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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Standing on a patch of snow near Lake Tahoe, Sean de Guzman, manager of the state’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting section, pierced the snow with a metal tube to detect how much snow was on Tuesday’s ground. He then added the number to \u003ca href=\"https://cdec.water.ca.gov/snowapp/sweq.action\">a statewide database of snow measurements\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The bad news? He found the snowpack across the entire Sierra Nevada is just one-quarter of normal. One year ago, he stood on about five feet of snow here \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1982147/california-snowpack-may-hold-record-amount-of-water-with-significant-flooding-possible\">when the snowpack was at 177% of normal\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Today’s result shows that it’s really still too early to determine what kind of year we’ll have in terms of wet or dry,” de Guzman said. “Luckily, our statewide reservoirs are still well above average this time of year, thanks partly to how wet it was last year.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The other good news is that meteorologists expect a winter storm to pile up more than a foot of snow on the Sierra Nevada tonight and tomorrow morning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“A cold front is coming in, so the storm is gonna be a little bit colder and snow elevations lower,” de Guzman said. That’ll add snow to the pack.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>Despite these initial measurement numbers, the Climate Prediction Center’s seasonal outlook for January, February and March still shows an increased chance of above-normal precipitation and snow, partly because this year is an El Niño year. With that climate pattern in mind, there is a possibility that storm after storm could batter the state, ultimately building up the snowpack to record levels.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Right now, California’s preparing for both extreme conditions, either extremely dry or extremely wet conditions,” he said.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>However, not all El Niño years guarantee a wet winter because they “span the gap from dry years to wet years. So by itself, El Niño’s really not a good predictor of the water year,” state climatologist Michael Anderson said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year, UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain said a warm December led to “an absolutely abysmal snowpack.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What this means, as of today, is that the snowpack is at or below all-time record low numbers for the beginning of January,” he said. “I know that it is pretty alarming.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said there is a possibility of a sequence of three to five storms in the near future that could help build the snowpack, but he said there may be snow drought conditions this winter in part because of warmer temperatures.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I don’t necessarily think this is going to be a good snow year,” he said. “In fact, it might end up being a pretty bad snow year.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When looking back to 1978, UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab’s Andrew Schwartz said snowfall in California is declining about every month and rainfall is increasing. Those warmer temperatures and decreasing snowfall could complicate how the state stores water for the rest of the year. The snowpack is considered a frozen reservoir that slowly melts into rivers, streams and reservoirs, but if too much snow comes as rain instead, it could overwhelm reservoirs and may complicate water storage for drier times.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This really shows us that our snow season is getting shorter,” he said. “We’re going to have to plan for shorter periods of snowpack and the complications that may bring with our management of water resources.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1985949\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/science/240102-snow-survey-dwr-fg-02-kqed/\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1985949\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/01/240102-SNOW-SURVEY-DWR-FG-02-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"An open field with patches of snow and bare grass.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/01/240102-SNOW-SURVEY-DWR-FG-02-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/01/240102-SNOW-SURVEY-DWR-FG-02-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/01/240102-SNOW-SURVEY-DWR-FG-02-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/01/240102-SNOW-SURVEY-DWR-FG-02-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/01/240102-SNOW-SURVEY-DWR-FG-02-KQED-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/01/240102-SNOW-SURVEY-DWR-FG-02-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/01/240102-SNOW-SURVEY-DWR-FG-02-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">So far, the snow levels are lacking depth, with a number of bare spots in the meadow where the California Department of Water Resources conducted its first snow survey of the 2024 season. \u003ccite>(Andrew Nixon/California Department of Water Resources)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In the Bay Area, up to an inch of rain could fall in the first storm this week, said National Weather Service meteorologist Dylan Flynn. He expects wind gusts of up to 30 miles per hour and a slight chance of thunderstorms overnight.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>However, the storm is not a slow-moving storm riding an atmospheric river, which can dump rain, creating flooding issues.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s just beneficial rain to help our rainfall totals for the year, but we don’t really have a big flooding threat,” he said\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Flynn forecasts two storm systems Friday and Saturday but said they will likely produce even less rain than today’s storm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“But looking ahead over the next two weeks, that kind of trend is going to continue, where every three days or five days or so, there’s going to be another system that comes through and gives a good amount of rain,” he said. “But there’s nothing that looks like a major, major rain producer like we saw this time last year.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>From \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1984932/how-can-i-protect-my-dog-from-san-francisco-coyotes\">coyotes\u003c/a> to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1985049/how-to-see-monarch-butterflies-are-visiting-california\">monarch butterflies\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/11762/river-otters-are-thriving-all-over-the-bay-area#:~:text=River%20otters%20have%20proven%20themselves,the%20continued%20otter%20population%20growth.\">river otters\u003c/a> to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/27260/banana-slugs-secret-of-the-slime\">banana slugs\u003c/a>, the Bay Area — and California more widely — offers an incredible array of wildlife and biodiversity on our front doorstep.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you have loved ones visiting for the holiday season, it’s a great time to get outdoors on a hike to see the many species of slimy, furry, majestic animals California has to offer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#besthikessanfrancisco\">Wildlife hikes in San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#besthikeseastbay\">Wildlife hikes in East Bay\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#besthikesnorthbay\">Wildlife hikes in North Bay\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#besthikessouthbay\">Wildlife hikes in South Bay and the Peninsula\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>California is home to over 30,000 species of plants and animals — and over half of them are in the Bay Area alone. The state is a hotspot for biodiversity thanks to its Mediterranean climate, our huge degree of latitudes and the wide range of habitats for plants and animals. With our soaring mountains and low-valley deserts, we also have the greatest range of elevation of any state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1985513\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1985513\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1252553761-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1252553761-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1252553761-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1252553761-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1252553761-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1252553761-qut-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1252553761-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A banana slug eats from the soil in the Big Basin area of the Santa Cruz Mountains. \u003ccite>(Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Those latitudinal gradients also create all these different climates for different plants and animals to live in as well,” said Alison Young, co-director of the Center for Biodiversity and Community Science at the California Academy of Sciences.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Bay Area has many different ecosystems, from oak woodlands to shrubby chaparral, grasslands and redwood forests, said Julie Andersen, senior wildlife biologist at Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Each area hosts unique animal species, from acorn woodpeckers to kangaroo rats, burrowing owls, banana slugs and migratory birds. We are also located along the \u003ca href=\"https://www.audubon.org/pacific-flyway\">Pacific Flyway\u003c/a>, a major flight path for migratory birds in the Americas, extending from Alaska to Patagonia.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Learning how to coexist with nature, providing pathways for wildlife, and being respectful will hopefully allow our amazing wildlife species to continue to thrive,” Andersen said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tellus\">Tell us: What else would you like to read a guide to from KQED?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>All this means that we’re spoiled for choice in the Bay Area and beyond for hikes that offer the chance to see a wide range of wildlife. And as for where the experts themselves favor, Young, a marine biologist, said she especially loves exploring the different tide pools in the Bay Area. Nudibranchs, seastars, and anemones are some of her favorite finds when out tide pooling, like those at \u003ca href=\"https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/MPAs/Duxbury-Reef\">Duxbury Reef\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/parks/fitzgerald-marine-reserve\">Fitzgerald Marine Reserve\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.treesandtents.com/trailguide/pillar-point-loop-easy-coastal-walk-near-half-moon-bay/#:~:text=When%20the%20weather%20is%20stormy,the%20famous%20Mavericks%20surf%20break.\">Pillar Points and Mavericks Cliffs Trail\u003c/a>. (Mark your calendars for the best times during the day to enjoy tide pools around the holidays, according to Young: The weekend after Thanksgiving, on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the day after Christmas.)[aside postID='science_1985049,news_11910495,news_11953794' label='Related coverage']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When I talk to people about tide pooling, everyone’s always like, “Oh, like it’s great, but you just have to wake up so early in the morning. I just can’t do it.” But this time of year in the winter, our low tides are actually in the afternoon,” Young said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For an optimal tide-pooling experience, Young advises people to look for low tides between -1.0 feet and -1.4 feet on tide charts like \u003ca href=\"https://www.saltwatertides.com/\">Saltwater Tides\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/tide_predictions.html\">NOAA Tide Predictions\u003c/a>. She also advises folks to wear rubber boots or shoes with good tread to avoid slipping.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1930228\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1930228\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-800x450.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-960x540.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-240x135.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-375x211.