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Dissolved Oxygen in Guadalupe Slough and Pond A3W, South San Francisco Bay, California, August and September 2007
Legacy Mercury in Alviso Slough, South San Francisco Bay, California: Concentration, Speciation and Mobility
2005 Hydrographic Survey of South San Francisco Bay, California
An acoustic hydrographic survey of South San Francisco Bay (South Bay) was conducted in 2005. This is the first survey of this scale that has been conducted in South Bay since the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Ocean Service (NOS) last surveyed the region in the early 1980s.
Bird Monitoring for the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project, Data Summary Report
This report summarizes bird monitoring results at the Alviso, Eden Landing, and Ravenswood complexes.
- Report (PDF, 2006)
South Bay Salt Ponds Restoration Project, Short-term Data Needs, 2003-2005
The primary goals for the short-term data needs studies were to provide baseline data for the SBSP Restoration Project and to provide a scientific basis for adaptive management decisions.
- Final report (PDF, 5.3 MB, 2003-2005)
California Gull Distribution, Abundance, and Predation on Waterbird Eggs and Chicks in South San Francisco Bay
We examined the distribution and abundance of California Gulls throughout the South Bay salt ponds and associated landfills and determined their impact on the reproductive success of American Avocets and Black-necked Stilts.
- Final report (PDF, 4.5 MB, December 2006)
Habitat-based modeling of wetland bird communities: an evaluation of potential restoration alternatives for South San Francisco Bay
The objective was to identify habitat relationships of key avian species, and develop habitat-based models to predict avian responses to restoration and habitat change.
Levee Assessment Report
Understanding the geologic and geotechnical framework of the Restoration Project area, and the geologic and geotechnical conditions contributing to the current performance of the existing levees, is integral to the success of assessing flood control, project planning, and future levee design.
- Report (PDF, 107 MB, October 2006)
Sediment Deposition and Erosion in South San Francisco Bay, California from 1956 to 2005
Sediment deposition and erosion in South San Francisco Bay from 1956 to 2005 was studied by comparing bathymetric surveys made in 1956, 1983, and 2005. From 1956 to 1983, the region was erosional. In contrast, from 1983 to 2005, the region was depositional.
- Report (Link, 2006)
A History of Intertidal Flat Area in South San Francisco Bay, California; 1858 to 2005
A key question in salt pond restoration in South San Francisco Bay is whether sediment sinks created by opening ponds will result in the loss of intertidal flats. Analyses of a series of bathymetric surveys of South San Francisco Bay made from 1858 to 2005 reveal changes in intertidal flat area in both space and time that can be used to better understand the pre-restoration system.
- Report (Link, 2006)
Final Project Alternatives Report
- Report (HTML, February 2006)
Cultural Resources Assessment Strategy memo (includes a report on the Historic Context of the SBSP Restoration Project)
By providing a holistic overview of the area's changing historic character, the cultural resources assessment can help members of the public better understand the need for the project, and provide a context for the proposed changes.
South San Francisco Bay Tidal Marsh Vegetation and Elevation Surveys–Corkscrew Marsh, Bird Island, and Palo Alto Baylands, California, 1983
This report presents previously unpublished vegetation and elevation data collected in 1983 by the California State Lands Commission at Corkscrew marsh, Bird Island, and Palo Alto Baylands.
- Report (Link, Nov 2005)
Restoration Alternatives and Phase 1 Action maps (October 21, 2005)
These 11" x 17" PDFs of the alternative maps and potential Phase 1 Actions were presented at the October 21st Stakeholder meeting. These maps are draft and will be changing in the near future, but are provided to encourage public review and discussion.
- Phase 1 Action Map (PDF)
LIDAR survey of South Bay
This USGS Open File Report (OFR-2005-1284) provides a visualization of the data, a detailed description of methodology, and an evaluation of the data.
- Report (Link, 2005)
Science Syntheses of Critical Issues
- See Science
Design Charette Report
The National Science Panel spearheaded the concept of a design charette to lay out a long-term vision that can guide the project over several decades, and bring existing experience to bear on both the identification of important research issues and opportunities for early restoration successes.
