Introduction to Ecology and Regulation of Tidal Wetlands in Central California and the San Francisco Bay
This workshop was Co-Sponsored by the San Francisco Bay and Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserves.
Intended Audience:
City and county municipality land-use planners, environmental consultants, land managers, and anyone whose job entailed protecting tidal wetlands.
Workshop Goal:
To introduce decision makers to the ecology of natural, managed, and restored tidal wetlands on
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See also: Tidal Wetlands, Habitat Restoration
CONTACT:
Grey Hayes
grey@elkhornslough.org
831-274-8700
SPONSORED BY:
San Francisco Bay Coastal Training Program
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
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DESCRIPTION
This workshop was Co-Sponsored by the San Francisco Bay and Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserves.
Intended Audience:
City and county municipality land-use planners, environmental consultants, land managers, and anyone whose job entailed protecting tidal wetlands.
Workshop Goal:
To introduce decision makers to the ecology of natural, managed, and restored tidal wetlands on
California's central coast and San Francisco Bay and how those wetlands are protected by regulatory agencies.
This workshop sought to answers the following questions:
• How do I recognize the various types of tidal wetlands?
• What is the current and historical distribution of tidal wetlands in central California and the San Francisco Bay?
• What birds and fish use tidal wetlands?
• How are tidal wetlands regulated and why?
This was a beginner’s level workshop for those wanting an introduction to tidal wetlands.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Dr. Peter Baye
Coastal Plant Ecologist
Dr. John Callaway
Associate Professor
Environmental Science Department, University of San Francisco
Mark Herzog
Program Leader
Wetlands Ecology Division, PRBO
Dr. Drew Talley
Research Coordinator
San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
DOCUMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS
LINKS
EPA National Estuary Program: About Estuaries
http://www.epa.gov/owow/estuaries/about1.htm
San Francisco Estuary Institute Homepage
http://www.sfei.org/
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Submit a question on this subject and we'll provide an answer. grey@elkhornslough.org