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Emily Otstott, a graduate student at San Francisco State University, searches for nudibranchs in the tidepools at Pillar Point, just north of Half Moon Bay, California, as part of her work for the California Academy of Sciences. \u003ccite>(Josh Cassidy/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for a list of some favorite Bay Area trails from the \u003ca href=\"https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/HZzRC0R94PIrAv8rCwOQ7m?domain=url.avanan.click\">California Academy of Sciences\u003c/a> and KQED staff that showcase our magnificent biodiversity. Be sure to \u003ca href=\"https://www.inaturalist.org/\">download the iNaturalist app\u003c/a>, log your sightings, and have a great time admiring our wonderful wildlife. \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1AD26VqjvhrvZt9EGcWGf_ol-0j-dj5s&usp=sharing\">You can also consult our map of the best wildlife hikes around the Bay Area:\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1AD26VqjvhrvZt9EGcWGf_ol-0j-dj5s&ehbc=2E312F&ll=37.82111339029839%2C-122.2362494962034&z=9\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"besthikessanfrancisco\">\u003c/a>Wildlife hikes in San Francisco\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/gallery/red-tailed-hawk\">See the red-tailed hawk in the Golden Gate Park\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>While you’re in the area, don’t forget to pay a visit to the \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/facilities/facility/details/Bison-Paddock-224\">bison paddock at Golden Gate Park\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/wildparrots/\">See some wild parrots on Telegraph Hill\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Don’t forget about the sea lions on \u003ca href=\"https://www.pier39.com/sealions/\">Pier 39 in Embarcadero\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>See swans and turtles at the \u003ca href=\"https://palaceoffinearts.com/\">Palace of Fine Arts\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>If you’re on \u003ca href=\"https://goldengateaudubon.org/conservation/snowy-plovers/snowy-plovers-in-san-francisco/\">Ocean Beach\u003c/a>, be on the lookout for Snowy Plovers (and if you’ve got a pole and snare, Dungeness Crab!)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>There are a few places in San Francisco where you might be able to see coyotes, such as Glen Canyon Park, Presidio, McLaren Park and Golden Gate Park. However, be warned that the number of conflicts between coyotes and people with dogs has been on the rise. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1984932/how-can-i-protect-my-dog-from-san-francisco-coyotes\">Here’s a guide about how to keep yourself and your pets safe with coyotes around\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1985509\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1985509\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/Bison_1-qut.jpg\" alt=\"bison-golden-gate-park\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/Bison_1-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/Bison_1-qut-800x450.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/Bison_1-qut-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/Bison_1-qut-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/Bison_1-qut-768x432.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/Bison_1-qut-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">San Francisco has been replenishing the bison herd in Golden Gate Park since the late 1800s. \u003ccite>(Erasmo Martinez)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"besthikesnorthbay\">\u003c/a>Wildlife hikes in North Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Head on over to \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/pore/learn/nature/tule_elk.htm\">Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin\u003c/a> to see tule elk, a native to California.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450\">Armstrong Redwoods in Sonoma\u003c/a> is a great spot to see some banana slugs, especially after the rain.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>One recommended spot to see spawning salmon is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/wildlife_viewing_cohosalmon.htm\">Leo T. Cronin Fish Viewing Area\u003c/a> in Marin. The best time to see them is from early October to late December.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>If you’re at \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm\">Muir Woods National Monument\u003c/a>, be sure to look around for banana slugs.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>See river otters at \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacounty.com/lodging/spring-lake-regional-park\">Spring Lake Regional Park in Sonoma\u003c/a>. Take part in the \u003ca href=\"https://riverotterecology.org/otter-spotter-community-based-science/\">Otter Spotter\u003c/a>, a community science program designed to collect, map and save otter sightings.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Looking to do some kayaking to see some bioluminescent plankton? Book a tour in \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/pore/learn/nature/otherlifeforms.htm\">Tomales Bay\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1983841/glittering-tides-where-to-spot-bioluminescence-in-the-bay-area\">read our KQED guide to spotting bioluminescence\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The annual gray whale migration blows through Sonoma County from January to May, with good opportunities for whale spotting\u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacounty.com/articles/whale-watching-along-sonoma-coast\"> all along the Sonoma Coast\u003c/a>, like at Salt Point State Park. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11953794/where-can-i-see-whales-around-the-bay-area\">Read KQED’s guide to seeing whales around the Bay Area.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/MPAs/Duxbury-Reef\">Duxbury Reef\u003c/a> in the southernmost part of Point Reyes in Marin is a great spot for tide pooling.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1985512\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1985512\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1156639917-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1294\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1156639917-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1156639917-qut-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1156639917-qut-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1156639917-qut-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1156639917-qut-768x518.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1156639917-qut-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">North American river otter (Lontra canadensis). \u003ccite>(C. Dani and I. Jeske / De Agostini Picture Library via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"besthikeseastbay\">\u003c/a>Wildlife hikes in East Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Head to \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden\">Tilden Regional Park\u003c/a>, Berkeley, to see banana slugs, newts, and salamanders. Take note that some roads in the park are closed to make way for newt crossings during newt migration season from November until March.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/reinhardt-redwood\">Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park\u003c/a> is also another great place to see banana slugs and salamanders, especially during or after the rain. “I think visiting the redwoods when it’s raining is one of the most magical things you can do,” Young said.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Not a trail, but a great spot to see the fastest bird in the world, the Peregrine Falcon. The falcons have called the \u003ca href=\"https://visit.berkeley.edu/campus-attractions/campanile\">Historic Campanile\u003c/a> on the UC Berkeley Campus their home since 2016. \u003ca href=\"https://calfalcons.berkeley.edu/\">See them live via their webcams\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You might also be able to see more Peregrine Falcons in \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/castle-rock\">Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area\u003c/a>, Contra Costa.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>If you’re looking for \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1984392/its-tarantula-mating-season-in-the-bay-area-heres-where-to-see-some-fuzzy-friends\">tarantulas during their mating season\u003c/a> (peaks in mid-October),\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/sunol\"> Sunol Regional Wilderness\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/mountdiablo/\">Mount Diablo\u003c/a> are great places to see them.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>To see some turkeys in the area, you can head on over to the Strawberry Creek fire trail in \u003ca href=\"https://recwell.berkeley.edu/self-guided-adventures-strawberry-canyon/\">Strawberry Canyon\u003c/a> in Berkeley.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You can see rabbits, lizards, snowy egrets, scaup and many other birds at \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/martin-luther-king\">Martin Luther King Shoreline Park\u003c/a> in Oakland.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Bat rays and night herons at \u003ca href=\"https://www.lakemerritt.org/\">Lake Merrit\u003c/a> are animals you can look out for in Oakland.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During the winter, western monarch butterflies make their way to a number of overwintering sites in the Bay Area. You can also see them at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/ardenwood\">Ardenwood Historic Farm,\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/parks-recreation/parks/aquatic-park\">Berkeley Aquatic Park\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.albanyca.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/56/1670\">Albany Hill Park\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1984337\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1984337\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/GettyImages-1343594336-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A view of tall redwood trees seen towering above.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/GettyImages-1343594336-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/GettyImages-1343594336-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/GettyImages-1343594336-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/GettyImages-1343594336-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/GettyImages-1343594336-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/GettyImages-1343594336-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/GettyImages-1343594336-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/GettyImages-1343594336-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is a sprawling forest featuring redwood groves and rare wildlife, as well as trails, picnic areas and campsites. \u003ccite>(John Hudson Photography/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"besthikessouthbay\">\u003c/a>Wildlife hikes in South Bay and on the Peninsula\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=27619\">Franklin Point Trail\u003c/a> in San Mateo leads to dunes and magnificent empty beaches. Once on the lookout, you might be able to get quite close to elephant seals. There’s also a chance to see whales, dolphins, and seabirds around.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During a low tide, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/parks/fitzgerald-marine-reserve\">Fitzgerald Marine Reserve\u003c/a> in San Mateo is a great place to enjoy the tide pools. You can see sea creatures like nudibranchs and sea stars.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://openspacetrust.org/hike/mindego-hill/\">Mindego Hill trail in the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve\u003c/a> is a favorite location for bobcats and rabbits. If this strenuous hike is not for you, another recommendation is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/ancient-oaks\">Ancient Oaks trail\u003c/a> — a great place to see woodland birds.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77890\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 3627px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77890\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/35/2015/06/8443220498_1708484588_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3627\" height=\"2258\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2015/06/8443220498_1708484588_o.jpg 3627w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2015/06/8443220498_1708484588_o-400x249.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2015/06/8443220498_1708484588_o-800x498.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2015/06/8443220498_1708484588_o-1440x896.jpg 1440w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2015/06/8443220498_1708484588_o-1180x735.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2015/06/8443220498_1708484588_o-960x598.