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4worldlovers: Be captivated by the magnetism of Alcatraz Island while sailing past on a sleek catamaran. Relax on an open top bus across the romantic and alluring Golden Gate Bridge. Hop over to the crooked street of Lombard to gaze at visitors maneuvering their cars along the switch backs. Turn around and gaze upon the majestic Coit Tower atop Telegraph Hill. Then jump on a unique cable car while taking in San Francisco's gorgeous scenery.

Dine and be delighted at Pier 39's restaurants and fun filled shops. Be enchanted by the wild seals as they playfully bask on their pads. The interactive exhibits at the Marine Mammal's Interpretive Center educates young and old.

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Join our rangers and Friends for Take a Hike starting at 9 AM

Homemade walking sticks crafted from bamboo. Only $8 at the visitor center store.

Below is the work plan developed by the San Pedro Creek Watershed Coalition.

We will have a meeting sponsored by the Friends and held in the park’s Visitors Center on February 24th at 2 PM, and we encourage all interested people to attend.

For more information and the latest coalition update join the San Pedro Creek Watershed Coalition’s Face book page. We are also trying to encourage citizen science so we encourage everyone who observes changes in the Creek to use the website to share your information.

Visit Dr. Jerry Davis’s website to read past research results for San Pedro Creek.

There is more information at the coalition’s old website, although the website is no longer accessible for updates and listed contacts are no longer viable

Please read the work plan and bring your questions and suggestions to the February 24 meeting

San Pedro Creek is perennial stream with a watershed area of 8.2 square miles that drains the western Santa Cruz Mountains, travels through the city of Pacifica, California, and empties into the Pacific Ocean at Linda Mar State Beach. It is the only creek home to steelhead between the Golden Gate and Half Moon Bay. Although sections of San Pedro Creek are relatively undisturbed, including the Middle Folk and South Fork, much of the Creek is either confined to a narrow riparian corridor through residential development or to culverts. Approximately half of the contributing watershed habitat is in good condition, protected by these jurisdictions:

City of Pacifica open space (Cattle Hill and Pedro Point Headlands),

San Mateo County Parks (San Pedro Valley County Park, Devils Slide County Park and Sanchez Adobe Historical Site),

California State Parks (Linda Mar State Beach and McNee Ranch State Park).

Despite the fact that surrounding habitat is in good natural condition, the watershed is subject to constant stress from pollution. Almost all of the storm drains associated with residential development in the watersheds empty into the Creek. During storms, the Creek waters rise rapidly due to the impervious pavement and rooftops. Although the amount is unknown, contamination by road oil and grease, pesticides and herbicides, soaps and other residential pollutants find its way into the Creek, and has led to fish kills. In addition, aging and leaky sanitary sewer laterals and mains appear to contaminate the creek with residential sewage waste. Upland erosion and failing stream banks, exacerbated by rapid runoff from hard surfaces in residential areas, contribute excessive sediment, which can be harmful to steelhead and other aquatic organisms, and threaten property along the stream. The Creek may also face future stress under different climate change scenarios that result in increased water temperatures, changes in base flows, or rising sea levels.

In spite of the stresses on the stream due to urbanization, the watershed supports a diverse community of aquatic and terrestrial organisms, including a wild steelhead population; the CA red-legged frog and other amphibians; mountain lions, bobcats, and coyotes; and a host of upland birds, neotropical migrants, resident riparian birds, shorebirds and waterfowl. Efforts to reduce threats and restore ecosystem health may help preserve streamside property and conserve the biological integrity and the recreational value of the SPCWC.

Founded in 1999, San Pedro Creek Watershed Coalition (SPCWC) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) with 501(c)(3) status dedicated to leading stewardship of the SPCW through community involvement with city, county, state, and federal resource managers. The SPCWC has been successful in obtaining grants funds to perform water quality monitoring and both physical and biological stream assessments, and to implement fish passage improvement projects, among other actions described below.

