000 native plants to improve habitat along the marshland. Learn more about our Project by reading our latest Bay Story! buff.ly/kywrqEL

✨ By widespread consensus, here are this year’s State of the Estuary Conference's Photo Contest Winners! #SOEConf #PhotoContest 📸 🏅 1st Place - Rachel Cohen 🏅 2nd Place - Laura (Kai) Burrus 🏅 3rd Place (tie) - Xavier Fernandez 🏅 3rd Place (tie) - Robin Freeman

What can #birds tell us about the health of the #SanFranciscoBay? A lot, it turns out! We’re proud to see Point Blue’s SF Bay Program Leader, Julian Wood, featured in @kqedscience.bsky.social for his insights on the newly launched #SFBayStateOfTheBirds website! 🌎🧪Learn more: shorturl.at/DVYXZ

🦉🌎🧪 The new San Francisco Bay State of the Birds website shows baywide trends, regional insights, and species data all in one place. See how bird populations are doing and what that means for the Bay’s future. Visit sfbaystateofthebirds.org

“That’s really tremendous progress, especially compared to other areas of the country or other areas globally where we’re seeing #wetland loss." KQED joined our scientists in the field with the Wetlands Regional Monitoring Program, a partnership with @sfestuary.bsky.social.

Every 2 years at the State of the Estuary Conference, we present the Jean Auer Environmental Award to an outstanding individual to honor their contribution toward the Estuary. Congratulations to David Lewis, our 2025 Jean Auer Award recipient! www.sfestuary.org/jean-auer-en...

“Innovation is worth it on the shoreline. It takes partnership, it takes creativity, it takes dedication — but the eventual benefits are so much more lasting,” says Heidi Nutters, senior program manager with the San Francisco Estuary Partnership. @sfestuary.bsky.social 📷: Zoon Engineering 🧵 2/3

Our Baylands Habitat Map Team is honored to receive the Outstanding Environmental Project Award from Friends of the San Francisco Estuary at the @sfestuary.bsky.social State of the Estuary conference! Learn more about this major advancement towards mapping the Bay's habitats: bit.ly/47uMYSZ

🧭Looking forward to the Conference?  😀So are we! 🤓 🎉Tomorrow is the day.  🌊We look forward to seeing you at the Scottish Rite Center. 🎫Preview the program here: www.sfestuary.org/soe2025program

🍎 Spotlight on Lunch Sessions 🍎  While you are refueling midday, do not miss these two dynamic lunch sessions designed to deepen dialogue and spark new connections during the Conference!

🌊🌊🌊 Update: Online registration is now available until October 27, with on-site registration available on both October 28 and October 29!! It's not too late to join this dynamic regional event. Register here: www.sfestuary.org/registration/

Online registration closes on Monday, October 20, 2025. Register today! 🌊🌊🌊 While you are at it, check out the concurrent session schedule for the State of the Estuary Conference! 👀🔗 🖥️ Learn more here: www.sfestuary.org/registration/

📣📣📣 Early Bird Extended! 📣📣📣 Early Bird registration for the State of the San Francisco Estuary Conference has been extended until October 1, 2025, offering you an additional week to register at Early Bird prices.

As we continue to celebrate #NationalEstuariesWeek, please take a moment to enjoy this first-person account of what it’s like to be out in the field supporting the WRMP as shared by Sea Grant State Fellow Miranda Melen: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/2856... #WadeIn #EstuariesWeek

A new report from the Wetlands Regional Monitoring Program, co-managed with the San Francisco Estuary Institute, indicates that restored tidal wetlands in the Bay almost quadrupled from 2000 to 2020, bringing the total to 53,000 acres and growing.   Learn more: abag.ca.gov/news/bay-are...

The Trashure Hunt is just a few days away! This Saturday, September 20th, is California Coastal Cleanup Day. It's a perfect opportunity to step away from your computer and do something for your community. COASTALCLEANUPDAY.ORG (🧵)

🌊 Help Shape the Future of the Emeryville Crescent! We’re gathering input on how the Emeryville Crescent shoreline is used and valued. Share your stories, experiences, and ideas to help inform the Community Vision Plan. 📅 Survey closes in September

Mark your calendars! Registration for the 2025 State of the Estuary Conference is now open, and we are seeking volunteers! 🎉 🎉 🎉  As a Conference volunteer, you get:  ✅ A behind-the-scenes look at Conference   ✅ To help make this vital community event a success  ✅ And more!

Today’s passage of AB 697 marks a major advance for long-running efforts to start work on a suite of projects to enhance North Bay marshlands and wildlife habitats, reduce flooding, improve traffic flow along Highway 37, and introduce transit service between Vallejo and Novato.

Community involvement is fundamental to the success of nature-based solutions (NBS) for flood mitigation and shoreline restoration.

🏆 Last call for Award nominations for the State of the Estuary Conference🏆 Nominate a local hero, project, or environmental art project by August 31, 2025!

Registration is now OPEN for the State of the Estuary Conference! 🎉 🎉 🎉  🦜Early bird registration rates are available until September 24. Visit our website for conference program overview and registration information: www.sfestuary.org/registration/

Nature-based solutions harness the power of ecosystems, from forests and wetlands to coral reefs and soils, to support both people and the planet. They offer cost-effective ways to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. Learn more: unep.org/unep-and-nat...

