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Loma Prieta Earthquake 1989
1989 Oakland Earthquake, US Geologic Survey: Loma Prieta Earthquake Photos
Aquarium of the Bay
An educational facility dedicated to inspiring conservation of San Francisco Bay and marine environments, located adjacent to Pier 39. Visitor information, educational programs, and special events.
Aquatic Outreach Institute
Creates and carries out involvement and outreach programs on creeks, wetlands, and watersheds for the general public and educators in the San Francisco Bay Area. Includes program descriptions and curriculum materials.
Bay Nature
Magazine dedicated to exploring and learning about the local environment. Article excerpts, events, calendar, and subscription information.
BugPeople.org
Area insects presented via online curriculum - games, photographs, slideshows, field guides, and other activities and resources.
California Native Plant Society: East Bay chapter
A non-profit organization of amateurs and professionals seeking to increase understanding of California's native flora and to preserve it for future generations. Features projects, lectures and activities.
CityBugs
Urban entomology focusing on the San Francisco Bay, this site explores urban biodversity. Contains photos, "All About Bugs", where to look for insects, games, puzzles.
Committee for Green Foothills
Grassroots organization working to protect open space on the Peninsula. Project details, ways to get involved, and donation information.
Desert Dave
Hands-on educational reptile shows for organizations and parties. List of species, photographs, and packages.
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge
Protecting wildlife habitat and providing opportunities for nature study.
Exploring New Horizons
Nonprofit specializing in environmental education and dedicated to enriching the lives of students through hands-on and activity-based learning. Information on events and outings and how to get involved, with newsletter and donor list.
Friends of Baxter Creek
Working to preserve and restore Baxter Creek in El Cerrito and Richmond, create a creekside park, and extend the Ohlone Greenway through Richmond.
Greenbelt Alliance
Conservation organization dedicated to preserving a greenbelt of open space, farmlands, and parks around the bay area.
Marine Science Institute
Details education and monitoring programs conducted by the Institute on and around San Francisco Bay.
Oakland Museum of California Creek and Watershed I
Guide to San Francisco Bay Area creeks, providing access to maps, books, exhibits, classes and other creek-related resources.
San Francisco Estuary Institute
Promoting scientific study in order to protect and enhance the bay.
Save Gateway Valley
The Greenbelt Guardians are an information network and coalition of groups and individuals dedicated to effectively preserving open space in the East Bay hills. Photos and descriptions of the area, information about the project, related links, activism information, and contact details.
Save The Bay
Seeks to preserve, protect and restore the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento/San Joaquin Estuary as a healthy and biologically diverse ecosystem essential to the well-being of the human and natural communities it sustains.
Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC)
Works to document and expose the hazards of the high-tech industry and to promote environmental and economic sustainability and accountability in the electronics industry.
Sunnyvale Baylands Park
Includes a wetlands preserve. Park hours and activities and wildlife information.
The Green Gate
Natural Resources Defense Council environmental guide to the San Francisco Bay Area. Includes features on air, water, wildlife, urban living, and health.
The Next Big Earthquake
Excellent informational and warning pamphlet about SF Bay Area.
Wildflowers of the San Francisco Bay Area
Offers an interactive CD including photos, an interactive identification key for local wildflowers, and descriptions of wildflower hikes in the area. Website has sample contents, including descriptions of several hikes.