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San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI)
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Delivering visionary science that empowers people to revitalize nature in our communities. We advance science to rebuild and sustain chemical, physical, and biological health in our environment.
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ABC covered our "State of the Estuary" report!

It's a tale of two ecosystems. 

News story:
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#SanFranciscoBay #DeltaLife #CaliforniaWater #Conservation
Environmental report card has mixed grade for San Francisco Bay Estuary
In a tale of two ecosystems, a new "State of our Estuary" report shows how the Bay shoreline and our beaches are thriving, but further inland, indicators are in poor condition for the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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The San Francisco Estuary's latest health checkup shows mixed results. The 2025 State of Our Estuary assessment, released this fall, reveals that #wetlandrestoration efforts are paying off and some #tidalmarsh birds are returning. @sfestuaryinstitute.bsky.social
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November 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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We asked you to help us name our 15 new stormwater sampling robots, and you did not disappoint! They're already working hard alongside our Clean Water scientists to study pollution flowing to the Bay on the rainiest days and nights.

Meet them all:

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November 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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You can explore the assessment at the Our Estuary website, developed by @sfestuary.bsky.social and us!

www.ourestuary.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Join our Clean Water program scientist Dan Killam for a salty lunch hour webinar this Wednesday!
dantheclamman.blog Dan Killam @dantheclamman.blog · 15d
Reminder: Wednesday @ 12 Pacific time I'll be joining my fave mag @baynature.org for a talk about salinity in SF Bay! 🧂🌊 Register at this link: free for members or $5 for nonmembers ! baynature.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/ne...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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“That’s really tremendous progress, especially compared to other areas of the country or other areas globally where we’re seeing #wetland loss."

KQED joined our scientists in the field with the Wetlands Regional Monitoring Program, a partnership with @sfestuary.bsky.social.
climatedaddykqed.bsky.social Ezra David Romero @climatedaddykqed.bsky.social · 28d
The Bay Area is more than halfway toward its goal of restoring 100,000 acres of tidal wetlands, which are a natural buffer to floodwaters from future sea level rise.

The region now boasts 57,800 acres of restored tidal marsh

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Rising Tides Drive a Bay Area Push to Bring Back Vanished Marshlands | KQED
The region has restored nearly 58,000 acres of tidal wetlands, bringing new life to the Bay’s edge and fresh hope for flood protection.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Our Baylands Habitat Map Team is honored to receive the Outstanding Environmental Project Award from Friends of the San Francisco Estuary at the @sfestuary.bsky.social State of the Estuary conference!

Learn more about this major advancement towards mapping the Bay's habitats: bit.ly/47uMYSZ
October 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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The Our Estuary website is live! 

OurEstuary.org tracks the environmental health of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

Explore the new hub here: https://www.ourestuary.org/.

#SanFranciscoBay #DeltaLife #CaliforniaWater #Estuary
October 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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More than a dozen staff are bringing the latest science to the State of the San Francisco Estuary conference organized by @sfestuary.bsky.social. Come by our table at the back of the third floor coffee room if you're here!
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October 28, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Salt marshes can buffer coasts from erosion, but need fresh sediment as sea levels rise. Learn how both wave-battered marsh edges and meandering tidal creeks shape these vital ecosystems.
Seasonal erosion and accretion in a San Francisco Bay marsh
Salt marshes, critical buffers against coastal erosion, rely on a net gain of sediment to maintain their elevation and resilience as sea levels rise. A new study examines how two different sediment delivery routes—wave-battered marsh edges and meandering tidal creeks—combine to shape the future of these vital ecosystems.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Five days to go and spots are filling up! Reserve your free ticket to join us: sfeistorytelling25.eventbrite.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Full house for the Regional Monitoring Program (RMP) for Water Quality in San Francisco Bay annual meeting!

We're sharing the latest advances and collaborations about stormwater, sediment, fish, communicating science, contaminants, nutrients, and more in #SanFranciscoBay.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Last chance to sign up for the virtual RMP Annual Meeting tomorrow! See the agenda and register:

www.sfei.org/events/2025-...
October 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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The 2025 RMP Update is out! You can download to learn more about the latest on water quality monitoring in San Francisco Bay, or request a free hard copy for your organization: https://f.mtr.cool/sghitnmrwk
October 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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“We know that letting nature do the work for us is always going to be the cheapest option,” says Scott Dusterhoff, senior #scientist at @sfestuaryinstitute.bsky.social. “Those are the types of processes that we are trying to reestablish in many areas around the region right now.”

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October 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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#Foreverchemicals are a high concern in San Francisco Bay. Check out The Pulse of the Bay to learn more about how forever chemicals reach the Bay, where they come from, and what steps California is taking.

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October 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Join ten San Francisco Estuary Institute staff for a storytelling evening exploring the Bay Area and beyond. This event is for everyone—no science background required!

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October 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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While the rest of the world loses wetlands—along with their carbon storage, water cleaning, flood protection, habitat, and many other services—the Bay Area is gaining tidal wetlands thanks to intensive restoration efforts. Learn more:

www.sfei.org/documents/tr...

#NationalEstuariesWeek
Graph from 1940 to 2020 showing steep rise in tidal marsh restoration since 2000
September 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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You can explore maps for your own part of the Bay Area for free! www.sfei.org/documents/sa...
September 23, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Bay Area #wetlands filter runoff, absorb floodwaters, and shelter #endangeredspecies. A new report from @sfestuaryinstitute.bsky.social identifies 100+ opportunities to boost wetland resilience against #sealevelrise by strategically placing sediment and connecting habitats.

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September 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Happy #WorldWaterMonitoringDay! Join us on our recent water quality monitoring all over San Francisco Bay.

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SFEI runs the Regional Monitoring Program for Water Quality (RMP), a cutting-edge example of collaborative water quality science.
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September 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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You're invited to attend the Annual Meeting for the Regional Monitoring Program for Water Quality in San Francisco Bay! The free meeting will highlight the world-class program's latest updates.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-rmp-annual-meeting-virtual-tickets-1478422283849?aff=oddtdtcreator
September 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Senior scientist Ezra Miller was interviewed for this article about microplastics. Their advice: “source control” is “the most effective and the most societally cost-effective” way to reduce microplastics.
September 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Matthew Héberger, one of our Clean Water scientists, was quoted as an expert in this article. He emphasizes that improved water quality will require ongoing commitment.
August 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Final day to submit your best ideas for naming our stormwater sampling robots! Learn more: www.sfei.org/news/help-us...

#NationalWaterQualityMonth #SanFranciscoBay
August 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM