Apr 21 2008
Next Public Meeting
April 21st, 2008, 8:30 p.m., Council Meeting (Tentative date). City of Albany, City Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Avenue. The City Council will review the Waterfront Committee’s recommendations regarding consultant selection and draft scope of work.
Apr 17 2008
And the fencing has begun!
Everyone I spoke with today seemed just as surprised as I was at the extend of the fencing. Even if this is just temporary fencing for now, it covers quite a bit of the Plateau and doesn’t allow access to most of the area except for a small section near the path leading out to the Bulb.
Apr 16 2008
Looks like Bulb will be a busy spot this Saturday.
Here is some information on the planned Albany Shoreline Clean Up.
Celebrate this Earth Day by helping to clean-up the Albany shoreline!
Want to give back to the Earth this Earth Day? Come out and learn about the natural and social history of the Albany Bulb, while helping to clean the shoreline. Learn about the amazing plants and animals who call this shoreline home and how urban trash such as Styrofoam and plastics, and other pollutants threaten this delicate bay ecosystem. Give just a couple of hours of your time to learn a little about our part of the Earth and lend a hand so that together we can make a difference in the health of our environment.
Wear sturdy shoes, a hat and sunscreen, and bring your own water bottle and gloves if you have them. Snacks provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is sponsored by the City of Albany and coordinated by the Watershed Project.
When: Saturday April 19th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
More details at: http://www.albanyca.org
Apr 16 2008
Click on map for full size PDF
Today, “the City of Albany and the East Bay Regional Park District will began a two month conservation project at the Albany Plateau to create habitat for the burrowing owl. This project is within Eastshore State Park and is a partnership etween the East Bay Regional Park District and the cities of Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, and Richmond.
When completed, the conservation area will include a fenced 8.0 acre section area providing low ground cover and some open space with the goal of providing some protection from local predators. Burrows will created inside to simulate the abandoned rodent holes the owl typically inhabits. Included in the plan is preserving and enhancing hte half mile of viewing trail around the perimeter and along the bay and mudflats, which privides excellent bird viewing area. The East Bay Regional Park District will install interpretive panels about the project.”
All the details are on the East Bay Regional Park District website where you can download the map and Project Information Sheet. http://www.ebparks.org/node/747
