YBI/TI Stewardship Program
Community stewardship takes a variety of forms on the islands. The Yerba Buena Island/Treasure Island Stewardship Program strives to restore Yerba Buena Island’s native biodiversity and engage residents and the diverse Bay Area community to connect to nature on both islands and to participate in island ecological stewardship.
Upcoming free public activities:
September 19th, 2024: - YBI Natural Areas Walk
In partnership with the California Native Plant Society Yerba Buena Chapter. Led by Peter Brastow, San Francisco Environment, and Will Benge, CMG Landscape Architects.
https://cnps-yerbabuena.org/calendar/field-trips/
November, 2024: - YBI Winter Birding Walk - Date TBD
Led by Josiah Clark.
December 2024 - Habitat Planting Day - Date TBD
A work party installing local native plants, removing invasive species and restoring natural habitat. Sponsored by TIDA and San Francisco Environment.
Spring 2025 - 8th Annual Yerba Buena Island Bioblitz - Date TBD
Join TIDA, San Francisco Environment and the California Academy of Sciences for the 8th annual Yerba Buena Island Bioblitz in the spring of 2025.
Habitat Management Plan
TIDA is developing a long-term framework for restoration, enhancement and protection of Yerba Buena Island's precious natural areas. The Yerba Buena Island Habitat Management Plan (YBI HMP) is a critical element of these efforts.
Read the YBI Habitat Management Plan
Current TIDA contractors Rubicon Programs, and Habitat Potential work in consultation with TIDA and San Francisco Environment in the field stewardship of vital YBI natural areas.
Commitment to biodiversity
At it's May 8, 2019 meeting the TIDA Board of Directors approved TIDA Board Resolution 19-13-05/08 affirming TIDA's commitment to the Citywide Biodiversity Vision adopted by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 2018.
