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Archive for April, 2009

Seasons at the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Seasons at the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex

In 1974, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service established the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, the first urban national wildlife refuge in the country. Thirty-five years since its inception, the refuge complex is made up of seven distinct refuges spanning 120 miles and 44,377 acres, from Monterey County to San Pablo Bay.

Posted on Thursday, April 9th, 2009
Under: Argus, Aric Crabb, Author, By Publication, By Type, Daily Review, Featured, Interactive Presentation, Oakland Tribune, San Mateo County Times, Tri-Valley Herald | Comments Off

Historical Photos of the MV Acania

Historical Photos of the MV Acania

Check out this photo gallery of historical photos of the Acania, a 136-foot motor yacht built in 1930 and being restored at the Stone Boat yard in Alameda.

Posted on Monday, April 6th, 2009
Under: Featured, Jane Tyska, Photo Gallery | Comments Off