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3627px) 100vw, 3627px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A northern elephant seal along the California coast. Elephant seals come out of the water to molt between May and July and to breed between December and April. \u003ccite>(Frank Schulenburg/flickr)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Beyond the Bay Area\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>You can see western monarchs overwintering at the Monarch Butterfly Grove in \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=541\">Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=666\">Forest of Nisene Marks State Park\u003c/a> in Santa Cruz, just south of the Peninsula, is a great hiking area, and you’re bound to see a banana slug or two on your hikes.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/henrycowell/\">Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park\u003c/a> in Felton has some great trails to see banana slugs.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>See California condors and rare bats at \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/pinn/\">Pinnacles National Park\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Enjoy a coastal hike and see some cool tide pools at \u003ca href=\"https://www.treesandtents.com/trailguide/pillar-point-loop-easy-coastal-walk-near-half-moon-bay/#:~:text=When%20the%20weather%20is%20stormy,the%20famous%20Mavericks%20surf%20break.\">Pillar Point and Mavericks Cliff trail\u003c/a> in Half Moon Bay.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>See migrating Sandhill Cranes near \u003ca href=\"https://wildlife.ca.gov/Regions/3/Crane-Tour\">Lodi in the California Delta\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1983212\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1983212\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/35/2023/06/RS59528_025_KQEDScience_IntCommunitySchoolOakland_10202022-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A monarch butterfly rests on a plant outside.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/06/RS59528_025_KQEDScience_IntCommunitySchoolOakland_10202022-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/06/RS59528_025_KQEDScience_IntCommunitySchoolOakland_10202022-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/06/RS59528_025_KQEDScience_IntCommunitySchoolOakland_10202022-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/06/RS59528_025_KQEDScience_IntCommunitySchoolOakland_10202022-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/06/RS59528_025_KQEDScience_IntCommunitySchoolOakland_10202022-qut-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/06/RS59528_025_KQEDScience_IntCommunitySchoolOakland_10202022-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A monarch butterfly lands on a plant growing in the schoolyard at International Community School in Oakland on Oct. 20, 2022. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"tellus\">\u003c/a>Tell us: What else would you like an explainer on from KQED?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At KQED News, we know that it can sometimes be hard to track down the answers to navigate life in the Bay Area in 2023. We’ve published \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/coronavirus-resources-and-explainers\">clear, practical explainers and guides about COVID-19\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11936674/how-to-prepare-for-this-weeks-atmospheric-river-storm-sandbags-emergency-kits-and-more\">how to cope with intense winter weather\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11821950/how-to-safely-attend-a-protest-in-the-bay-area\">how to exercise your right to protest safely\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So tell us: What do you need to know more about? Tell us, and you could see your question answered online or on social media. What you submit will make our reporting stronger, and help us decide what to cover here on our site and on KQED Public Radio, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[hearken id=\"10483\" src=\"https://modules.wearehearken.com/kqed/embed/10483.js\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story was originally published on November 24.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>From \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1984932/how-can-i-protect-my-dog-from-san-francisco-coyotes\">coyotes\u003c/a> to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1985049/how-to-see-monarch-butterflies-are-visiting-california\">monarch butterflies\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/11762/river-otters-are-thriving-all-over-the-bay-area#:~:text=River%20otters%20have%20proven%20themselves,the%20continued%20otter%20population%20growth.\">river otters\u003c/a> to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/27260/banana-slugs-secret-of-the-slime\">banana slugs\u003c/a>, the Bay Area — and California more widely — offers an incredible array of wildlife and biodiversity on our front doorstep.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you have loved ones visiting for the holiday season, it’s a great time to get outdoors on a hike to see the many species of slimy, furry, majestic animals California has to offer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#besthikessanfrancisco\">Wildlife hikes in San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#besthikeseastbay\">Wildlife hikes in East Bay\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#besthikesnorthbay\">Wildlife hikes in North Bay\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#besthikessouthbay\">Wildlife hikes in South Bay and the Peninsula\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>California is home to over 30,000 species of plants and animals — and over half of them are in the Bay Area alone. The state is a hotspot for biodiversity thanks to its Mediterranean climate, our huge degree of latitudes and the wide range of habitats for plants and animals. With our soaring mountains and low-valley deserts, we also have the greatest range of elevation of any state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1985513\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1985513\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1252553761-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1252553761-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1252553761-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1252553761-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1252553761-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1252553761-qut-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1252553761-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A banana slug eats from the soil in the Big Basin area of the Santa Cruz Mountains. \u003ccite>(Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Those latitudinal gradients also create all these different climates for different plants and animals to live in as well,” said Alison Young, co-director of the Center for Biodiversity and Community Science at the California Academy of Sciences.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Bay Area has many different ecosystems, from oak woodlands to shrubby chaparral, grasslands and redwood forests, said Julie Andersen, senior wildlife biologist at Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Each area hosts unique animal species, from acorn woodpeckers to kangaroo rats, burrowing owls, banana slugs and migratory birds. We are also located along the \u003ca href=\"https://www.audubon.org/pacific-flyway\">Pacific Flyway\u003c/a>, a major flight path for migratory birds in the Americas, extending from Alaska to Patagonia.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Learning how to coexist with nature, providing pathways for wildlife, and being respectful will hopefully allow our amazing wildlife species to continue to thrive,” Andersen said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#tellus\">Tell us: What else would you like to read a guide to from KQED?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>All this means that we’re spoiled for choice in the Bay Area and beyond for hikes that offer the chance to see a wide range of wildlife. And as for where the experts themselves favor, Young, a marine biologist, said she especially loves exploring the different tide pools in the Bay Area. Nudibranchs, seastars, and anemones are some of her favorite finds when out tide pooling, like those at \u003ca href=\"https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/MPAs/Duxbury-Reef\">Duxbury Reef\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/parks/fitzgerald-marine-reserve\">Fitzgerald Marine Reserve\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.treesandtents.com/trailguide/pillar-point-loop-easy-coastal-walk-near-half-moon-bay/#:~:text=When%20the%20weather%20is%20stormy,the%20famous%20Mavericks%20surf%20break.\">Pillar Points and Mavericks Cliffs Trail\u003c/a>. (Mark your calendars for the best times during the day to enjoy tide pools around the holidays, according to Young: The weekend after Thanksgiving, on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the day after Christmas.)\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When I talk to people about tide pooling, everyone’s always like, “Oh, like it’s great, but you just have to wake up so early in the morning. I just can’t do it.” But this time of year in the winter, our low tides are actually in the afternoon,” Young said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For an optimal tide-pooling experience, Young advises people to look for low tides between -1.0 feet and -1.4 feet on tide charts like \u003ca href=\"https://www.saltwatertides.com/\">Saltwater Tides\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/tide_predictions.html\">NOAA Tide Predictions\u003c/a>. She also advises folks to wear rubber boots or shoes with good tread to avoid slipping.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1930228\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1930228\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-800x450.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-960x540.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-240x135.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-375x211.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/08/Emily-at-Pillar-ooint-2-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Emily Otstott, a graduate student at San Francisco State University, searches for nudibranchs in the tidepools at Pillar Point, just north of Half Moon Bay, California, as part of her work for the California Academy of Sciences. \u003ccite>(Josh Cassidy/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for a list of some favorite Bay Area trails from the \u003ca href=\"https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/HZzRC0R94PIrAv8rCwOQ7m?domain=url.avanan.click\">California Academy of Sciences\u003c/a> and KQED staff that showcase our magnificent biodiversity. Be sure to \u003ca href=\"https://www.inaturalist.org/\">download the iNaturalist app\u003c/a>, log your sightings, and have a great time admiring our wonderful wildlife. \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1AD26VqjvhrvZt9EGcWGf_ol-0j-dj5s&usp=sharing\">You can also consult our map of the best wildlife hikes around the Bay Area:\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1AD26VqjvhrvZt9EGcWGf_ol-0j-dj5s&ehbc=2E312F&ll=37.82111339029839%2C-122.2362494962034&z=9\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"besthikessanfrancisco\">\u003c/a>Wildlife hikes in San Francisco\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parksconservancy.org/gallery/red-tailed-hawk\">See the red-tailed hawk in the Golden Gate Park\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>While you’re in the area, don’t forget to pay a visit to the \u003ca href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/facilities/facility/details/Bison-Paddock-224\">bison paddock at Golden Gate Park\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/wildparrots/\">See some wild parrots on Telegraph Hill\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Don’t forget about the sea lions on \u003ca href=\"https://www.pier39.com/sealions/\">Pier 39 in Embarcadero\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>See swans and turtles at the \u003ca href=\"https://palaceoffinearts.com/\">Palace of Fine Arts\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>If you’re on \u003ca href=\"https://goldengateaudubon.org/conservation/snowy-plovers/snowy-plovers-in-san-francisco/\">Ocean Beach\u003c/a>, be on the lookout for Snowy Plovers (and if you’ve got a pole and snare, Dungeness Crab!)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>There are a few places in San Francisco where you might be able to see coyotes, such as Glen Canyon Park, Presidio, McLaren Park and Golden Gate Park. However, be warned that the number of conflicts between coyotes and people with dogs has been on the rise. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1984932/how-can-i-protect-my-dog-from-san-francisco-coyotes\">Here’s a guide about how to keep yourself and your pets safe with coyotes around\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1985509\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1985509\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/Bison_1-qut.jpg\" alt=\"bison-golden-gate-park\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/Bison_1-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/Bison_1-qut-800x450.