California Projects

San Francisco Bay

Our Goals
Protecting and restoring critical bird and wildlife habitat throughout San Francisco Bay by conserving wetlands, enhancing eelgrass beds, and supporting climate-resilient ecosystems.
What We’re Doing
Restoring wetlands and subtidal habitats through science, advocacy, and community action to protect the Bay for wildlife and people.
A group of Willets foraging at the Richardson Bay ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center and Sanctuary. Photo: Joey Negreann

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California has long been committed to protecting the birds and habitat of San Francisco Bay and its wetlands.

The Bay is the largest estuary on the West Coast and one of North America’s most important, supporting over 500 species of fish, mammals, and plants—many of which are threatened or endangered. Recognized as an international biodiversity hotspot, it provides critical habitat for shorebirds, waterfowl, and marsh birds. San Francisco Bay is also a key stopover along the Pacific Flyway, with over one million birds migrating through at peak season. Due to its ecological significance, the region includes three Important Bird Areas and has been designated as a site of "Hemispheric Importance" by the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California’s Richardson Bay ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center & Sanctuary protects 900 acres of subtidal habitat, including a rare and vital eelgrass ecosystem. Eelgrass serves as a foundation for the Bay’s biodiversity, providing food and shelter for marine life while stabilizing shorelines and improving water quality. Our conservation efforts focus on restoring and protecting this critical resource to support both wildlife and local communities.

Richardson Bay ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center & Sanctuary

Richardson Bay ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center and Sanctuary

Richardson Bay ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center & Sanctuary is ground zero for wintering waterbirds and Pacific herring in the San Francisco Bay. Our center consists...
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