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Here's a great tutorial from our friends at Boat US. They list out some easy steps on how to choose, install, use and maintain radar reflectors for your boat: boatus.com/expert-advic...
Making A ‘Seen’
Amp up your boat’s visibility on radar with a simple reflector. Here’s everything you need to know about choosing, installing, using, and maintaining one.
boatus.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Here's a great tutorial from our friends at Boat US. They list out some easy steps on how to choose, install, use and maintain radar reflectors for your boat: boatus.com/expert-advic...
What a great turnout last weekend for the 38th Annual Lighted Board Parade on Richardson Bay. Check out these amazing photos from the event! www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea...
Sausalito: Photos: Lighted Boats Brighten Downtown Sausalito Waterfront
Sausalito's 38th annual lighted boat parade drifted through Richardson Bay Saturday evening as the column of vessels was met with cheers and applause from a large crowd gathered at Gabrielson...
www.sfgate.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
What a great turnout last weekend for the 38th Annual Lighted Board Parade on Richardson Bay. Check out these amazing photos from the event! www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea...
The Marin Independent Journal just posted this wonderful op-ed from San Rafael Chamber of Commerce President Karen Strolia about all the great progress being made on Richardson Bay. Thanks Karen! www.marinij.com/2025/12/11/m...
Marin Voice: Prioritizing stability and health on Richardson Bay
I first went out on Richardson Bay in southern Marin County years ago with a small group of county staff simply to understand “what was really happening” on the water. Nothing prepared me for the s…
www.marinij.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The Marin Independent Journal just posted this wonderful op-ed from San Rafael Chamber of Commerce President Karen Strolia about all the great progress being made on Richardson Bay. Thanks Karen! www.marinij.com/2025/12/11/m...
Pretty inspiring story happening here in the Bay! The Sea Sounds Project is tracking sounds beneath Bay Area waters in the hopes of protecting whales from shipping lanes. www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/10/h...
How a group tracking sounds beneath Bay Area waters hopes to protect whales from shipping lanes
Despite a dramatic rise in whale deaths in the Bay Area — with 2025 already surpassing any year in the past-quarter century — acoustic monitoring of marine mammals in and around the Bay…
www.mercurynews.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Pretty inspiring story happening here in the Bay! The Sea Sounds Project is tracking sounds beneath Bay Area waters in the hopes of protecting whales from shipping lanes. www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/10/h...
Curious to learn more about the RBRA's eelgrass restoration efforts? All the latest details are available on our updated "Eelgrass in Richardson Bay" webpage here. www.rbra.ca.gov/eelgrass-in-...
Eelgrass in Richardson Bay
RBRA included RAMP development as the first deliverable in its EPA-funded Eelgrass Restoration Project, currently underway in collaboration with…
www.rbra.ca.gov
December 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Curious to learn more about the RBRA's eelgrass restoration efforts? All the latest details are available on our updated "Eelgrass in Richardson Bay" webpage here. www.rbra.ca.gov/eelgrass-in-...
Richarsdon Bay mariners are served by the Richardson Bay Marina. Find out more about vessel berthing opportunities here: www.richardsonbaymarina.com
Richardson Bay Marina
Conveniently located at the north end of Sausalito, just off of Hwy 101.
www.richardsonbaymarina.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Richarsdon Bay mariners are served by the Richardson Bay Marina. Find out more about vessel berthing opportunities here: www.richardsonbaymarina.com
Another interesting piece from the East Coast. Researchers have found that century-old seashells are evidence of Florida's thriving seagrass ecosystem: www.theinvadingsea.com/2025/11/19/s...
Seashells from centuries ago show that seagrass meadows on Florida’s Nature Coast are thriving | The Invading Sea
Seagrasses are biodiversity hot spots and offer valuable services such as helping to protect shorelines.
www.theinvadingsea.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Another interesting piece from the East Coast. Researchers have found that century-old seashells are evidence of Florida's thriving seagrass ecosystem: www.theinvadingsea.com/2025/11/19/s...
The RBRA was proud to take part in an oil spill training demonstration over the weekend. We participated w/the Marin County Sheriff's Office, the San Francisco Police Department and California Fish and Wildlife on this critical prevention and response plan.
