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#BayArea jurisdictions are pooling resources to tackle shared #climate threats. After more than a decade of delays, five #RedwoodCity mobile home parks finally got flood relief when four jurisdictions joined forces through @oneshoreline.bsky.social to fund a $10 million diversion project.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:12 AM
#BayArea jurisdictions are pooling resources to tackle shared #climate threats. After more than a decade of delays, five #RedwoodCity mobile home parks finally got flood relief when four jurisdictions joined forces through @oneshoreline.bsky.social to fund a $10 million diversion project.
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In #PleasantHill, a tricky intersection has been redesigned to improve safety and #accessibility, with wider bike lanes, audible crosswalks, ADA-compliant ramps, and LED lighting systems. The project won the national Complete Streets award from the Institute of Transportation Engineers.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:37 AM
In #PleasantHill, a tricky intersection has been redesigned to improve safety and #accessibility, with wider bike lanes, audible crosswalks, ADA-compliant ramps, and LED lighting systems. The project won the national Complete Streets award from the Institute of Transportation Engineers.
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In his decade of service as executive director at the San Francisco Estuary Institute, Warner Chabot worked to build partnerships across agencies and elevate the Institute's science while maintaining what he called its "platinum reputation." @sfestuaryinstitute.bsky.social
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January 31, 2026 at 12:14 AM
In his decade of service as executive director at the San Francisco Estuary Institute, Warner Chabot worked to build partnerships across agencies and elevate the Institute's science while maintaining what he called its "platinum reputation." @sfestuaryinstitute.bsky.social
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As the Bay Area races to adapt to #sealevelrise, the Bay Conservation and Development Commission is set to vote early this year on major regulatory changes designed to fast-track #wetlandrestoration, levees, and other flood-buffering projects. #BayArea
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January 23, 2026 at 12:14 AM
As the Bay Area races to adapt to #sealevelrise, the Bay Conservation and Development Commission is set to vote early this year on major regulatory changes designed to fast-track #wetlandrestoration, levees, and other flood-buffering projects. #BayArea
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“I was given the privilege of serving 50 brilliant, passionate, public interest scientists. There are now almost 100 of them. It was the best decade of my professional life."
Thank you Warner Chabot, who recently retired from SFEI after 11 years of dedicated service as our executive director!
Thank you Warner Chabot, who recently retired from SFEI after 11 years of dedicated service as our executive director!
@sfestuaryinstitute.bsky.social Executive Director Warner Chabot looks back on eleven years of sharing the Institute's research as he moves on to his next chapter. buff.ly/pIl0X10
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Warner Chabot Shifts Gears – KneeDeep Times
After 11 years at the helm of the Bay Area's leading science institute, its leader moves back into the zone of policy influence.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:02 PM
“I was given the privilege of serving 50 brilliant, passionate, public interest scientists. There are now almost 100 of them. It was the best decade of my professional life."
Thank you Warner Chabot, who recently retired from SFEI after 11 years of dedicated service as our executive director!
Thank you Warner Chabot, who recently retired from SFEI after 11 years of dedicated service as our executive director!
In this month’s stories, tackling climate challenges demands collaboration at every level. From regional agencies streamlining permits to accelerate climate projects to jurisdictions pooling resources to tackle shared #climaterisks, coordination is challenging but essential. buff.ly/XSFe6R3
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January 21, 2026 at 10:59 PM
In this month’s stories, tackling climate challenges demands collaboration at every level. From regional agencies streamlining permits to accelerate climate projects to jurisdictions pooling resources to tackle shared #climaterisks, coordination is challenging but essential. buff.ly/XSFe6R3
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As flash floods become more common, #Concord residents are adjusting commutes, monitoring creeks, and stocking up on free sandbags from Gasoline Alley. Community reporting fellow Gracebelle Ma’ake explores how locals are adapting to increased #flood risks.
Comic by Rain Hepting.
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Comic by Rain Hepting.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:55 PM
As the #WorldCup approaches, Bay Area artificial turf fields are at the center of a growing debate. Cities like #Sunnyvale and #Millbrae are now considering bans over health concerns, from chemicals in recycled tire crumbs to #microplastic pollution and dangerous overheating.
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January 19, 2026 at 11:33 PM
As the #WorldCup approaches, Bay Area artificial turf fields are at the center of a growing debate. Cities like #Sunnyvale and #Millbrae are now considering bans over health concerns, from chemicals in recycled tire crumbs to #microplastic pollution and dangerous overheating.