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/Bison_1-qut-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/Bison_1-qut-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/Bison_1-qut-768x432.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/Bison_1-qut-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">San Francisco has been replenishing the bison herd in Golden Gate Park since the late 1800s. \u003ccite>(Erasmo Martinez)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"besthikesnorthbay\">\u003c/a>Wildlife hikes in North Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Head on over to \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/pore/learn/nature/tule_elk.htm\">Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin\u003c/a> to see tule elk, a native to California.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450\">Armstrong Redwoods in Sonoma\u003c/a> is a great spot to see some banana slugs, especially after the rain.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>One recommended spot to see spawning salmon is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/wildlife_viewing_cohosalmon.htm\">Leo T. Cronin Fish Viewing Area\u003c/a> in Marin. The best time to see them is from early October to late December.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>If you’re at \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm\">Muir Woods National Monument\u003c/a>, be sure to look around for banana slugs.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>See river otters at \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacounty.com/lodging/spring-lake-regional-park\">Spring Lake Regional Park in Sonoma\u003c/a>. Take part in the \u003ca href=\"https://riverotterecology.org/otter-spotter-community-based-science/\">Otter Spotter\u003c/a>, a community science program designed to collect, map and save otter sightings.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Looking to do some kayaking to see some bioluminescent plankton? Book a tour in \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/pore/learn/nature/otherlifeforms.htm\">Tomales Bay\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1983841/glittering-tides-where-to-spot-bioluminescence-in-the-bay-area\">read our KQED guide to spotting bioluminescence\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The annual gray whale migration blows through Sonoma County from January to May, with good opportunities for whale spotting\u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomacounty.com/articles/whale-watching-along-sonoma-coast\"> all along the Sonoma Coast\u003c/a>, like at Salt Point State Park. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11953794/where-can-i-see-whales-around-the-bay-area\">Read KQED’s guide to seeing whales around the Bay Area.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/MPAs/Duxbury-Reef\">Duxbury Reef\u003c/a> in the southernmost part of Point Reyes in Marin is a great spot for tide pooling.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1985512\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1985512\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1156639917-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1294\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1156639917-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1156639917-qut-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1156639917-qut-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1156639917-qut-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1156639917-qut-768x518.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/11/GettyImages-1156639917-qut-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">North American river otter (Lontra canadensis). \u003ccite>(C. Dani and I. Jeske / De Agostini Picture Library via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"besthikeseastbay\">\u003c/a>Wildlife hikes in East Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Head to \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden\">Tilden Regional Park\u003c/a>, Berkeley, to see banana slugs, newts, and salamanders. Take note that some roads in the park are closed to make way for newt crossings during newt migration season from November until March.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/reinhardt-redwood\">Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park\u003c/a> is also another great place to see banana slugs and salamanders, especially during or after the rain. “I think visiting the redwoods when it’s raining is one of the most magical things you can do,” Young said.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Not a trail, but a great spot to see the fastest bird in the world, the Peregrine Falcon. The falcons have called the \u003ca href=\"https://visit.berkeley.edu/campus-attractions/campanile\">Historic Campanile\u003c/a> on the UC Berkeley Campus their home since 2016. \u003ca href=\"https://calfalcons.berkeley.edu/\">See them live via their webcams\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You might also be able to see more Peregrine Falcons in \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/castle-rock\">Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area\u003c/a>, Contra Costa.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>If you’re looking for \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1984392/its-tarantula-mating-season-in-the-bay-area-heres-where-to-see-some-fuzzy-friends\">tarantulas during their mating season\u003c/a> (peaks in mid-October),\u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/sunol\"> Sunol Regional Wilderness\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/mountdiablo/\">Mount Diablo\u003c/a> are great places to see them.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>To see some turkeys in the area, you can head on over to the Strawberry Creek fire trail in \u003ca href=\"https://recwell.berkeley.edu/self-guided-adventures-strawberry-canyon/\">Strawberry Canyon\u003c/a> in Berkeley.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You can see rabbits, lizards, snowy egrets, scaup and many other birds at \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/martin-luther-king\">Martin Luther King Shoreline Park\u003c/a> in Oakland.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Bat rays and night herons at \u003ca href=\"https://www.lakemerritt.org/\">Lake Merrit\u003c/a> are animals you can look out for in Oakland.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During the winter, western monarch butterflies make their way to a number of overwintering sites in the Bay Area. You can also see them at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ebparks.org/parks/ardenwood\">Ardenwood Historic Farm,\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/parks-recreation/parks/aquatic-park\">Berkeley Aquatic Park\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.albanyca.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/56/1670\">Albany Hill Park\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1984337\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1984337\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/GettyImages-1343594336-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A view of tall redwood trees seen towering above.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/GettyImages-1343594336-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/GettyImages-1343594336-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/GettyImages-1343594336-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/GettyImages-1343594336-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/GettyImages-1343594336-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/GettyImages-1343594336-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/GettyImages-1343594336-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/09/GettyImages-1343594336-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is a sprawling forest featuring redwood groves and rare wildlife, as well as trails, picnic areas and campsites. \u003ccite>(John Hudson Photography/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"besthikessouthbay\">\u003c/a>Wildlife hikes in South Bay and on the Peninsula\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=27619\">Franklin Point Trail\u003c/a> in San Mateo leads to dunes and magnificent empty beaches. Once on the lookout, you might be able to get quite close to elephant seals. There’s also a chance to see whales, dolphins, and seabirds around.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>During a low tide, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/parks/fitzgerald-marine-reserve\">Fitzgerald Marine Reserve\u003c/a> in San Mateo is a great place to enjoy the tide pools. You can see sea creatures like nudibranchs and sea stars.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://openspacetrust.org/hike/mindego-hill/\">Mindego Hill trail in the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve\u003c/a> is a favorite location for bobcats and rabbits. If this strenuous hike is not for you, another recommendation is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/ancient-oaks\">Ancient Oaks trail\u003c/a> — a great place to see woodland birds.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_77890\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 3627px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77890\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/35/2015/06/8443220498_1708484588_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3627\" height=\"2258\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2015/06/8443220498_1708484588_o.jpg 3627w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2015/06/8443220498_1708484588_o-400x249.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2015/06/8443220498_1708484588_o-800x498.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2015/06/8443220498_1708484588_o-1440x896.jpg 1440w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2015/06/8443220498_1708484588_o-1180x735.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2015/06/8443220498_1708484588_o-960x598.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3627px) 100vw, 3627px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A northern elephant seal along the California coast. Elephant seals come out of the water to molt between May and July and to breed between December and April. \u003ccite>(Frank Schulenburg/flickr)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Beyond the Bay Area\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>You can see western monarchs overwintering at the Monarch Butterfly Grove in \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=541\">Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=666\">Forest of Nisene Marks State Park\u003c/a> in Santa Cruz, just south of the Peninsula, is a great hiking area, and you’re bound to see a banana slug or two on your hikes.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/henrycowell/\">Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park\u003c/a> in Felton has some great trails to see banana slugs.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>See California condors and rare bats at \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/pinn/\">Pinnacles National Park\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Enjoy a coastal hike and see some cool tide pools at \u003ca href=\"https://www.treesandtents.com/trailguide/pillar-point-loop-easy-coastal-walk-near-half-moon-bay/#:~:text=When%20the%20weather%20is%20stormy,the%20famous%20Mavericks%20surf%20break.\">Pillar Point and Mavericks Cliff trail\u003c/a> in Half Moon Bay.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>See migrating Sandhill Cranes near \u003ca href=\"https://wildlife.ca.gov/Regions/3/Crane-Tour\">Lodi in the California Delta\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1983212\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1983212\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/35/2023/06/RS59528_025_KQEDScience_IntCommunitySchoolOakland_10202022-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A monarch butterfly rests on a plant outside.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/06/RS59528_025_KQEDScience_IntCommunitySchoolOakland_10202022-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/06/RS59528_025_KQEDScience_IntCommunitySchoolOakland_10202022-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/06/RS59528_025_KQEDScience_IntCommunitySchoolOakland_10202022-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/06/RS59528_025_KQEDScience_IntCommunitySchoolOakland_10202022-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/06/RS59528_025_KQEDScience_IntCommunitySchoolOakland_10202022-qut-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/06/RS59528_025_KQEDScience_IntCommunitySchoolOakland_10202022-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A monarch butterfly lands on a plant growing in the schoolyard at International Community School in Oakland on Oct. 20, 2022. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"tellus\">\u003c/a>Tell us: What else would you like an explainer on from KQED?