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The RBRA was proud to take part in an oil spill training demonstration over the weekend. We participated w/the Marin County Sheriff's Office, the San Francisco Police Department and California Fish and Wildlife on this critical prevention and response plan.
Here's a nice story from Florida about an ambitious $1 million project to restore local seagrass species. www.tcpalm.com/picture-gall...
Martin County working on ambitious million clam idea for seagrass restoration
A study revealed lucinid clams are beneficial to seagrass because of their ability to digest toxic hydrogen sulfide.
www.tcpalm.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Here's a nice story from Florida about an ambitious $1 million project to restore local seagrass species. www.tcpalm.com/picture-gall...
Our friends at the Audubon Society are leading a great project to restore Greenwood Beach, located on the northern end of Richardson Bay. Read more about this initiative here: www.audubon.org/california/p...
Greenwood Beach Restoration Project
Restore and expand the mixed sand-gravel beaches and salt marsh along Greenwood Beach with enhanced resilience to erosion and shoreline retreat.
www.audubon.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Our friends at the Audubon Society are leading a great project to restore Greenwood Beach, located on the northern end of Richardson Bay. Read more about this initiative here: www.audubon.org/california/p...
Scenes from the Water! See if you can spot the seal among all the birds in this foggy photo taken last week by RBRA Assistant Harbormaster Bennett Lesberg.
November 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Scenes from the Water! See if you can spot the seal among all the birds in this foggy photo taken last week by RBRA Assistant Harbormaster Bennett Lesberg.
Here's a great resource for learning more about all the birds of the SF Bay! Created by the SF Bay Joint Venture, the site details how tracking bird trends can provide critical info about habitat health that informs restoration and land management decisions across the region sfbaystateofthebirds.org
San Francisco Bay State of the Birds
San Francisco Bay State of the Birds. Tracking bird trends as a sign of habitat health to inform restoration and land management decisions.
sfbaystateofthebirds.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Here's a great resource for learning more about all the birds of the SF Bay! Created by the SF Bay Joint Venture, the site details how tracking bird trends can provide critical info about habitat health that informs restoration and land management decisions across the region sfbaystateofthebirds.org
The agenda for tomorrow's RBRA Board of Directors meeting has now been posted. Find all the details here: www.rbra.ca.gov/files/e21694...
www.rbra.ca.gov
November 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The agenda for tomorrow's RBRA Board of Directors meeting has now been posted. Find all the details here: www.rbra.ca.gov/files/e21694...
Whoa! 40 foot waves greeted surfers at Mavericks for the first day of the annual big wave season: www.sfchronicle.com/outdoors/art...
40-foot waves hit Mavericks on first big day of surfing season
Surfers were out in force at the famous big-wave surfing spot for the first quality day of the season. They hope it’s a sign of more good days ahead at Mavericks.
www.sfchronicle.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Whoa! 40 foot waves greeted surfers at Mavericks for the first day of the annual big wave season: www.sfchronicle.com/outdoors/art...
The RBRA Board of Directors will be meeting next week (Thursday, November 13.) Make sure to check the Board meeting page for agenda items and meeting updates: www.rbra.ca.gov/rbra-board-o...
RBRA Board of Directors Meetings
The Board of Directors typically meet every other month on the second Thursday, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
www.rbra.ca.gov
November 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The RBRA Board of Directors will be meeting next week (Thursday, November 13.) Make sure to check the Board meeting page for agenda items and meeting updates: www.rbra.ca.gov/rbra-board-o...
Curious to know more about pump-out rules in Richardson Bay? Read about all the regulations on the RBRA website here: www.rbra.ca.gov/pump-out-inf...
Pump-out Information
Richardson’s Bay was declared a Federal “No Discharge Zone” on August 11, 1987. This means that direct discharge of effluent into Richardson’s Bay…
www.rbra.ca.gov
November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Curious to know more about pump-out rules in Richardson Bay? Read about all the regulations on the RBRA website here: www.rbra.ca.gov/pump-out-inf...
Here's another great eelgrass story from Southern California. Technology Networks details how resilient hybrid seagrass found in San Diego Bay could transform coastal restoration in light-starved waters. www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/natu...
