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The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) cooperating association, authorized by Congress to support the education, interpretation, and research activities of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The primary mission of the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is to promote public awareness and appreciation of the San Francisco Bay and its natural history, and to conserve and preserve the remaining bay lands as essential wildlife habitat.

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Become a Supporter of the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society. Your dues will include a subscription to Tideline and a 15% discount at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Bookstore.

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Volunteer at the Refuge and gain valuable, rewarding experience. Through nature walks, talks and slide programs, help visitors understand and appreciate the natural and cultural history of the Refuge.

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Your support of our education, interpretation, and research activities is more important than ever. Any amount you’re willing to donate will be greatly appreciated! Donations may be fully tax-deductible.

Tideline

Tideline is a quarterly newsletter published by the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, with funding from San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society.
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19 May 2013

Notices for Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge

Detour to the Environmental Education Center in Alviso: Sections of Zanker Rd and Los Esteros Rd will be closed due to the installation of underground utilities. Exit at North 1st St from Hwy 237, right on Nortech, and left onto Disk Dr, and right onto Grand Blvd.

The Environmental Education Center in Alviso will be closed for the summer beginning June 3 for building renovations. Trails remain open during daylight hours and weekend programs will continue. Check the web site for updates.

Mallard Slough Trail near the Environmental Education Center in Alviso is now open. Trek the new alignment of the trail.

A small trail section of Bair Island is now open to the public! After several years, this restoration project is nearing completion. Access to the trail is available through the new pedestrian bridge by the parking lot on Bair Island Road. Check the Don Edwards Refuge website for updates and new regulations.

The Comprehensive Conservation Plan is now available for download at http://www.fws.gov/cno/refuges/planning/ ccp.cfm. A limited number of CDs and paper copies is also available by contacting Winnie Chan, refuge planner, at sfbaynwrc@fws.gov or calling her at 510-792-0222.

Field Trips to the Refuge

General Education Program Information

Free field trip programs are offered at two sites at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society, the City of San Jose, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Society offer the Living Wetlands program at the Environmental Education Center in Alviso. The Don Edwards Refuge offers Wetland Round-Up field trips at the Refuge Headquarters in Fremont, and at the Environmental Education Center in Alviso.

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Our Programs
 

Living Wetlands

The Living Wetlands program (previously called Slow the Flow) is a partnership of the City of San Jose, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society.

The purpose of the Living Wetlands program is to raise public awareness about watersheds and water conservation in relation to the salt marshes at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The program aims to raise public awareness about water use issues in an effort to slow the flow of freshwater effluent to the bay’s salt marshes and increase viable habitat for endangered species.

The program includes 15 unique interpretive programs, two to three special events a year, one summer camp, and field trips and classroom presentations for schools, community partners, and nonprofit organizations.

Watershed Watchers

The Watershed Watchers program is a partnership of the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (SCVURPPP), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society.

The purpose of the Watershed Watchers program and SCVURPPP is to prevent urban runoff pollution (pollution coming from a myriad of sources, such as oils from vehicles, detergents from washing things outside, litter, and pet waste) and increase the surrounding communities’ knowledge of such pollution, and how to reduce its harmful effects through personal behavior.

This purpose is accomplished through many avenues, with the most popular being the interpretive programs offered at the Environmental Education Center.