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At KQED News, we know that it can sometimes be hard to track down the answers to navigate life in the Bay Area in 2023. 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"content": "\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1982309/san-mateo-countys-new-sea-level-rise-plan-calls-for-a-100-foot-buffer-zone-for-shoreline-development\">San Mateo sea-level rise planners\u003c/a> have proposed building \u003ca href=\"https://oneshoreline.org/projects/millbrae-burlingame/\">an off-shore tidal lagoon from the southern edge of San Francisco International Airport to the northern tip of the city of San Mateo\u003c/a>. They want to constrict it with an artificial barrier that would come with a series of doors — tidal gates that would close during big storms or high tides.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"John Callaway, wetlands restoration ecologist, University of San Francisco\"]‘There needs to be coordination with other communities around the bay because if you just build a levee or a seawall, you’re just pushing sea-level rise into other communities.’[/pullquote]The goal of the project is to protect Burlingame’s economic corridor — home to a slew of airport hotels, restaurants and tech companies like Meta — from future rising seas as well as inland flooding along half a dozen creeks that flow through the area toward San Francisco Bay, said Len Materman, CEO of OneShoreline, the county’s Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Climate change will affect those ecosystems as the water level rises, and we want to create sustainable ecosystems that we can manage,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The idea is that operators would raise the doors when tides are high, or storms are intense to block water from running over the shoreline.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1985926\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 3108px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.39.00-PM-1.png\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1985926\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.39.00-PM-1.png\" alt='An illustrated map showing \"Footprints of conceptual alternatives considered\" with purple, red and yellow lines. ' width=\"3108\" height=\"1686\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.39.00-PM-1.png 3108w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.39.00-PM-1-800x434.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.39.00-PM-1-1020x553.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.39.00-PM-1-160x87.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.39.00-PM-1-768x417.png 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.39.00-PM-1-1536x833.png 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.39.00-PM-1-2048x1111.png 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.39.00-PM-1-1920x1042.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3108px) 100vw, 3108px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">San Mateo County sea-level rise planners would like to protect the Burlingame shoreline with an offshore barrier that would create a sometimes artificial lagoon within San Francisco Bay. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of OneShoreline)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Still in its conceptual phase, the project resembles a system in Venice, where inflatable floodgates fill with air during high tides and storms. Materman said it could feature oyster beds that act like a reef and benefit the environment by creating a habitat for marine life.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The county could install a pump to control inland flooding from heavy rain storms. When the tides fall and the water recede, the operators lower the doors, allowing bay water to permeate the wetland area again.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One draft design includes an extension of the Bay Trail running over the tidal gates and a short living sea wall jetting out from the base.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They’ve proposed building the nearly three-mile-long offshore barrier from Millbrae to Coyote Point within the city of San Mateo. At first, the tidal doors would be open 99% of the time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=\"science_1985322,science_1984830,science_1982875\" label=\"Related Stories\"]As seas rise, the system would likely close more often, Materman said. Scientists project the San Francisco Bay could rise by a foot by 2050 — at which point the doors would close for an hour a day — and 3 feet by the end of the century, when the gates could close for up to 7 hours a day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The county is currently studying the area’s adaptation options, including looking at the impacts and costs of the tidal door system.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the county doesn’t take action, Materman said rising seas could inundate much of this area, including parts of Highway 101 and Burlingame’s economic corridor filled with hotel branches like Marriott, Hilton and Embassy Suites. The area also has a waterfront dim sum restaurant, businesses like It’s-It Ice Cream and the software company Groupup. The estimated \u003ca href=\"https://www.bcdc.ca.gov/cm/2023/04-06-Briefing-Funding-and-Investment-Framework-presentation.pdf\">price of preparing San Mateo County’s shoreline is $11 billion\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A solution from rising bay water to stormwater\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Materman said the tidal system would also give creeks room to drain during heavy rainfall and storms.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It would be a win-win in creating capacity for stormwater [to drain and] to not cause flooding in areas along the bay,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1985927\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2112px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.42.56-PM.png\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1985927\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.42.56-PM.png\" alt='A map showing the \"Current 100-year plan\" by the San Francisco Bay.' width=\"2112\" height=\"1170\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.42.56-PM.png 2112w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.42.56-PM-800x443.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.42.56-PM-1020x565.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.42.56-PM-160x89.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.42.56-PM-768x425.png 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.42.56-PM-1536x851.png 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.42.56-PM-2048x1135.png 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.42.56-PM-672x372.png 672w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.42.56-PM-1038x576.png 1038w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-20-at-4.42.56-PM-1920x1064.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2112px) 100vw, 2112px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Protecting Burlingame’s economic corridor is important for San Mateo County sea-level rise planners. If they were to flood, the county map of the current 100-year floodplain shows water swamping much of the existing shoreline. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of OneShoreline)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>San Mateo County will be the most at-risk California county from sea-level rise by the end of the century, with more than 40% of the county’s land at risk from rising seas, according to Materman. He said out-of-the-box ideas are needed to prepare for the slow-rolling climate impact. The county aims to adapt its 53 miles of bayshore for 10 feet of water beyond today’s high tide levels.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Materman said the project could remove much of the area from the Federal Emergency Management Agency flood zone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Planners are also studying two more traditional alternatives: fortifying creeks and the shoreline with levees or building barriers along the shore with gates and pump stations at each creek.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re going to need to do something along the shoreline that’s fairly dramatic from the old business as usual of just rebuilding a levee, which in the long term is not the best investment of our resources,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Syed Murtuza, public works director for the city of Burlingame, said the lagoon proposal would be less costly and intrusive than building levees.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Close to one-third of our city revenues come from that area,” he said. “It’s very important to make sure the financial well-being of the city is protected from sea-level rise.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>But would it benefit the existing wetland?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Nícola Ulibarrí, a UC Irvine professor of Urban Planning who studies flooding and climate policy, applauded the ingenuity of the idea.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I like the fact that it is flexible,” she said. “I think it’s a great design relative to options like a levee or a sea wall that will always be there\u003ci>.”\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Ulibarrí said that removing the area from the federal flood zone maps would be premature, given the pace and scale of climate warming \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1984927/what-does-unavoidable-west-antarctic-ice-shelf-melt-mean-for-the-bay-area\">causing rapid ice melt and sea-level rise\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The problem is if this ever fails, suddenly you have even more development at risk, damage and even more lives potentially lost,” she said. “So, there’s this potential feedback loop where we put this in to protect people, but then long term, it might backfire.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Elliott White Jr., a coastal ecosystem scientist at Stanford University, said the artificial lagoon could have unintended consequences.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the doors closed more often as the sea rose, the gates would cut off the mudflat from the bay. In the long run, White said this would harm the ecosystem because sediment or dirt in bay water helps build it up. He said this could create a “sediment-starved” wetland that won’t keep up with the pace of rising sea levels.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you start with the premise that this is already an unhealthy ecosystem and you’re adding something that will reduce its resilience and that reduction is going to increase over time, then you’re effectively dooming that part of the landscape to never be a functioning ecosystem in the long term,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>White points to Venice, Italy, where the inflatable floodgates fill with air during high tides and storms. The barrier is similar to the lagoon proposal in that it is flexible and responsive to weather and waves.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In the Venice example, they’ve already greatly exceeded how many times they thought it would be open,” he said, recognizing that the gates have helped keep the city from flooding. “Now they have this very expensive structure operating at a capacity they never truly intended.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>John Callaway, a wetlands restoration ecologist at the University of San Francisco, agrees the project could negatively impact the remaining wetland habitat in the area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The longer the doors are closed, it has implications for water quality because if an area is diked off and not connected to the tides, it’s much more likely to be impacted by pollutants coming down and accumulating that then lead to algal blooms,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Callaway said he is also worried that when the doors are up, they will push the excess water elsewhere, “increasing flooding in other areas.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There needs to be coordination with other communities around the bay because if you just build a levee or a seawall, you’re just pushing sea-level rise into other communities,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Materman, with OneShoreline, said the proposal would allow them to manage a healthy lagoon and ensure the mudflats remain instead of being pounded by open water as seas rise.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’d rather manage a habitat for the shoreline than just add more open water to the bay,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>As seas rise, the system would likely close more often, Materman said. Scientists project the San Francisco Bay could rise by a foot by 2050 — at which point the doors would close for an hour a day — and 3 feet by the end of the century, when the gates could close for up to 7 hours a day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The county is currently studying the area’s adaptation options, including looking at the impacts and costs of the tidal door system.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the county doesn’t take action, Materman said rising seas could inundate much of this area, including parts of Highway 101 and Burlingame’s economic corridor filled with hotel branches like Marriott, Hilton and Embassy Suites. The area also has a waterfront dim sum restaurant, businesses like It’s-It Ice Cream and the software company Groupup. 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If they were to flood, the county map of the current 100-year floodplain shows water swamping much of the existing shoreline. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of OneShoreline)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>San Mateo County will be the most at-risk California county from sea-level rise by the end of the century, with more than 40% of the county’s land at risk from rising seas, according to Materman. He said out-of-the-box ideas are needed to prepare for the slow-rolling climate impact. The county aims to adapt its 53 miles of bayshore for 10 feet of water beyond today’s high tide levels.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Materman said the project could remove much of the area from the Federal Emergency Management Agency flood zone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Planners are also studying two more traditional alternatives: fortifying creeks and the shoreline with levees or building barriers along the shore with gates and pump stations at each creek.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re going to need to do something along the shoreline that’s fairly dramatic from the old business as usual of just rebuilding a levee, which in the long term is not the best investment of our resources,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Syed Murtuza, public works director for the city of Burlingame, said the lagoon proposal would be less costly and intrusive than building levees.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Close to one-third of our city revenues come from that area,” he said. “It’s very important to make sure the financial well-being of the city is protected from sea-level rise.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>But would it benefit the existing wetland?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Nícola Ulibarrí, a UC Irvine professor of Urban Planning who studies flooding and climate policy, applauded the ingenuity of the idea.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I like the fact that it is flexible,” she said. “I think it’s a great design relative to options like a levee or a sea wall that will always be there\u003ci>.”\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Ulibarrí said that removing the area from the federal flood zone maps would be premature, given the pace and scale of climate warming \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1984927/what-does-unavoidable-west-antarctic-ice-shelf-melt-mean-for-the-bay-area\">causing rapid ice melt and sea-level rise\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The problem is if this ever fails, suddenly you have even more development at risk, damage and even more lives potentially lost,” she said. “So, there’s this potential feedback loop where we put this in to protect people, but then long term, it might backfire.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Elliott White Jr., a coastal ecosystem scientist at Stanford University, said the artificial lagoon could have unintended consequences.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the doors closed more often as the sea rose, the gates would cut off the mudflat from the bay. In the long run, White said this would harm the ecosystem because sediment or dirt in bay water helps build it up. He said this could create a “sediment-starved” wetland that won’t keep up with the pace of rising sea levels.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you start with the premise that this is already an unhealthy ecosystem and you’re adding something that will reduce its resilience and that reduction is going to increase over time, then you’re effectively dooming that part of the landscape to never be a functioning ecosystem in the long term,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>White points to Venice, Italy, where the inflatable floodgates fill with air during high tides and storms. The barrier is similar to the lagoon proposal in that it is flexible and responsive to weather and waves.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In the Venice example, they’ve already greatly exceeded how many times they thought it would be open,” he said, recognizing that the gates have helped keep the city from flooding. “Now they have this very expensive structure operating at a capacity they never truly intended.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>John Callaway, a wetlands restoration ecologist at the University of San Francisco, agrees the project could negatively impact the remaining wetland habitat in the area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The longer the doors are closed, it has implications for water quality because if an area is diked off and not connected to the tides, it’s much more likely to be impacted by pollutants coming down and accumulating that then lead to algal blooms,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Callaway said he is also worried that when the doors are up, they will push the excess water elsewhere, “increasing flooding in other areas.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There needs to be coordination with other communities around the bay because if you just build a levee or a seawall, you’re just pushing sea-level rise into other communities,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Materman, with OneShoreline, said the proposal would allow them to manage a healthy lagoon and ensure the mudflats remain instead of being pounded by open water as seas rise.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>A couple of relatively quiet fire seasons in California could lull residents into thinking the state’s worst years of fire destruction are behind them. But fire experts who gathered this month at a meeting of the \u003ca href=\"https://fireecology.org/calendar-entries/firecongress23\">Association for Fire Ecology in Monterey\u003c/a> are under no such delusion.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California is still in an era of worsening fires in a time of accelerating climate change. The state still has much to learn about enabling beneficial fire and avoiding destruction from out-of-control \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/wildfires\">wildfires\u003c/a>. And it still lacks the political will to make the hardest choices about building and rebuilding in fire country.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite all the experience California has had over the past decade of explosive fire growth, extreme wildfire is still poorly understood. But there are reasons for hope, including the expanded role Indigenous people play in state, national and international fire policy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here are a few key takeaways from a gathering of some of California’s most influential fire experts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>California needs to redesign its ‘fire antagonistic’ neighborhoods\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Standing in front of a crowded auditorium, Zeke Lunder showed Google Street View slides of the town of Paradise before the 2018 Camp Fire:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Streets thick with trees and brush, houses close together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And then, he showed the after images: Neighborhoods scraped clean down to bare dirt. [pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Zeke Lunder, founder, Deer Creek Resources\"]‘We need to anticipate that these towns are going to burn down, and we should redevelop them radically after it happens.’[/pullquote]Lunder has spent his career in fire, with experience both in fire suppression and lighting beneficial burns. He now runs Deer Creek Resources, a wildfire mapping and consulting company, and has a thesis: more towns across California are primed to burn down than ever. He said the state is not planning for that — but it should.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We need to anticipate that these towns are going to burn down, and we should redevelop them radically after it happens,” Lunder said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Five years ago, the Camp Fire, one of California’s most destructive wildfires of all time, killed 85 people, destroyed thousands of structures and decimated the town of Paradise.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the town has rebuilt, it has repeated some of the same poor planning mistakes, Lunder said. It’s a tragic example of a place that has wasted an opportunity to embrace a safer fire future.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He points, for example, to the housing lots on the edge of town. A road curves along a ridgeline with skinny hilltop homes packed close together — their property running down into a steep, inaccessible canyon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s barely enough room for a house,” Lunder said. “And then, everyone’s got an acre-and-a-half of land that’s so steep. There’s no way to manage this land.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Part of the reason the Camp Fire burned so intensely was that vegetation in that canyon was not regularly cleared. So, residents did not have extra time to evacuate, and firefighters did not have a good chance of taking a stand against the fire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, those lots are the same.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And people are constructing houses in the same places. Every home that’s built in its old footprint is an obstacle to a safer redevelopment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Lunder’s reimagining, these dangerous hillside lots could have been transformed into a park that would act as a break in the forest that is otherwise a continuous bed of fuel, leaving the neighborhoods beyond much safer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1985812\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 961px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1985812 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/231212-Deer-Creek-Resources-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of a tract of land divided into lots.\" width=\"961\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/231212-Deer-Creek-Resources-KQED.jpg 961w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/231212-Deer-Creek-Resources-KQED-800x499.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/231212-Deer-Creek-Resources-KQED-160x100.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/231212-Deer-Creek-Resources-KQED-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Property boundaries in the town of Paradise show a row of long lots diving into a steep canyon at one end of town. Vegetation in this canyon could not be easily cleared and provided tinder for the Camp Fire as it raced up the hillside. Instead of redrawing property boundaries in Paradise, local authorities have allowed them to remain largely the same. \u003ccite>(Zeke Lunder/Deer Creek Resources)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“We spent $2 billion to scrape all the houses off the ridge and clean up the toxic waste,” he said. “We could have used another hundred million and bought 5,000 lots [to turn into a park]. But we had no plan. The park district is looking to acquire land for fire buffers. But it’s too late.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Money from the federal and state governments for fuel treatments (thinning, chipping, prescribed burns) has been pouring into communities. But when neighborhoods have been built so the landscape around them can’t be managed, all the money in the world won’t make a difference.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lunder showed another image that, at first glance, looked like the “before” of Paradise: a rural road choked with greenery vying for space with houses intermixed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This isn’t Paradise here, this is Pollock Pines,” he said, referring to the town west of Lake Tahoe in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. “It hasn’t burned yet, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t.” [pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Zeke Lunder, founder, Deer Creek Resources\"]‘This isn’t Paradise here. This is Pollock Pines. It hasn’t burned yet, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t.’[/pullquote]More examples around the state showed the extent of the problem: images from the area around Nevada City, Grass Valley and Marin County, followed by the Oakland hills, were all worryingly crowded with fire fuel and not designed to enable fuel treatment projects.