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At a December meeting held by Sustainable Solano, Rio Vista residents learned how gas wells and traffic impact local #airquality and health. Daniela Ramirez, a high school senior interning with Sustainable Solano, interviewed her neighbors about their takeaways. #Solano #RioVista
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January 17, 2026 at 12:22 AM
At a December meeting held by Sustainable Solano, Rio Vista residents learned how gas wells and traffic impact local #airquality and health. Daniela Ramirez, a high school senior interning with Sustainable Solano, interviewed her neighbors about their takeaways. #Solano #RioVista
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Undaunted by the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant and environmentally destructive policies, nonprofit @greenlatinos.org is fighting for #environmentaljustice in frontline communities.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Undaunted by the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant and environmentally destructive policies, nonprofit @greenlatinos.org is fighting for #environmentaljustice in frontline communities.
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Our bimonthly “KneeDeep with Neighbors” newsletter features local #climatestories & community voices, in English & en español. In our first edition, Concord preps for storms, artificial turf gets a closer look, GreenLatinos stands firm, and Rio Vista speaks up on air quality. buff.ly/5377Iv4
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January 14, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Our bimonthly “KneeDeep with Neighbors” newsletter features local #climatestories & community voices, in English & en español. In our first edition, Concord preps for storms, artificial turf gets a closer look, GreenLatinos stands firm, and Rio Vista speaks up on air quality. buff.ly/5377Iv4
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Environmental justice advocates and conservation groups are converging on #Sacramento today to demand legislative action to fix SB 131's rollback of #CEQA protections. #SB131
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January 12, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Environmental justice advocates and conservation groups are converging on #Sacramento today to demand legislative action to fix SB 131's rollback of #CEQA protections. #SB131
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UC Santa Cruz researchers are unraveling the mystery of dry-farmed tomatoes—fruits that thrive through California's summer drought without a single drop of water. The “Dirty Girl” tomato, bred from the popular “Early Girl” variety, actually makes more #tomatoes when dry-farmed.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:33 AM
UC Santa Cruz researchers are unraveling the mystery of dry-farmed tomatoes—fruits that thrive through California's summer drought without a single drop of water. The “Dirty Girl” tomato, bred from the popular “Early Girl” variety, actually makes more #tomatoes when dry-farmed.
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Experts predict that the #BayArea faces $150B in coastal #flood risk this century. A new study modeling hard structures (seawalls) and soft solutions (#wetlandrestoration) found that mixing both strategies can protect communities without significantly raising Bay water levels.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Most U.S. communities with refineries in their midst wage a constant battle against toxic air.
Essential to mitigating the climate crisis, ending fossil fuel is also crucial to quality of life here and now. @kneedeeptimes.bsky.social www.kneedeeptimes.org/martinez-res...
Essential to mitigating the climate crisis, ending fossil fuel is also crucial to quality of life here and now. @kneedeeptimes.bsky.social www.kneedeeptimes.org/martinez-res...
Martinez Residents Demand Protection From Refinery Toxins
After a 2022 release of toxic dust and a February 2025 fire, people in the northeast Bay town are tired of waiting for safety improvements.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Most U.S. communities with refineries in their midst wage a constant battle against toxic air.
Essential to mitigating the climate crisis, ending fossil fuel is also crucial to quality of life here and now. @kneedeeptimes.bsky.social www.kneedeeptimes.org/martinez-res...
Essential to mitigating the climate crisis, ending fossil fuel is also crucial to quality of life here and now. @kneedeeptimes.bsky.social www.kneedeeptimes.org/martinez-res...
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About one-third of food produced in the United States is wasted, producing an estimated 170 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. Gleaning is the key to reversing that trend. @kneedeeptimes.bsky.social www.kneedeeptimes.org/gleaning-pro...
Gleaning Gives Wasted Produce to People in Need
The practice of collecting food left behind in fields after the harvest is good for the environment and gives more people access to produce.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
About one-third of food produced in the United States is wasted, producing an estimated 170 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. Gleaning is the key to reversing that trend. @kneedeeptimes.bsky.social www.kneedeeptimes.org/gleaning-pro...
