Save The Bay

Save The Bay is still accepting applications for new board members—apply by September 15 for priority consideration. Now is a pivotal time to shape the future of the San Francisco Bay and protect the environment and communities throughout the region. New board members will play a key role in guiding and supporting Save The Bay’s strategic priorities, advocating for policy changes to combat sea level rise, expanding wetland restoration, and enhancing community engagement. Apply now and lend your skills to protecting the Bay for future generations.

Next staff member to spotlight is Charlie! If you've been to an education or corporate program in the past few years, you might've met Charlie working first on the Habitat Restoration Team and now on the Development Team 🐸🌲🤩 Favorite CA Native: Sequoia sempervirens, Coast Redwood What inspired you to work in the environmental field? My mom and my maternal grandparents. My mom would teach me the names of plants and which one's I could eat, my grandma would throw bird seed all over her porch and identify the birds that "came to visit" and every time we visited my grandpa's house we would walk to the creek and catch frogs and explore. What do you love most about what you do? I get to learn about all the aspects of our work at Save The Bay and then I share my excitement for that work with people and get them excited. I'm a hype man for Bay restoration and advocacy. We work for a better present and future for our community, that's the best. When you're not in the "office", someone find you: Walking with my family in the East Bay hills and ending at a brewery or somewhere I can eat french fries Currently listening to: The Run-up, The Ezra Klein Show, and Jazz House. Currently reading: The Wheel of Time, on book 4 of 14 - wish me luck. My niche interest/hobby is: Magic cards (red/green beast decks are my fave), collecting tchotchkes, and making magnets out of anything #StaffSpotlight #SaveTheBay #HabitatRestoration #EnvironmentalEducation #Development #NonProfit

Meet Amy, our Associate Director of Institutional Philanthropy! Amy supports Save The Bay's mission and programs through grants and corporate sponsorships so we have the resources and connections to protect and restore San Francisco Bay 💡🖼️🦋 Favorite CA Native plant: Valley Oak— and of course, golden poppy! What inspired you to work in the environmental field? I first got involved in activism around food systems, around 20 years ago when a lot was changing with GMOs and pesticide use. I ended up focusing on those issues in my studies at UC Santa Cruz, and getting hardcore involved in the newly formed Student Environmental Center. What do you love most about what you do? I love learning from Save The Bay's program teams about the details of their projects, and communicating them to donors through writing and storytelling. When you're not in the "office", someone find you: Attending theater or dance performances, listening to audiobooks, thrift store shopping Currently listening to and reading: Toumani Diabate, a brilliant kora player from Mali who sadly recently passed away, and The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt Niche hobby: Discovering "hidden staircases" on my runs in Oakland hilly neighborhoods, making collage- decorated plates/boxes for gifts #MeetTheTeam #SaveTheBay #Philanthropy #Fundraising #Nonprofit

Earlier this August, the Habitat Restoration Team (HRT) headed out to Coyote Hills in Fremont for some impactful seed collection. With collection permits in hand, HRT gathered native plant seeds to grow in our Palo Alto nursery, where they’ll be tended for use in various project sites across the Bay Area. By focusing on native plants, we’re ensuring that restoration efforts use species that are resilient and well-adapted to their environment. While most collection happens in the summer, some plants, like California Poppy and Bulrush, are prime for gathering now. After collecting, the seeds are brought back to the Palo Alto nursery for cleaning and processing—something HRT and amazing volunteers love doing during nursery programs.

🌿 What if your career began with a paid internship, guided by experienced mentors? For emerging environmental leaders, this is life-changing—and you can help make it happen. Save The Bay’s Fellowship Program provides hands-on experience and mentorship to four aspiring environmental professionals each year, giving them the skills to fight for climate resilience. Your donation this summer will sustain this program and shape the future of environmental advocacy. Plus, thanks to our board members, all gifts will be matched up to $30,000—doubling your impact! Join us in empowering the next generation of environmental leaders 🌎. Make your MATCHED donation here: https://lnkd.in/guwEKPbF

California is on the brink of a major step forward in reducing single-use plastic waste with AB 2236 and SB 1053. These bills aim to ban plastic bags at checkout in grocery and some retail stores, targeting one of the most common and harmful pollutants in our waterways. In 2014, Save The Bay helped pass California’s original plastic bag ban, but the plastic industry maneuvered around it. Now, we have a chance to close those loopholes and truly protect our environment. Let’s urge Governor Newsom and state policymakers to ban plastic bags and keep our communities cleaner! Sign the petition here: https://buff.ly/3X99i0r #AB2236 #SB1053 #BanTheBag #BreakFreeFromPlastic #CALeg

Meet Erin, Policy Associate extraordinaire! Erin has worked at Save The Bay for 1.5 years focusing on sea level rise and climate resilient policies for our local governments 🧺🌿💌 Favorite CA Native plant: Lupine What inspired you to work in the environmental field? Learning about the ways environmental issues touch on all aspects of life, from housing & transportation to community health to recreational access to environmental racism What do you love most about what you do? Thinking about solutions to our pressing climate resilience problems and taking action to prompt decision-makers to implement those solutions When you're not in the "office" someone will find you: reading at a local coffee shop, brewery, or park Currently reading "A Tale for the Time Being" by Ruth Ozeki, and watching "Derry Girls" (it's so good and funny!) and too much reality TV Niche hobby: sending postcards from travels to long-distance friends

🌿 Ready for a day along the Bay? 🌱 Join Latino Outdoors and Point Blue Conservation Science for restoration, birdwatching, and hands-on learning at the Novato Baylands! Together, we'll enhance local biodiversity, support wildlife, and help our community become more resilient to climate change. Bring your passion for nature (along with that SPF and water), and we'll provide the tools, snacks, and good vibes ✨ Sign-up for the event here: https://lnkd.in/g7xpwsbQ 📅 Date: Saturday, August 24th ⌚ Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 📍 Location: Hamilton Landing, Novato, CA 94949

Save The Bay is opening up a unique opportunity for YOU to join our Board of Directors! For the first time, we’re launching a public search to bring new voices and perspectives to our leadership team 🌉 Whether you have experience in policy, advocacy, fundraising, or just a deep love for San Francisco Bay, we want to hear from you! We believe that it takes all kinds of people to protect and restore our Bay, and your passion and ideas could make a huge impact. This is your chance to be a part of something bigger—help us fight climate change, protect our natural resources, and ensure a vibrant future for our communities. Interested? Know someone who would be perfect? Learn more and apply today! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gt4q8Q6E

Save The Bay is looking for new board members! Visit the link below to learn more and apply. With a 60-year history of unparalleled impact in environmental protection, Save The Bay is the only regional organization that combines political advocacy, wetland restoration, and education to drive positive change for San Francisco Bay and its communities. Now is a pivotal time to shape the future of the San Francisco Bay and protect the environment and communities throughout the region. New board members will play a key role in guiding and supporting Save The Bay’s strategic priorities, advocating for policy changes to combat sea level rise, expanding wetland restoration, and enhancing community engagement.    We seek visionary leaders who will support Save The Bay’s mission, embrace its values, engage in fundraising efforts, and promote the organization within their networks. We welcome candidates from adjacent sectors and varied professional backgrounds who will bring diverse lived experiences, fresh perspectives, and unique skills to Save The Bay. Please share this opportunity with those who you think might be interested or who can recommend excellent candidates. Interested candidates should apply by September 15 for priority consideration.