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s not physically possible, given the configuration of many of these places, to even do the work,” Lunder said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lunder said places should be redesigned with fire in mind if they are rebuilt. He pointed to the area burned by the Angora Fire near Fallen Leaf Lake, south of Tahoe, in 2007, where neighborhoods were built to align with the canyon. That meant the spine of the road system followed the winds flowing through the canyon. As a result, the Angora Fire hopscotched from house to house easily, leaving a trail of destruction.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If we’ve been thinking about this before we built a subdivision, maybe we could have oriented the streets perpendicular to the prevailing wind,” he said. “But we don’t think about that, nowhere do we think about that when we build a subdivision.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, it’s been rebuilt with the same alignment and the same house-to-house potential for the next fire to take it out. Lunder called this type of community “fire antagonistic.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s not that [the neighborhoods] were developed without fire in mind, it’s that they’re actively in fire’s face. What are you going to do about that? We see how that’s working out,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lunder acknowledged that there are huge hurdles. Counties need a tax base for this work to happen. They need the political will to make decisions like redesigning subdivisions and not allowing some redevelopment that is surely to be unpopular. He is also sensitive to the worry that lower-income residents can be displaced from communities in redevelopment. So, that needs to be considered too, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“But we need to start thinking about this now,” Lunder said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What causes megafires?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Extreme fires, sometimes called “megafires,” are at fault for a lot of the things we don’t like about fire. Burned neighborhoods. Lost lives. Charred landscapes where everything from the trees to the microbes in the soil are killed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So it’s worth understanding how these fires — so intense they’re impervious to firefighters’ efforts — happen and what, if anything, can be done to prevent them. Extreme fires were the topic of a suite of talks held at the same conference.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In some respects, we know what drives them:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Hotter, drier conditions exacerbated by climate change\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A longer fire season, also thanks to climate change\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>More chaotic weather patterns can promote the development of pyroconvection (when a fire creates its own weather system) and prompt erratic and sudden fire behaviors, overwhelming firefighters’ efforts\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The history of fire suppression, tree plantations and invasive species\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>But there are still big gaps in knowledge and no surefire indicators pointing to why some fires merely become big while others go on to become extreme. Some \u003ca href=\"https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/pnw/news/featured/making-megafire-study-explores-why-some-wildfires-grow-fast-and-furious\">surprising research\u003c/a> indicates that extreme fires have flourished under milder weather conditions compared to big fires that behaved more normally.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>How dry the previous two weeks had been, in these cases, seemed to play a role in influencing fire behavior.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andrea-Duane\">Andrea Duane\u003c/a>, a wildfire science researcher at UC Davis, concluded her talk with a sobering reminder that climate projections point toward worse fires in the future, so getting a better handle on extreme fires could not be more timely.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Empowering more indigenous fire\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Attendees of the conference said that if there is cause for future hope, it is the voices of native and Indigenous people who are gaining broader influence over California’s fire policy for their intimate knowledge of how to use fire to care for landscapes and people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A session about nurturing indigenous fire stewardship was at capacity, with people sitting on the floor and overflowing into the hall. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Lunder has spent his career in fire, with experience both in fire suppression and lighting beneficial burns. He now runs Deer Creek Resources, a wildfire mapping and consulting company, and has a thesis: more towns across California are primed to burn down than ever. He said the state is not planning for that — but it should.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We need to anticipate that these towns are going to burn down, and we should redevelop them radically after it happens,” Lunder said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Five years ago, the Camp Fire, one of California’s most destructive wildfires of all time, killed 85 people, destroyed thousands of structures and decimated the town of Paradise.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the town has rebuilt, it has repeated some of the same poor planning mistakes, Lunder said. It’s a tragic example of a place that has wasted an opportunity to embrace a safer fire future.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He points, for example, to the housing lots on the edge of town. A road curves along a ridgeline with skinny hilltop homes packed close together — their property running down into a steep, inaccessible canyon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s barely enough room for a house,” Lunder said. “And then, everyone’s got an acre-and-a-half of land that’s so steep. There’s no way to manage this land.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Part of the reason the Camp Fire burned so intensely was that vegetation in that canyon was not regularly cleared. So, residents did not have extra time to evacuate, and firefighters did not have a good chance of taking a stand against the fire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, those lots are the same.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And people are constructing houses in the same places. Every home that’s built in its old footprint is an obstacle to a safer redevelopment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Lunder’s reimagining, these dangerous hillside lots could have been transformed into a park that would act as a break in the forest that is otherwise a continuous bed of fuel, leaving the neighborhoods beyond much safer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1985812\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 961px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1985812 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/231212-Deer-Creek-Resources-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of a tract of land divided into lots.\" width=\"961\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/231212-Deer-Creek-Resources-KQED.jpg 961w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/231212-Deer-Creek-Resources-KQED-800x499.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/231212-Deer-Creek-Resources-KQED-160x100.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/231212-Deer-Creek-Resources-KQED-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Property boundaries in the town of Paradise show a row of long lots diving into a steep canyon at one end of town. Vegetation in this canyon could not be easily cleared and provided tinder for the Camp Fire as it raced up the hillside. Instead of redrawing property boundaries in Paradise, local authorities have allowed them to remain largely the same. \u003ccite>(Zeke Lunder/Deer Creek Resources)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“We spent $2 billion to scrape all the houses off the ridge and clean up the toxic waste,” he said. “We could have used another hundred million and bought 5,000 lots [to turn into a park]. But we had no plan. The park district is looking to acquire land for fire buffers. But it’s too late.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Money from the federal and state governments for fuel treatments (thinning, chipping, prescribed burns) has been pouring into communities. But when neighborhoods have been built so the landscape around them can’t be managed, all the money in the world won’t make a difference.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lunder showed another image that, at first glance, looked like the “before” of Paradise: a rural road choked with greenery vying for space with houses intermixed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This isn’t Paradise here, this is Pollock Pines,” he said, referring to the town west of Lake Tahoe in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. “It hasn’t burned yet, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t.” \u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>We’ve seen it so many times: A young, handsome man rushed into the emergency room with a gunshot wound. A flurry of white coats racing the clock. CPR, the heart zapper, the order for a scalpel. Stat! Then, finally, the flatline.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider’s biggest pet peeve. Where are the TV scripts about the elderly grandmothers dying of heart failure at home? What about an episode on the daughter still grieving her father’s fatal lung cancer 10 years later?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Acute, violent death is portrayed many, many, many times more than a natural death,” said Ungerleider, a practicing internal medicine doctor at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco and the founder of \u003ca href=\"https://endwellproject.org/\">End Well\u003c/a>, a nonprofit focused on shifting the American conversation around death.[pullquote align=\"right\" size=\"medium\" citation=\"Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, founder of End Well\"]‘We’re trying to embed ourselves within Hollywood. Our goal is to encourage them to write different kinds of inspiring, nuanced and diverse storylines that are more representative of what’s actually possible.’[/pullquote]Don’t even get her started on all the miraculous CPR recoveries where people’s eyes flutter open and they pop out of the hospital the next day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All these television tropes are causing real harm and ignore the complexity and choices people face at the end of life, Ungerleider said. They create unrealistic expectations that incurable diseases can be cured and false hope that our dying loved one won’t actually die, she added. And that has people begging for aggressive, painful treatments that will never work when they could be focusing on saying goodbye.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Flipping the script on death\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Ungerleider thinks Hollywood can do better. Through End Well’s annual speakers’ conference and collaboration with entertainment experts at USC Annenberg, she is on a mission to influence writers and producers to flip the script on the American way of death.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re trying to embed ourselves within Hollywood,” she said. “Our goal is to encourage them to write different kinds of inspiring, nuanced and diverse storylines that are more representative of what’s actually possible.” End Well’s signature conference — a kind of TED-style symposium on death and dying — has been held in San Francisco since 2017. 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Thousands more tuned into the livestream. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of End Well)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The speaker’s stage was also studded with stars. Talk show host and former Rockette, Amanda Kloots, talked about losing her husband to COVID-19. Comedian Tig Notaro told jokes about being diagnosed with breast cancer. Actress Yvette Nicole Brown, from network sitcoms like NBC’s \u003ci>Community\u003c/i> and CBS’ \u003ci>The Odd Couple\u003c/i>, was the emcee.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When my mom passed, I called all my friends whose mom had passed before and apologized,” Brown said. “Because until this moment, I had no idea. And my ‘It’s going to be better tomorrow’ and ‘She’s in a better place’ — that helps, not at all. And I now know that.