Through Oakland Goes Outdoors, 14 #Oakland High students got their first taste of #kayaking in #BallenaBay, learning teamwork, water safety, and Bay ecology. The program gives local students the opportunity to hike, camp, and connect with nature. #NatureEducation
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December 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Through Oakland Goes Outdoors, 14 #Oakland High students got their first taste of #kayaking in #BallenaBay, learning teamwork, water safety, and Bay ecology. The program gives local students the opportunity to hike, camp, and connect with nature. #NatureEducation
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As #atmosphericrivers drench the Bay Area, #SantaClara County agencies and nonprofits are mobilizing to protect unhoused residents from #flooding and cold weather—especially those sheltering along waterways like the Guadalupe River and Coyote Creek.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM
As #atmosphericrivers drench the Bay Area, #SantaClara County agencies and nonprofits are mobilizing to protect unhoused residents from #flooding and cold weather—especially those sheltering along waterways like the Guadalupe River and Coyote Creek.
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Mission Creek Stormwater Park in #SanFrancisco can capture approximately 694,000 gallons of #stormwater annually. It's just one of many new #greeninfrastructure projects helping the city reach its goal of managing 1 billion gallons by 2050—but can they keep up with increasingly severe storms?
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December 18, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Mission Creek Stormwater Park in #SanFrancisco can capture approximately 694,000 gallons of #stormwater annually. It's just one of many new #greeninfrastructure projects helping the city reach its goal of managing 1 billion gallons by 2050—but can they keep up with increasingly severe storms?
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Community resilience comes in many forms — from #Oakland high schoolers kayaking for the first time to drought-resistant #tomatoes and innovative #urbandesign that keeps #stormwater out of the Bay. Get the scoop in this month's newsletter: buff.ly/yYmKhtm
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December 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Community resilience comes in many forms — from #Oakland high schoolers kayaking for the first time to drought-resistant #tomatoes and innovative #urbandesign that keeps #stormwater out of the Bay. Get the scoop in this month's newsletter: buff.ly/yYmKhtm
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Volunteers gathered last month to plant a new #pollinatorgarden at Crossroads Church, a small but crucial step as #monarch populations have declined more than 95% since the 1980s. This garden is one of seven habitats the #ContraCosta Resource Conservation District planned this year.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Volunteers gathered last month to plant a new #pollinatorgarden at Crossroads Church, a small but crucial step as #monarch populations have declined more than 95% since the 1980s. This garden is one of seven habitats the #ContraCosta Resource Conservation District planned this year.
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At a #Newark city council meeting last month, dozens protested the Mowry Village Project planned on a former junkyard bordering critical #wetlands. Developers say it addresses Newark's #housingcrisis, but environmental groups warn it sacrifices the city's best defense against #sealevelrise.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
At a #Newark city council meeting last month, dozens protested the Mowry Village Project planned on a former junkyard bordering critical #wetlands. Developers say it addresses Newark's #housingcrisis, but environmental groups warn it sacrifices the city's best defense against #sealevelrise.
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After years of #refinery incidents, #Martinez residents are demanding real protection from toxic pollution. Advocacy group Healthy Martinez is pushing for #airquality monitors, reliable alerts, and clean air refuges for frontline communities. #EnvironmentalJustice
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December 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
After years of #refinery incidents, #Martinez residents are demanding real protection from toxic pollution. Advocacy group Healthy Martinez is pushing for #airquality monitors, reliable alerts, and clean air refuges for frontline communities. #EnvironmentalJustice
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Californian's are becoming pragmatic about wildfire resilience.
After 95% of it burned in the 2017 Tubbs Fire, No. California's Pepperwood Preserve became a place where you can 'Learn and Burn'.
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After 95% of it burned in the 2017 Tubbs Fire, No. California's Pepperwood Preserve became a place where you can 'Learn and Burn'.
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Workshops Teach the Art of Prescribed Burns to Prevent Wildfires – KneeDeep Times
In Santa Rosa’s Pepperwood Preserve, volunteers are learning how controlled fires can clear out natural wildfire fuel before it can spark.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Californian's are becoming pragmatic about wildfire resilience.
After 95% of it burned in the 2017 Tubbs Fire, No. California's Pepperwood Preserve became a place where you can 'Learn and Burn'.
@kneedeeptimes.bsky.social www.kneedeeptimes.org/prescribed-b...
After 95% of it burned in the 2017 Tubbs Fire, No. California's Pepperwood Preserve became a place where you can 'Learn and Burn'.
@kneedeeptimes.bsky.social www.kneedeeptimes.org/prescribed-b...