We have some exciting news at the Napa River Ecology Center… we’ve got a new mascot! And it just so happens to be one of the most beloved animals along the river — an otter. If you’ve ever seen an otter in the Napa River, you know how fun they are to watch. They’re...
We’ve broken ground! On May 6th, we reached a milestone that so many in our community have helped make possible. Project leaders, elected officials, and generous donors gathered on site for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Ecology Center, marking the...
Thrilled to be on the cusp of a groundbreaking after years of planning, research, and collaboration. 🌟We are grateful for our partners at the City of American Canyon and for the state’s recent grant award from the California State Coastal Conservancy. Thanks to...
Nesting Season Begins at the Wetlands April marks the start of nesting season for many species. Birds are building, guarding, and in some cases already incubating eggs. You may notice: Birds carrying grasses, twigs, or even bits of trash Increased territorial behavior...
Ninety percent — that’s how much of the Bay Area’s tidal wetlands have been lost to humanactivity in the last 150 years, according to the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. From the development of factories and shipyards to encroachment...
AMERICAN CANYON, Calif. — The first thing that struck me on site was the contrast: an aging industrial building set against a working wetland that still behaved like a living system. A few feet beyond the fence line, tidal water moved through channels and tule stands....