Nature’s Underwater Experiment Could Rescue Dying Seagrass Meadows
In San Diego’s Mission Bay, scientists discovered a hybrid seagrass that thrives where others die. Combining genes from shallow- and deep-water species, the hybrid can grow in murky, low-light waters ...
www.technologynetworks.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Here's another great eelgrass story from Southern California. Technology Networks details how resilient hybrid seagrass found in San Diego Bay could transform coastal restoration in light-starved waters. www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/natu...
Project Seagrass is a UK-based organization dedicated to saving the world's seagrasses (which includes eelgrass.) Read more about how they plan to accomplish that feat here: www.projectseagrass.org/our-strategy/
Our Strategy - Project Seagrass
Project Seagrass is a marine conservation charity advancing the conservation of seagrass through education, influence, research and action
www.projectseagrass.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Project Seagrass is a UK-based organization dedicated to saving the world's seagrasses (which includes eelgrass.) Read more about how they plan to accomplish that feat here: www.projectseagrass.org/our-strategy/
Our longtime partner and collaborator Kathy Boyer of the Estuary and Ocean Science Center spoke with NBC about the threats facing eelgrass in the Bay due to climate change. As always, Kathy does a great job of raising awareness about the importance of eelgrass. www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/c....
Climate change threatens Bay Area's eel grass
One of San Francisco Bay's most important habitats could face a growing threat in the years ahead.
www.nbcbayarea.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Our longtime partner and collaborator Kathy Boyer of the Estuary and Ocean Science Center spoke with NBC about the threats facing eelgrass in the Bay due to climate change. As always, Kathy does a great job of raising awareness about the importance of eelgrass. www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/c....
Scenes from the water! RBRA Assistant Harbor Master Bennett Lesberg captured some amazing sunrise shots from Richardson Bay on Monday morning.
October 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Scenes from the water! RBRA Assistant Harbor Master Bennett Lesberg captured some amazing sunrise shots from Richardson Bay on Monday morning.
Surfing with sea otters is no joke! if you witness a sea otter approaching, sit up on your board, clap your hands and splash water at the otter. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
Sea otter commandeers surfer’s board in Santa Cruz, echoing older incidents
A rambunctious sea otter commandeered a surfer’s board in Santa Cruz, raising concerns that a disturbing trend of marine mammals hassling surfers.
www.sfchronicle.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Surfing with sea otters is no joke! if you witness a sea otter approaching, sit up on your board, clap your hands and splash water at the otter. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
Here's an interesting eelgrass story from the East Coast. Researchers are using clams and glue (!) to help restore eelgrass meadows in Long Island Sound. www.wshu.org/connecticut-...
Conservationists turn to clams — and glue — to restore LI Sound eelgrass meadows
Underwater meadows of eelgrass in Long Island Sound have been in decline for decades. Now, conservationists are turning to clams — and glue — to restore this critical ecosystem.
www.wshu.org
October 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Here's an interesting eelgrass story from the East Coast. Researchers are using clams and glue (!) to help restore eelgrass meadows in Long Island Sound. www.wshu.org/connecticut-...
Scenes from the water! Here are some more photos from the RBRA's installation of the “No Anchoring” signs earlier this month that officially mark the boundaries of the Eelgrass Protection Zone.
October 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Scenes from the water! Here are some more photos from the RBRA's installation of the “No Anchoring” signs earlier this month that officially mark the boundaries of the Eelgrass Protection Zone.
Here's a reminder that the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary is closed to boat traffic and in-water activities, as of October 1. Find out more details here: www.audubon.org/richardson-b...
Sanctuary Boat Closure
Protecting thousands of migratory waterbirds
www.audubon.org
October 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Here's a reminder that the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary is closed to boat traffic and in-water activities, as of October 1. Find out more details here: www.audubon.org/richardson-b...
Did you know that our friends at the California Division of Boating and Waterways have a podcast? If you love boating and love California, tune in to Dockside, where you can learn more about clean and safe boating practices. dockside.podbean.com
Dockside | California State Parks and California Coastal Commission
Dockside is the podcast that helps you save and enjoy the waters you love by sharing clean and safe boating practices.
This podcast is brought to you by the California State Parks and the California...
dockside.podbean.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Did you know that our friends at the California Division of Boating and Waterways have a podcast? If you love boating and love California, tune in to Dockside, where you can learn more about clean and safe boating practices. dockside.podbean.com