Stewardship & Learning
Tracks the levels of participation in shoreline stewardship and education programs
Stewardship and Education Programs are Vital for Training the Estuary’s Future Decision-makers and Caretakers
Maintaining the health of our Estuary requires strong public interest in and connection to natural areas. Stewardship and education programs that get people out to the shoreline for hands-on learning experiences can be formative for inspiring and training the next generation of the Estuary’s caretakers, advocates, and decision-makers.
Volunteers take part in a beach cleanup along the Richmond shoreline, helping to protect local wildlife and keep the Bay healthy for all. Ben Botkin, San Francisco Estuary Partnership.
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Thriving Communities Category
Access to Nature
Evaluates how access to parks, trails, and open space is distributed across the Estuary (Under development)
Safe for Eating
Measures concentrations of toxic contaminants (mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs) in fish from the Estuary
Safe for Swimming
Reflects the level of pathogens (microscopic organisms that can cause illness) in Estuary water
Shoreline Recreational Use
Tracks visitor numbers and activity types in shoreline parks (Under development)
Wetland Decision-Making
Evaluates participation in restoration decision-making (Under development)