Audio Tours
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Hwy 37 Wetlands Tour
San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Created in 1974, the refuge supports wintering populations of waterfowl such as canvasbacks and provides protection for endangered species.
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Hwy 37 Wetlands Tour
Napa Sonoma Marshes Wildlife
Owned and managed by the CA Department of Fish and Gameconsists of over 1300 acres of saltwater ponds, tidal marshes and other wetlands accessible mostly by boat.
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Hwy 37 Wetlands Tour
Cullinan
This 1575 acre property is being converted over time from diked agricultural lands to seasonal wetland habitat with the ultimate goal of restoring historic tidal marsh conditions.
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Hwy 37 Wetlands Tour
Skaggs Island
Now part of the refuge system, Skaggs Island involves restoring 3300 acres of a former Naval Reserve to tidal marsh .
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Hwy 37 Wetlands Tour
Sonoma Baylands
The first project to use re-used dredged material to create a 322-acre restored tidal marsh in the early 90s.
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Hwy 37 Wetlands Tour
Sears Point Restoration
Seeks to restore 1400 acres of diked agricultural baylands to a mix of seasonal freshwater and tidal wetlands with another 900 acre of uplands while increasing public access.
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Hwy 37 Wetlands Tour
Bahia
Purchased by Marin Audubon in 2003 for restoration, the property includes a mixture of tidal marsh, associated upland transition zones and enhanced ponds on 423 acres.
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Hwy 37 Wetlands Tour
Hamilton / Bel Marin Keys
Restoration project involves restoring 2500 acres of wetlands using dredged materials from the Port of Oakland to convert former military base into a treasured public resource.
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Muir Beach
Last Fall, the National Park Service along with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy began to restore Redwood Creek at Muir Beach. The project is in progress and visitors will notice many changes over the coming seasons and years. The restoration seeks to improve water flow, remove non-native species, benefit Coho salmon, the red-legged frog and other wildlife and will increase public access in the surrounding area.
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Hayward Shoreline
Perched above and within a salt marsh, the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center is a place where you can get up close and personal with bayshore wildlife.
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Eden Landing
Actively managed by the Department of Fish and Game, Eden Landing is in the process of restoring 6300 acres of former salt ponds into a mix of tidal marsh and managed wetland habitat.
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Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Newark
As of 2004, the refuge spans 30,000 acres of open bay, salt pond, salt marsh, mudflat, upland and vernal pool habitats throughout south SF Bay.
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Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Alviso
As of 2004, the refuge spans 30,000 acres of open bay, salt pond, salt marsh, mudflat, upland and vernal pool habitats throughout south SF Bay.
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On the map above you can see where we offer informative, guided audio tours about some of the most beautiful locations accessible for travelers, commuters and anyone driving near or around San Francisco Bay. This is our way of letting you know about our partners and their efforts to protect and restore thousands of acres of wetlands in the nine counties surrounding the Bay.
For now we have a total of 6 audio programs including:
- Four ‘listen and learn’ locations in the South Bay where you’ll find the largest urban wildlife refuge in the US;
- A tour of projects in the North Bay that is timed for listening while you drive in either direction along Highway 37, which traverses 40,000 acres of both privately and publicly owned protected lands;
- And our most recent addition which involves a stop at Muir Beach, where the restoration of Redwood Creek is improving habitat for Coho Salmon and other wildlife, while improving the visitor experience of one of California’s most beautiful National Parks.
While it is possible to listen to these tours sitting at a computer, we encourage you to download them onto a CD, iPod, or MP3 player and use them to enhance your enjoyment when you visit these locations! You can also listen to them on any phone with web access, preferably with a good set of headphones.
Tours can be downloaded separately or as a set. Once the files are downloaded to your computer, you will have to transfer the podcast file to your portable media device. To get the complete set, click on the zip file. Once it has been downloaded, double-click on the link to open. To get individual files, right click on the link and select "save file as."
We also have transcripts of the tour for those with a preference or need to read them.
NORTH BAY TOURS
SOUTH BAY TOURS
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Last Fall, the National Park Service along with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy began to restore Redwood Creek at Muir Beach. The project is in progress and visitors will notice many changes over the coming seasons and years. The restoration seeks to improve water flow, remove non-native species, benefit Coho salmon, the red-legged frog and other wildlife and will increase public access in the surrounding area. Listen to these educational audio programs before or after a visit and stay tuned as we add new chapters in the months ahead.
