The closure is meant to protect migrating whales from getting entangled in crab traps – but crabbing will still continue in the Bay Area thanks to an experimental crabbing method.
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Help document what local beaches will look like in the future during ‘king tides’ this weekend
The highest tides of the year, known as king tides, are happening this weekend, and the State Coastal Commission wants you to take photos to help create a visual record of sea level rise over time.
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Staff shortages, drought, have Cal Fire director “concerned” — Cal Fire will draft new more accurate fire hazard maps
April Cal Fire Board of Forestry meeting covers upcoming fire season, fire hazard severity maps, and more.
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We joined scientists on the Navarro River to see how data guides rehabilitation for coho, chinook, and steelhead
The California Coastal Monitoring program tracks the health of coho, chinook, and steelhead across the entire state, collecting information needed to inform rehabilitation plans. On Tuesday, we went down to the Navarro to check out the work they are doing in our neck of the woods.
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Conservationists restore river habitat in hopes of coho’s return
Trout Unlimited opened up two miles of previously obstructed Central Coast coho salmon habitat on the Noyo river, providing hope for the endangered species.