Recognize exceptional leadership, visionary projects, and environmental dedication in the San Francisco region: www.sfestuary.org/awards/   🌊 Nominate an Outstanding Environmental Project   ✨ Nominate a project for a Creative Environmental Award  ⏰Deadline: August 23, 2025, at 11:59 PM PT

📢 Call for Nominations for the Jean Auer Award 📢   Highlight the achievements of a regional leader who has made a significant impact on the San Francisco Estuary. Submissions accepted until August 23, 2025. 🏆 Submit your nomination here: www.sfestuary.org/jean-auer-en...

Learn more about 40+ years of Coastal Cleanup Day: coastalcomm.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade...

📺 Tune in this Sunday, August 3, at 6:30pm on NBC Bay Area (KNTV) to learn more about the First Mile Horizontal Levee – a nature-based shoreline adaptation project happening right here in the Bay Area.  👀 Tune in to #OpenRoad with Doug McConnell!

🌿 On the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Restore the Delta is reimagining what true climate resilience looks like, starting with the restoration of Stockton's Mormon Slough. Watch to learn more about our Flood and Land Restoration Manager Artie Valencia's close work with The Greenlining Institute!

Our WRMP program supervises regular mapping to track wetland changes & inform management actions. Learn about our most recent findings in our WRMP Tidal Extent Report here: www.wrmp.org/tidal-marsh-... #WetlandsWednesday

📣 Stop by the Emeryville Crescent Visioning Community Day event on July 12 at Davenport Park! 🎨 Enjoy fun activities including an artist-led workshop! 🌊 Learn about the Crescent and local marine environments and help envision its future. Learn more here: www.ci.emeryville.ca.us/CivicAlerts....

📣 Last Call for Abstracts! 📣 Submit your abstract today and bring great ideas, research, and discussions to regional attention! 🗓️ Deadline for Abstract Submission: July 3, 2025 🖱️ Submit your 200–300 word abstract & contact details on our submission portals: catalyst.omnipress.com#event-home/s...

We were honored to participate in the first Accessible Futures Conference held by Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG).

A new UC Santa Cruz study found that horizontal "living levees" - gently sloped, planted barriers - can protect against rising seas and storm surge when added in front of existing levees. @ucscscience.bsky.social #naturebasedsolutions #sanmateo #sealevelrise Illustration: Punto Aparte 🧵 1/3

We had a great time at the Santa Clara Valley Sediment Beneficial Reuse Workshop in San Jose. It was a full house as we presented alongside our partners and delved into conversations centered on beneficial reuse priorities, opportunities, and challenges. @sfestuaryinstitute.bsky.social

CERF 2025 Registration is NOW OPEN! Join us November 9–13, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia for an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with fellow coastal and estuarine science professionals. #CERF2025 🔗 Secure your spot today at conference.cerf.science#CERF2025

The ocean nourishes us, regulates our climate, and produces at least 50% of the oxygen we breathe. A healthy ocean benefits everyone and helps achieve the #GlobalGoals. Discover actionable ideas to #SaveOurOcean: www.un.org/sustainabled... #UNOC3

In April, the City of San Jose held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate a significant step forward in the development of the city’s clean water & sustainability initiatives with the debut of its stormwater capture project. We are proud of the role our team played in making this project possible!

The Oro Loma horizontal levee project pilot team just dropped its report on lessons learned!  This short report provides valuable insights into the operations and maintenance of horizontal levees. Read it today: www.sfestuary.org

📢 We are accepting abstracts for the 2025 State of the Estuary Conference!      We invite the following types of abstracts:    🎙️ Oral Presentations   🎨 Poster Presentations   💡 Creative Session Presentations    And more!

Today, we celebrate Endangered Species Act Day—a milestone in wildlife conservation that has safeguarded countless species from extinction. Thank you to all who work towards continued stewardship and preservation of protected species and the green and blue spaces they need! #endangeredspeciesact

ICYMI      The Wetlands Regional Monitoring Program (WRMP) is generating a lot of regional excitement and was recently featured in three news articles. Check them out and learn more about the impactful work we are doing in partnership with our WRMP co-leads at the San Francisco Estuary Institute...

Join us for a webinar on 4/10 to learn about regional opportunities for NBS that reduce nutrient loads to the SF Bay! Hear from BACWA and @sfestuaryinstitute.bsky.social, followed by a panel discussion with practitioners and regulators. Register: bayareametro.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #cleanwater

⏰ Friends of the Estuary has extended their deadline to apply for board membership! The new deadline is Monday, April 14. The application is online, and you can serve a one-, two-, or three-year term. Stop by their website: www.friendsofsfestuary.org/open-board-search.html.

📢 Today is the DEADLINE 📢 If you have ideas about topics you would like to see at this year’s State of the Estuary Conference, take 5 minutes to fill out this survey: shorturl.at/xGbva ✍️✍️✍️

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Youth! 🌟 Join @sfestuaryfor the 2025 Estuary Youth Council! 🌊 What You'll Do: Learn, connect, create projects tackling real-life issues. 📅 Duration: June-Dec 2025 📍 HYBRID 📝 Applications open April 1. 🔗 bit.ly/EYC2025 #internship #environment #climatechange #bayarea