9/13/2019
Help us beautify and preserve our fabulous shoreline during the 35th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 21, 2019. The Park District has selected ten sites for cleanup, including bayside beaches, shoreline trails, and inland lakes. Park District staff and volunteers will pick up litter and recyclables. Image
This year Columbia Sportswear is providing discount vouchers to all volunteers at their employee store in Richmond. Participants can purchase current season merchandise from Columbia Sportswear, Mountain Hardwear, Sorel, and prAna at 40-50% off regular retail prices. Items include clothing, footwear, accessories, sleeping bags, backpacks, tents and many more.
Participants are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle, bucket for trash, hat, gloves, and sunscreen. Participants should also wear closed-toe shoes and layered clothing. Snacks, water, and trash bags are provided.
All events are drop-in with no registration required. Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit www.ebparks.org/coastalcleanup or call (510) 544-2515.
Regional Parks Coastal Cleanup Day Sites – Saturday, September 21, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Bay Trail at Encinal Beach, Alameda – Behind Encinal High School, More Info Big Break Regional Shoreline, Oakley – Big Break Visitor Center, More Info San Pablo Regional Shoreline, Rodeo – Claeys Beach, More Info Crown Memorial State Beach, Alameda – Near Intersection Of Park Street & Shoreline Drive, More Info Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore – Fiesta Grande Picnic Site, More Info Hayward Regional Shoreline, Hayward – West Winton Avenue Staging Area, More Info MLK, Jr. Regional Shoreline, Oakland – Oakport Street Staging Area, More Info Point Isabel Regional Shoreline, Richmond – Rydin Road Staging Area, More Info Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, Richmond – Giant Road Staging Area. More Info Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline, Martinez – Parking Lot Off North Court St., More Info
The East Bay Regional Park District is the largest regional park system in the nation, comprising 73 parks, 55 miles of shoreline, and 1,250 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and nature learning. The Park District receives more than 25 million visits annually throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Dave Mason, Public Information Supervisor
(510) 544-2217
dmason@ebparks.org
The East Bay Regional Park District board of directors voted to authorize purchase of the Grove Family property as an addition to Doolan Canyon Regional Preserve during its November 6, 2018 board meeting.
Oakland, CA – After years of District efforts and requests by Anglers, the Park District’s Fisheries Program has finally acquired a supply of lightning trout.
Park visitors and neighbors often inquire about how the Park District manages its resources to protect communities from wildfire.
To celebrate the East Bay Regional Park District’s 85th Anniversary, the Park District has planned several special events and programs, including Free Park Fridays, free Concerts in the Parks, and the District's first-ever Fall Arts and Music Festival (FAM Fest!).
Park District Innovative Since its Founding in 1934 During Great Depression
Walnut Creek, CA – Since 2015, California State Parks has closed the area known as “Castle Rock” in Mount Diablo State Park to visitors annually from February 1st to July 31st to help protect the American peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus anatum).
7/1/2019
Most of Dawn and Sean Herr’s neighborhood in Paradise, Calif., burned to the ground last November during the Camp Fire, the most destructive fire in state history.
But the Herr house survived. One thing that helped: The Herrs had made sure to create what’s called defensible space, reducing excess vegetation and following the best practices for their area.
Aileen Theile, fire chief for the East Bay Regional Park District, says now is the time to take a hard look at fire safety in your own backyard.
“It’s not just important for one person to do it,” she says. “It’s really important that an entire neighborhood works together. If you find a homeowner who isn’t doing their part, ask why. It could be they’re elderly or disabled, or they don’t have the financial means to help themselves. Then it should become a community effort.”
When tackling your own property, it’s helpful to divide it into two zones. Here’s what to do in 10 easy steps:
ZONE 1 – 30 Feet of Lean, Clean and Green
1. Remove all dead plants, grass, weeds, and overgrown brush.
2. Clear away leaves, needles, and debris from roofs and rain gutters.
3. Keep tree branches 10 feet away from chimney, roof, and other trees.
4. Move firewood and fuel tanks 30 feet away from house.
5. Remove all items from under deck. Do not use this space for storage.
6. Fire harden your home. Install fine wire mesh over roof, eave, and foundation vents.
ZONE 2 — 30 to 100 Feet of Reduced Fuel
7. Mow grass to a maximum of 4 inches. Mow before 10 a.m. and never on a hot, windy, or red-flag day.
8. Create vertical spacing between grass, shrubs, and trees. Trim trees 10 feet from the ground and 6 feet from other plants. Large trees do not need to be removed if the plants beneath them are removed. This eliminates the vertical fire ladder.
9. Create horizontal spacing between trees and shrubs.
10. Plant fire-resistant native plants.
Prepare to Evacuate — 3 Top Tips
Be prepared for the worst. Make a plan today for gathering family members, pets, and valuables in case an approaching wildfire requires evacuation. When an emergency happens, follow these three tips:
• Obey all evacuation orders. Learn different evacuation routes
by vehicle or on foot.
• Do not wait to be told to evacuate. If you feel threatened, leave.
• Do not block the roads for fire engines and emergency personnel.
The East Bay Regional Park District is the largest regional park system in the nation, comprising 73 parks, 55 miles of shoreline, and 1,250 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and nature learning. The Park District receives more than 25 million visits annually throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Dave Mason, Public Information Supervisor
(925) 482-7078
dmason@ebparks.org
Purchase Brings Future Deer Valley Regional Park to 3,254 Total Acres
Oakland, CA – The East Bay Regional Park District, consistent with its tradition of strong fiscal management and transparency, has published a 10-year report on its Measure WW local grant program.