EBRPD's preliminary plan would remake 20 acres of Berkeley shoreline with a beach, promenade and bike area; the design is estimated at $25M but construction still needs funding and permits.

The East Bay Regional Park District promotes Green Friday to encourage enjoying nature over shopping after Thanksgiving, waiving fees at their parks on November 28.

Chinook salmon have returned to the upper Alameda Creek after decades, due to successful restorations including a new fish ladder, enabling a positive environmental impact on the local ecosystem.

EBRPD General Manager Sabrina Landreth resigns without public explanation; Deputy GM Max Korten steps in as Acting General Manager after a special board meeting.

South Park Drive at Tilden Regional Park is closed to cars from Nov 1, 2025, to Mar 31, 2026, for the annual newt migration, allowing safe passage for the amphibians.

A rare plant, the caper-fruited tropidocarpum, unseen since 1957, was rediscovered in Vasco Hills Regional Preserve highlighting the importance of conservation efforts.

East Bay Regional Park District completed a 667-acre fuel reduction project in Anthony Chabot Park to prevent wildfires, using a carbonizer for eco-friendly debris management.

The East Bay Vivarium announced the death of Zeke and Angel, their rare two-headed California kingsnake, who had defied odds by surviving longer than expected and becoming a popular attraction.

The Oakland Zoo announced the death of a California Condor named Jane due to lead poisoning, highlighting the dangers of lead ammunition for wildlife.

The East Bay Regional Park District issued a coyote advisory noting increased encounters during pup-rearing season, advising calm and alertness, and giving tips to safely coexist with coyotes.

Rattlesnakes are becoming more active in the East Bay Regional Park District with warmer weather; visitors are advised to be cautious and respect wildlife laws. If bitten, seek medical help without using improper first aid.

A dead gray whale was found at Alameda South Shore Beach, marking the fourth such incident in the Bay Area this year. The Marine Mammal Center plans a necropsy.

EBMUD extends boat launch closures through 2025 to prevent the spread of invasive golden mussels in reservoirs, impacting local boaters but safeguarding the ecosystem and water infrastructure.