This document updates the workplan of the SPCWC to reflect current goals and objectives for community outreach, restoration projects, and conservation efforts on the Creek and in the watershed. The ultimate purpose of this workplan is to provide guidance on how to best implement stewardship of the Creek for generations to come.

In pursuit of ecosystem health, restoration, and sustainability of the creek, the SPCWC has identified the following goals for best stewardship processes:

Promote community involvement in the watershed through outreach programs with the general public, other NGOs working in Pacifica, local schools, colleges, and universities, and with local, state and federal agencies.

Restore ecosystem functions and improve existing habitat to impacted areas of the watershed.

Improve water quality throughout the creek, to benefit sensitive aquatic wildlife and humans (e.g., surfers and beachgoers).

4worldlovers: The rumors are true. Golden Gate Park is as fantastic as they say. Explore this iconic park’s 1,017 acres, from bucolic lakes and meadows to vibrant activity destinations. Golden Gate Park has something for everyone.

Golden Gate Park Car-Free Route In an effort to create safer spaces for everyone to enjoy our parks, we're providing a virtually car-free route from one end of the park to the other. Find out more

Visit our Accessibility Questions page for more information on accessibility resources in our parks, including Golden Gate Park.

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The Bay Model Visitor Center in Sausalito is a fully accessible education center administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers which hosts a working hydraulic model of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento - San Joaquin River Delta System.

The model provides scientists, educators and visitors interested in San Francisco Bay and the Bay - Delta Model a unique opportunity to view the complete bay-delta system at a glance. Group tours are available and can be tailored to various technical levels. The Corps of Engineers encourages visits by scientific and technical groups provided they meet certain criteria. Contact the manager at (415) 289-3007.

4worldlovers: MARIN, SONOMA AND MENDOCINO COUNTY PARTNER TO CREATE A CLEANER COAST Teaching Leave No Trace Practices to Growing Visitor Audiences in Coastal Communities.

Immigration Station - Barracks Museum: open for self-guided visits and reserved group tours; drop-in tours may also be available

Angel Island services are open. Please check the schedule, reservation, and masking requirements for the ferry companies and on island services (food and transportation on the island) before planning your trip.

Angel Island Café, Bike Rentals, Tram Tours, for schedule: angelisland.com

Angel Island State Park, the largest natural island in the San Francisco Bay, offers some of the best views of the surrounding Bay Area. With great hiking trails and many other recreational opportunities readily available, Angel Island is truly a hidden gem in the midst of the urban Bay Area.

Angel Island is truly a walk through time! Beginning with the earliest inhabitants, the Coast Miwok, Angel Island was a seasonal hunting and gathering location for the local native tribes, a safe refuge and supply stop for Spanish explorers like Juan Manuel de Ayala, one of the first to map the San Francisco Bay.

From 1910 to 1940, the U.S. Immigration Station processed hundreds of thousands of immigrants, the majority from China. During World War II, Japanese, and German POWs were detained at the Station before being sent to facilities farther inland.

The Island has been a cattle ranch and beginning with the Civil War at Camp Reynolds, the Island has nearly 100 years of military history. With the outbreaks of WWI and WWII thousands of troops both returning and embarking for conflicts around the world were processed through Angel Island. In the '50s and '60s, the Island saw its last military service as a home to a Nike missile base.

In 1954 the transition of Angel Island as a California State Park began. Starting with Ayala Cove on the western side of the Island, park visitors had the first opportunities to enjoy the beauty of this amazing Island. In the early 60's the final departure of the military allowed the rest of Angel Island to become park lands and the rest is history!

Access to the Island is by public ferry or private boat.

There is limited weekday ferry service to Angel Island during the winter. Check with ferry provider.

Dogs are NOT allowed on the island, service animals excepted. This does not include the use of emotional support animals which are not covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Collecting or destroying anything in the park, including mushrooms, is prohibited.

Bicycles are allowed on Angel Island, all riders under 18 years of age are required to wear helmets. Bike rentals are available seasonally.