A Journey of Coastal Conservation
The San Francisco Bay is one of California’s treasures—and thanks to the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority (SFBRA), it’s becoming healthier, more resilient, and more accessible every year. With millions of dollars invested in shoreline parks, wetlands, and trails, these projects are helping wildlife thrive while connecting communities more closely to the Bay. The NBS team has been pleased to contribute our parcel tax expertise to this robust effort, from the ballot box to ongoing administration.
Major efforts like the Newark Baylands acquisition protect thousands of acres for future restoration, while the South Bay Salt Ponds Restoration Project is bringing wetlands back to life and opening new trails for the public. Community-based projects such as De-Pave Park in Alameda and India Basin Waterfront Park in San Francisco are turning paved shorelines into green spaces where neighbors can enjoy nature and new access to the water.
Many SFBRA projects also advance the Bay Water Trail, a regional path for kayakers, paddlers, and wildlife watchers. New launch sites at Coyote Hills, Goat Island, Encinal Dunes, and Berkeley North Basin are blending recreation with habitat restoration—making the shoreline both protected and welcoming.
These projects benefit people as much as the environment. More than half serve economically disadvantaged communities, ensuring equitable access to the Bay. Nearly 8,000 youth volunteers have already contributed over 82,000 hours to restoration, learning about ecology and stewardship along the way.
Together, these efforts strengthen the Bay against sea-level rise, restore vital habitats, and create places where people can walk, paddle, and play. With projects in all nine Bay Area counties, the SFBRA is ensuring the Bay remains a vibrant, living landscape for wildlife and future generations to enjoy.
The restoration of the San Francisco Bay is more than a community success story—it’s a movement supported by a nominal tax on two million parcels. Every marsh restored, every trail opened, and every volunteer who lends a hand brings us closer to a shared vision: a Bay that sustains life, inspires connection, and continues to shine as the heart of the region for generations to come.