Save The Bay (San Francisco)

10/14/2026

The 2026 Restore America's Estuaries Summit was an incredible gathering of the coastal restoration community members dedicated to exploring pressing issues, innovative solutions, and invaluable lessons learned in the pursuit of robust strategies to restore and revitalize our coastal resources and communities effectively.

Together, we explored practical solutions, bold ideas, and learned lessons at the intersection of climate resilience, restoration, equity, and the blue economy – set against the backdrop of one of the nation’s most iconic coastal regions.

Jessie Olson, Save The Bay's Habitat Restoration Director presented at Restore America's Estuaries RAE on our community engagement and revegetation work in the Ravenswood Complex as part of a dynamic session called Restoring Higher and More Complete Marshes in South San Francisco Bay Wetland Restoration Projects.

Jessie Olson states, "In my time with Save The Bay, I’ve been lucky to participate in five Restore America’s Estuaries Coastal Summits that have taken me from New Orleans to Washington D.C., but never before have I had the chance to support the conference planning and agenda development or to witness our very own, David Lewis, give an opening plenary to hundreds of attendees. For the first time, Save The Bay served as the host organization for the Summit, held this year in San Francisco, and we were thrilled to showcase our remarkable Bay and the many partners committed to its protection and restoration."

Read more about Jessie Olson's experience at RAE in our latest Bay Story https://savesfbay.org/save-the-bay-at-restore-americas-estuaries-rae-summit-2026/

10/14/2026

Last week, Save The Bay gathered with Sogorea Te' Land Trust at ‘Ookwe Park for a morning of w**d pulling and camaraderie building. We removed cheesew**d, mustard, and more w**ds. ‘Ookwe, is the first park returned to the care of the Confederated Villages of Lisjan and Sogorea Te’ Land Trust through a collaboration with the City of Richmond and the Richmond Arts and Culture Commission.

Together, we removed hundreds of pounds of w**ds with Sogorea Te’ Land Trust. At ‘Ookwe, they grow medicinal and herbal plants including California Native Species. Having the space to grow, harvest, and process these sacred plants is extremely crucial to indigenous people like the Ohlone community who have and continue to tend to their traditional plants and cultural practices in relationship with these lands.

We are proud to partner with Sogorea Te’ Land Trust as we recognize the importance of protecting and restoring the Bay for people and wildlife.

Last two images are a before and after.

10/11/2026

Making our way through a thriving Bay 🐾

We hope you have a lovely weekend filled with adventure!

📸:Kelley Larson

10/08/2026

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That way, you have it on hand when you're filling out your ballot this November 3rd. 😎 Remember - there's always something direct and meaningful that you can do for the environment - VOTE!

This year your vote could help to:

•Keep BART and muni running so that less pollution from individual cars ends up in the Bay
•Minimize air and water pollution from new development projects
•Fund stormwater upgrades to manage flooding
.and so much more. Learn more at our action fund website https://sfbayactionfund.org/endorsements/

10/07/2026

The San Francisco Bay just received a record $82 million in federal funding for water quality and habitat restoration—but the future of the San Francisco Bay Program remains uncertain.

Josh Quigley of Save The Bay told Bay Nature, “We’re seeing investments in water quality… shoreline adaptation and habitat… and communities that really have significant need.”

That funding is making a real difference across the Bay Area. What happens next matters for the health and resilience of the Bay.

Read the full story from Bay Nature to learn more.

President Trump's administration has proposed cutting the program. But Congress funds the program directly, so Congress will have the final say.

10/06/2026

On Saturday, September 19, we celebrated 65 years of Save The Bay! 🎉

We gathered at Cooley Landing for a beautiful evening on the Bay, filled with hands-on activities, gorgeous views, and opportunities to connect with the work and people who make our mission possible.

Together, we celebrated the incredible work happening today, reflected on the accomplishments that have shaped our past, and looked ahead to the future of protecting and restoring the Bay for generations to come.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to all who continue to support our work. We couldn’t do it without you. Your hope for a healthy, resilient Bay keeps us moving forward—together.

Here’s to 65 years of protecting the Bay, and to all that’s still ahead!

W**e provided by Nine North W**es an established partner with 1% For The Planet.

10/03/2026

Are you looking to fight a dystopian future while connecting with nature, learning more about plants and wildlife, and having fun with new friends?

Join Mycelium Youth Network and Save The Bay for the Leadership in Storytelling Community Activation Series at the MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline! This is a collaborative event led by youth who are using the power of storytelling to help our community make new connections to the lands we hold dear.

Come prepared to engage in story and whimsy on the shoreline! (Costumes are highly encouraged!)

📍 Saturday 10/10: Leadership in Storytelling Community Celebration Picnic (Oakland)

Visit https://savesfbay.org/calendar/ for more information on this extravagant event!

09/30/2026

This month, Save The Bay visited the The Marine Mammal Center in Marin County as one of our staff outings, that we organize to thank our amazing team for the incredible work they are doing across the Bay.

We enjoyed a behind-the-scenes walking tour of the Marine Mammal Center, where we saw scenes of their hospital, listened to stories about life-saving care for sick and injured marine mammals, and learned about the innovative ways their team cares for their patients.

Thank you to our amazingly passionate tour guide Krystal, she made this experience exceptional! Our team left in awe of the great work the Marina Mammal Center is doing to care for and protect marine mammals across the Bay.

Later, we gathered at the beach for a delicious lunch from Hook Fish Co , games, and camaraderie. We couldn’t have asked for a better team and are proud of the work they are doing to protect and restore the Bay for people and wildlife.

09/24/2026

The Bay Area is not prepared for the future of storms coming our way - but we are trying to get there.

Maybe you heard the news that a Super El Nino is on its way this winter, or maybe you already experienced King Tide flooding in Mill Valley this summer. Either way, we thought it might comfort you to know that cities all around our shoreline are actually working to prepare communities for a future of higher tides and more water.

Save The Bay's policy team is actively partnered or advocating for local governments to take steps just like this all year round, rain or shine.

Visit the 🔗 in our bio if you want to know more about any of these important efforts!

Photo Credits
Image 2: https://www.california.com/discover-alameda-countys-surprising-treasures/

09/18/2026

This September, we’re welcoming the familiar sight of Northern Shovelers back to our salt marshes! These migratory birds return to the Bay Area in the fall as they begin settling in for the winter season.

Fun Fact: Male Northern Shovelers are easy to spot in a flock thanks to their distinctive white chests and green heads. Their broad, spoon-shaped bills are specially adapted for filtering tiny crustaceans, aquatic invertebrates, and seeds from the water, earning them their name, Northern Shovelers!

Their seasonal return is a reminder of the vital habitat our Bay’s tidal marshes provide for migratory birds and the importance of protecting and restoring wetlands. Next time you go birding in the Bay Area, be sure to look for Northern Shovelers!



Photos: Walt Anderson