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Restoring Redwood Creek at Muir Beach
4 min - 1.7 MB | Download (right click on link to save file) | Transcript [128 KB PDF]
Restoring Redwood Creek at Muir Beach
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Expanded trails and public access at Muir Beach
3.5 min - 1.6 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Expanded trails and public access at Muir Beach
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Carolyn Shoulders
Redwood Creek Project Manager |
Muir Beach area map
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this area need to be restored?
2.5 min - 1.2 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Why does this area need to be restored?
How long will the project take to be completed?
1.5 min - 0.7 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
How long will the project take to be completed?
How will the project help Coho Salmon?
2.5 min -1.2 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
How will the project help Coho Salmon?
Why is the parking lot being changed?
3 min - 1.3 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Why is the parking lot being changed?
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Thanks to a California State Coastal Conservancy grant, we were able to team up with the National Park Service and Parks Conservancy to help promote the work being done to restore Redwood Creek. |
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AUDIO: Highway 37, the “North Bay flyway highway,” offers a scenic drive between Novato and Vallejo in the North Bay of California. The area includes nearly 40,000 acres of protected lands with beautiful vistas and diverse wildlife. Learn about the wetlands, the wildlife, and the wetland restoration projects currently underway, from the people who are working to protect them.
The San Francisco Bay Joint Venture would like to thank the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the James J. Gallagher Trust of the New Jersey Community Foundation for sponsoring this project.
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 This 15-minute audio tour starts at the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center and includes three "listen-and-learn” locations. Your guide is Phil Gordon and your host is Jerry Kay.
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Hayward Shoreline Interpretive (part 1)
5 min - 2.3 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive (part 1)
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Hayward Shoreline Interpretive (part 2)
6 min - 3 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive (part 2)
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Hayward Shoreline Interpretive (part 3)
4 min - 2 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive (part 3)
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Tour Extras: These are items that didn't fit on the audio tour
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Phil Gordon: Equipment to Bring
1 min - 0.5 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Phil Gordon: Equipment to Bring
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Phil Gordon: Great Blue Heron
1 min - 0.5 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Phil Gordon: Great Blue Heron
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Phil Gordon: How Far Do Birds Travel?
1 min - 0.5 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Phil Gordon: How Far Do Birds Travel?
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Phil Gordon: Long-billed Curlew
1 min - 0.3 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Phil Gordon: Long-billed Curlew
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 This 12-minute audio tour starts at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Newark. It includes three "listen-and-learn locations." Your guides are Mendel Stewart (Manager of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex), Karla Tanner (Chief of Visitor Services), and Florence LaRiviere (Refuge Pioneer). Your host is Jerry Kay.
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LaRiviere Marsh (part 1)
4 min - 2.1 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
LaRiviere Marsh (part 1)
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Facing West from the Bench on the Hill (part 2)
4 min - 2.1 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Facing West from the Bench on the Hill (part 2)
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Facing East over LaRiviere Marsh (part 3)
4 min - 2.3 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Facing East over LaRiviere Marsh (part 3)
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Tour Extras: These are items that didn't fit on the audio tour but we thought you might be interested in hearing. |
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Karla Tanner: Multiuse Trail
27 sec - 0.3 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Karla Tanner: Multiuse Trail
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Karla Tanner: Favorite Trail
4 min - 2.3 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Karla Tanner: Favorite Trail
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Karla Tanner: Things to Enjoy
1 min - 0.4 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Karla Tanner: Things to Enjoy
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 This 18-minute audio tour starts at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center in Alviso. It includes two "listen-and-learn locations."
Your guide is Steve Richie (Executive Project Manager for the South Bay Salt Pond Project) and your host is Jerry Kay.
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Looking Out the "Backdoor" (part 1)
7.5 min - 3.6 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Looking Out the "Backdoor" (part 1)
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Taking a Stroll Along the Boardwalk (part 2)
11 min - 5.4 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Taking a Stroll Along the Boardwalk (part 2)
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Tour Extras: These are items that didn't fit on the audio tour
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Steve Richie on Adaptative Management
1 min - 0.5 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Steve Richie on Adaptative Management
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 This 20-minute audio tour of Eden Landing located near the town of Hayward.
Your guides are John Krause (Associate Wildlife Biologist with the California Department of Fish & Game) and Ellen Joslin Johnck (Executive Director of the Bay Planning Coalition). Your host is Jerry Kay.
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Natural History and Land Management (part 1)
10 min - 4.7 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Natural History and Land Management (part 1)
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Cultural History of the Area and its Legacy of Salt Making (part 2)
9 min - 4.4 MB | Download (right click on link to save file)
Cultural History of the Area and its Legacy of Salt Making (part 2)
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The San Francisco Bay Joint Venture would like to thank Cargill for sponsoring the South Bay tours project.
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