- Final report (PDF, 1 MB)
Existing Conditions Reports
These reports characterize the existing conditions related to the Restoration Project. These descriptions provide a foundation from which to evaluate and contrast a wide range of restoration alternatives, will serve to help inform the selection of the preferred alternative, and will provide baseline data for monitoring and adaptive management.
- Biology and Habitats (PDF, 8 MB)
- Water and Sediment Quality (PDF, 4 MB)
- Public Access and Recreation (PDF, 7 MB)
- Flood Management and Infrastructure (PDF, 7 MB)
- Hydrodynamics and Sediment Dynamics (PDF, 5.5 MB)
San Francisco Bay Estuary Salt Ponds, Progress Report 2001-2003, USGS
This report provides preliminary information from the 2001-2003 field seasons on selected Aliviso salt ponds regarding water quality, nutrient concentrations, the structure of pelagic and benthic invertebrate communities, and waterbird abundance and distribution.
- Report (PDF, 1 MB)
Preliminary Program Alternatives
A program alternative is an integrated plan for habitat restoration, flood protection, and public access being considered for the Project.
- Revised Maps (July 13, 2005; revised since the Final memorandum)
- Final memorandum (January 21, 2005)
Philip Williams & Associates - Preliminary Alternatives Presentation (PDF, 0.6 MB, December 15, 2004)
by Michelle Orr, Philip Williams & Associates
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Study
The purpose of this reconnaissance study is to determine if there is a Federal interest in participating in a cost shared feasibility study to determine if their is a Federal interest in providing flood damage reduction and ecosystem restoration improvements to the South San Francisco Bay Shoreline.
- Reconnaissance Study (PDF, 2 MB, September 2004)
Opportunities and Constraints Summary
This report describes initial opportunities and constraints relevant to project objectives; these opportunities and constraints will provide a framework to systematically identify, evaluate and contrast potential restoration alternatives.
- Final report (PDF, 12 MB, August 23, 2004)
- Final report, without figures and maps (PDF, 0.7 MB, August 23, 2004)
Data Summary Report
This report identifies the priority data-gaps essential to fill now to inform the restoration planning process. Also provided are a data summary by topic, complete list of data-gaps by topic, and list of references.
- Data Summary Report (PDF, 1 MB, July 2004)
- EndNote references from the Data Summary Report (EndNote, 5 MB, August 5 2004. Note: This file is useful only to EndNote users. These references will be included in the Research Bibliography soon.)
Mercury Technical Memorandum
This document summarizes the results of pertinent reports on existing mercury levels in the Project area, presents a Conceptual Model of mercury cycling and a Mercury Management Matrix developed specifically for the SBSP Project, and makes recommendations regarding the Project relative to the management of mercury.
- Final memorandum (PDF, 3 MB, 8/4/2004)
Alternatives Development Framework
This document provides a methodology to systematically identify, evaluate and contrast restoration alternatives, facilitate consideration of a range of reasonable alternatives, and provide a defensible basis for selection of the preferred project alternative.
- Final Alternatives Development Framwork (PDF, 3.5 MB, August 2004; minor formatting update 8/13/04)
Other Technical Reports
- Design Guidelines for Tidal Wetland Restoration in San Francisco Bay (Link, December 2004)
- Summary of South San Francisco Bay Winter-Spring 2004 Interim Monitoring Data (7 MB PDF, February 2005)
- Inventory of Water Conveyance Facilities (Final) (12MB PDF, January 2005)
- Hydrodynamic Modeling Tools and Techniques (Final) (2MB PDF, January 2005)
- Final Levee Assessment Report (July 2005; 41 MB PDF) [March 2004 draft]
- Data Aquisition Plan (PDF, March 25, 2004)
- Comment on Compatibility Determinations for public uses within the Project
- March Project Newsletter available
- 2007 pond monitoring report available
- Watch a KQED TV story on the restoration
- Three Working Groups seek public participation to guide restoration
- Award-winning article on the restoration from Bay Nature Magazine