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While other actors use their platforms to campaign against higher-profile causes like climate change and world poverty, Brown is using hers to talk about taking care of her father before he died.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>‘Talk about death’\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>“If you are a writer or producer or a comedian, talk about grief. Talk about death,” she told the conference audience.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>End Well also collaborates with researchers at USC Annenberg’s \u003ca href=\"https://hollywoodhealthandsociety.org/about-us/\">Hollywood, Health & Society\u003c/a> program, which offers free consultations with medical experts to TV and movie writers. It was launched in 2001 with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recognizing that entertainment profoundly impacts viewers’ health knowledge and behavior.[pullquote align=\"right\" size=\"medium\" citation=\"Yvette Nicole Brown, actress\"]‘If you are a writer or producer or a comedian, talk about grief. Talk about death.’[/pullquote]The program’s \u003ca href=\"https://endwellproject.org/pdf-death-on-tv/\">linguistic analysis\u003c/a> of TV and film scripts found writers were 82 times more likely to use the word “killing” and 30 times more likely to use the word “murder” than they were to use any one of 16 end-of-life terms, including “hospice,” “last will and testament,” or “chronic conditions.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ungerleider hopes writers will consult with her on how to portray end-of-life more accurately or read \u003ca href=\"https://endwellproject.org/pdf-death-on-tv/\">End Well’s white paper\u003c/a> on diversifying and expanding their storylines.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She said some shows are getting it right, like the last season of \u003ci>This Is Us \u003c/i>on NBC, which depicted Rebecca Pearson, the show’s matriarch, played by Mandy Moore, dying of Alzheimer’s and also featured several family discussions around advance planning and caretaking. Also notable, she said, is a depiction of hospice at home on the Netflix show \u003cem>From Scratch\u003c/em> and a storyline from ABC’s \u003ci>A Million Little Things\u003c/i> about a man with cancer choosing to end his life with aid-in-dying medication.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Researchers at USC are also working to understand what’s stopping most producers from using more realistic death narratives.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Entertainment is still a profit-driven system and the bottom line is viewership,” said Erica Rosenthal, director of research at USC Annenberg’s Norman Lear Center, which examines entertainment’s social, cultural and political impacts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And viewers want comfort and humor from their entertainment, she said. According to the group’s research from 2022, Hollywood executives were wary of storylines about death and dying, fearing they would alienate viewers who were already hungover from the pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Making end-of-life care funny\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>“There was a bit of a backlash against heavy-handed health storylines,” Rosenthal said, noting that comes with some real challenges for writers: “How do you make end-of-life care funny?”[aside postID=\"news_11838180,news_11813006,news_11810405\" label=\"Related coverage\"]Some industry outliers are convinced they can.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Death stories don’t have to be sad or sappy or depressing. You can tell death stories and laugh and learn,” said J.J. 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And then I got married, and well, I have to tell the truth, it ruined my sex life,” she said, sending the Swedes into a fit of laughter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hollywood is slowly opening up, Duncan said, who couldn’t believe producers were willing to do a show with the word “death” in the title.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I mean, that alone is amazing,” she said. “We had studio people say, ‘Oh, don’t say death too much,’ because it’s scary.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Any good story has set up, conflict, and resolution, Duncan added. Maybe a hero’s journey. And there’s no reason death can’t fit into the formula.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cp>In a landmark decision, the Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first gene-editing treatment to alleviate human illness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The FDA approved two gene therapies for anyone 12 and older suffering from the most severe form of \u003ca href=\"https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sickle-cell-disease\">sickle cell disease\u003c/a>. This brutal blood disorder has long been neglected by medical research.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The decisions are being hailed as milestones for treating sickle cell and for the rapidly advancing field of gene therapy, which is stirring excitement for the treatment of many diseases.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Sickle cell disease is a rare, debilitating and life-threatening blood disorder with significant unmet need, and we are excited to advance the field, especially for individuals whose lives have been severely disrupted by the disease by approving two cell-based gene therapies today,” says Dr. Nicole Verdun, director of the Office of Therapeutic Products within the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, in a statement. “Gene therapy holds the promise of delivering more targeted and effective treatments, especially for individuals with rare diseases where the current treatment options are limited.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I’m elated, excited, in awe,” \u003ca href=\"https://vcresearch.berkeley.edu/faculty/jennifer-doudna\">Jennifer Doudna\u003c/a> of the University of California, Berkeley, who helped discover the gene-editing technique called \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/series/773368439/the-crispr-revolution\">CRISPR\u003c/a> used in one of the sickle cell treatments, told NPR in an interview. “It’s an exciting day and the beginning of a new day in medicine.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote align=\"right\" size=\"medium\" citation=\"Jennifer Doudna, biochemistry professor, UC Berkeley,\"]‘I’m elated, excited, in awe. It’s an exciting day and the beginning of a new day in medicine.’[/pullquote]For the CRISPR treatment, which was developed by \u003ca href=\"https://www.vrtx.com/\">Vertex Pharmaceuticals\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://crisprtx.com/\">CRISPR Therapeutics\u003c/a>, both in Boston, doctors remove cells from each patient’s bone marrow, edit a gene with CRISPR and then infuse billions of the modified cells back into patients.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The edited cells produce a form of hemoglobin known as fetal hemoglobin, restoring the normal function of red blood cells. While not a cure for the disease, the hope is the therapy, brand name Casgevy, is designed to be a one-time treatment that will alleviate symptoms for a lifetime.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In\u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/media/173472/download\"> data presented to the FDA\u003c/a>, the treatment resolved the severe pain crises for at least 18 months for 29 of the subjects — 96.7%. The treatment has produced similar results for patients with a related condition known as \u003ca href=\"https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/beta-thalassemia/\">beta thalassemia.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The FDA approved another gene therapy called Lyfgenia, developed by \u003ca href=\"https://www.bluebirdbio.com/\">bluebird bio Inc\u003c/a>. of Somerville, Massachusetts, that doesn’t use CRISPR to treat sickle cell disease.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Treatment comes with a high price\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>However, the elation over the approvals was tempered by concerns the breakthrough treatments may not be accessible to many sickle cell patients.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They are both very expensive. Vertex says the wholesale price for Casgevy will be $2.2 million. Bluebird set the wholesale price of Lyfgenia at $3.1 million.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The treatments also require a complicated, arduous procedure many hospitals cannot provide. Many patients may find the treatment too physically and logistically daunting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We have a lot more work to do” to make gene-editing treatments widely available, Berkeley’s Doudna says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gene-editing, which allows scientists to manipulate the basic building blocks of life more easily than ever before, is being studied as a treatment for illnesses ranging from rare genetic disorders like muscular dystrophy to common ailments like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, AIDS and Alzheimer’s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_1985712\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1985712\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/GettyImages-528038920.jpg\" alt=\"A blond white woman in a lab coat stands looking to the camera with a smile and arms crossed in a laboratory as people work behind her.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/GettyImages-528038920.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/GettyImages-528038920-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/GettyImages-528038920-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/GettyImages-528038920-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/12/GettyImages-528038920-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jennifer Doudna, who helped discover the revolutionary gene-editing tool CRISPR, photographed in the Li Ka Shing Center on the Campus of UC Berkeley on Feb. 19, 2016. \u003ccite>(Nick Otto For The Washington Post via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sickle cell disease is caused by a genetic defect that produces an abnormal form of the protein hemoglobin, which red blood cells need to carry oxygen through the body. As a result, the red blood cells of sickle cell patients become misshapen sickle-shaped cells that get jammed inside blood vessels. That causes excruciating, unpredictable attacks of pain and damages vital organs, cutting patients’ lives short.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sickle cell disproportionately occurs among people of African, Middle Eastern and Indian descent, affecting millions around the world and about 100,000 in the U.S. Although a rare disease, sickle cell is one of the most common genetic disorders.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bone marrow transplants can cure some patients, but most can’t find a suitable donor. 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This is a very big deal.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A life transformed\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The approval of the CRISPR gene-editing treatment was also welcomed by\u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/12/25/784395525/a-young-mississippi-womans-journey-through-a-pioneering-gene-editing-experiment\"> Victoria Gray\u003c/a>, a Forest, Mississippi, sickle cell patient who was the first person to receive it in the U.S. NPR has had exclusive access to chronicle her experience since she was treated in 2019.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote align=\"right\" size=\"medium\" citation=\"Victoria Gray, sickle cell patient\"]‘Since I received the CRISPR treatment, I’ve had a new beginning. Most of all, I no longer have to fear dying and leaving my kids behind without a mother. My life is limitless now. I’m full of energy. I don’t have pain. It’s a real transformation.’[/pullquote]“I’m ecstatic. It’s a blessing that they approved this therapy. 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Those factors may put the treatment out of reach for those who need it most in the U.S., as well as in less affluent countries where the disease is most common.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote align=\"right\" size=\"medium\" citation=\"Melissa Creary, assistant professor, University of Michigan School of Public Health\"]‘I have a mixed reaction. … as this technology comes to market, it’s going to be really interesting to see the ways in which profit overtakes social justice.’[/pullquote]“I have a mixed reaction,” says \u003ca href=\"https://sph.umich.edu/faculty-profiles/creary-melissa.html\">Melissa Creary\u003c/a>, an assistant professor at the University of Michigan who studies sickle cell at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and has the disease herself. “I am excited about the promise that this technology has for those living with sickle cell disease. 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