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ArchivesApril 2010 
Around the bay in April 2010
Spring in Napa Valley! The air is fresh and clean, the mustard is blooming and the vines are bursting, making it a great time to visit the wine country. More... New Special Closures: An Innovative way to Protect Seabird ColoniesCalifornia has recognized that oceans are in need of increased protection from the multitude of human-caused threats to the extraordinary diversity of our coastal marine life. More... Coast Guard Aids Bay Sportsmen in Two IncidentsTwice in March, the U.S. Coast Guard was called in to locate people in distress in Bay Area waters. Fortunately, both incidents were concluded without loss of life. More... Dear Deep-Discount Visitor, Go Home!Matt Gross, author of the New York Times “Frugal Traveler” column, wrote one of the more irritating accounts of cheapskate tourism in a Sunday edition last month, advising readers, among other things, not to waste money on ferries, taxis, hotels, or traditional restaurants. More... Internet-based Yacht Club EstablishedOceanus Marine Group, Inc (OMG), provider of outsourced marina management services, recently announced that it has established California’s first internet-based yacht club, OMG’s Delta Yacht Registry (DYR). More... SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLLYou’re probably aware that, on Saturday, February 27, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake occurred in Chile. It was the seventh-largest earthquake ever recorded. More... Ten Tips for a Healthy BaySmall changes in our daily lives can make a big impact on the health of San Francisco Bay. You can help prevent sewage spills, reduce storm water pollution, and reduce the amount of toxic chemicals that enter the Bay by following these basic pollution prevention tips around your home, yard and community. More... 
Finding Space for Green at the W Hotel
Greening a new hotel is much easier than greening an existing property. More... 
Opening Day On The Bay
Opening Day on the Bay is a long-observed ritual that takes place annually on the last Sunday of April on San Francisco Bay. More... 
The Golden Gate Bridge And Its Dramatic Impact On The North Bay
Spanish explorers called it La Boca, or “the mouth.” Later, General Freemont called it the Golden Gate. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES APRIL 2010This two-hour skippered charter is designed to provide folks who are considering getting into sailing a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. More... 2009 Tourism Figures Down from Last YearThe San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB) has released its annual estimate of the economic impact of the tourism industry in San Francisco. More... Port of Oakland Traffic IncreasesWith the arrival of three new container cranes from Shanghai last month, the Port of Oakland’s leadership is anticipating continued cargo throughput. More... 
Nominations Open for 2010 Excellence in Motion Transportation Awards
Know someone who has brightened your daily commute on public transit? Is there a project that has gone above and beyond in reducing harmful carbon emissions from the air, or has an organization done an extraordinary job in improving a neighborhood or stretch of road? If so, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) would like to hear from you. More... Conference to Focus on Carbon Management and Sea-Level ChangeOn April 14, leaders from business, government and citizen organizations will meet at the 23rd Annual San Francisco Bay Decisionmakers Conference to discuss the challenges that carbon management and sea-level change pose for the future of the San Francisco Bay. More... 
ON OUR COVER APRIL 2010
The 94th annual Opening Day, which will kick off the 2010 boating season, takes place on April 25. There are organized events happening all over the Bay that everyone can enjoy, and several of the individual yacht clubs have special events for their members or the public. See our special Opening Day feature on page 10 for more information. Photo by Joel Williams. More... |
