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	Bay Area Hiker: Tilden Regional Park
		The nearest campground is in Anthony Chabot Park.
		The East Bay Regional Park District had the foresight in 1936 to create, in addition to a network of hiking, cycling, and horseback riding trails, a preserve for the whole family.
		The steep trails of Wildcat Canyon Regional Park may be glimpsed to the north, and Tilden's 1905 foot Vollmer Peak stands to the south.
	www.bahiker.com /eastbayhikes/tilden.html (2291 words)

	East Bay Regional Park District Trails
		Founded in 1934 the District provides a variety of recreation opportunities for the residents of the Diablo Valley and the entire East Bay, from fishing, swimming and boating to jogging, cycling, and horseback riding.
		But the one objective of all the East Bay Parks is to protect the natural resources so that the residents of this area will be able to enjoy them for generations to come.
		This is a 1,305 acre park consisting of bluffs and shoreline along the Carquinez Strait between the towns of Martinez and Crockett.
	www.geocities.com /Yosemite/Trails/6016/ebrpd.html (4968 words)

	Happy Trails To You: Recipes For Regional Success Parks & Recreation - Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		In the beginning, the focus of the park district was to acquire and protect open space along the ridgeline overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
		Whether viewing your plan from a regional or local perspective, the identification of key players or stakeholders is vital to input on, consensus for, and adoption of a regional trail plan.
		Regional planning may require involvement from federal, state, and county governments as well as various utility districts or other special districts that may have ownership of or jurisdiction over potential trail rights of way.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1145/is_1_34/ai_53668960 (819 words)

	AEGiS-SFE: S.F. plan said to peril East Bay trail; City wants to end cattle grazing on watersheds
		The $21,000 the district nets in yearly grazing fees from ranchers is secondary, but still an important source of revenue for park and trail maintenance, Doyle said.
		A likely scenario is that the park district would continue to maintain the high-use areas of the Sunol Wilderness and would keep the actual Ohlone trail, but give back the land around it, Doyle said.
		East Bay parks officials are making their concerns known to the PUC.
	www.aegis.com /news/SFE/1997/SE970209.html (960 words)

	Trail Use and Public Sentiment Toward Maintenance and Operation Cost in East Bay Regional Park District, CA
		A large majority of voters in the East Bay Regional Park District (88%) agree that the system of regional parks and trails is a "valuable public resource." Most voters also recognize the need to properly maintain this public resource (86%).
		Local voters recognize the value of the regional Park system and are favorable toward properly maintaining this important public resource.
		Figure 5 also shows that the level og voter use of the regional parks is somewhat similar to the levels of voter use of regional trails.
	www.americantrails.org /resources/funding/FundEastBayPay.html (472 words)

	Parkland Rules, East Bay Regional Park District (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		PARK GATES ARE OPEN to the public during hours posted at the park entrance.
		SCUBA diving is prohibited in any District lake or inland waters unless authorized by the District.
		A State license is required of persons 16 years of age or older to FISH at those locations in the Regional Parks where fishing is permitted.
	www.parkpatrol.org /rules.htm (946 words)

	Regional Parks Foundation Planned Giving Opportunities
		Despite the trying times, East Bay residents had faith enough in the future and in the value of a nickel (a vote for the new park district meant an increased five-cent tax) to cast their votes for open space and recreation.
		In 1969, the Regional Parks Foundation, a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation was established with the sole-purpose of supporting the Park District.
		The East Bay Regional Park District is now comprised of 55 parks on more than 88,000 acres throughout the thousand square miles of Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
	www.regparksfdn.org /about_planned.html (730 words)

	A Modest Majesty: 70 Years of East Bay Parks
		Redwood Regional Park, with its third-growth redwoods and lush riparian woodlands, became part of the district in 1936.
		That iconic sense of terrain—the notion that geography, untrammeled and untamed, can represent the spirit of a great place to live—is the reason we in East Bay cities are privileged to have empty emerald hills in the middle of some of the most densely populated territory in Northern California.
		The people who established the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) in 1934 knew open space wasn't just a good idea for its own sake; it was symbolic of gentility, of leisure, of a quality of life beyond bare nuts-and-bolts survival.
	www.baynature.com /2004octdec/ebparks.html (423 words)

	Regional park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Regional park is a term used for an area of land preserved on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, recreational use or other reason, and under the administration of local government.
		Regional parks are administered by a regional park board rather than the National Park Service, a state, county or other unit of local government.
		Other examples of Regional Parks are the East Bay Regional Park District in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, California; Huron-Clinton Metroparks in southeast Michigan; and the Three Rivers Park District in Minnesota.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Regional_park (254 words)

	Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Nancy Wenninger, EBRPD's Land Acquisition Manager states that in purchasing the land, the Park District is required to continue three wind turbine leases scheduled to expire in 2014.
		Established in 1969, the Regional Parks Foundation was the first non-profit in the United States established specifically to encourage private contributions in support of a park agency.
		Headquartered in Oakland, the East Bay Regional Park District is the largest local park agency in the United States maintaining and operating over 96,000 acres of parkland in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties for outdoor recreation, wildlife habitat and nature education.
	www.moore.org /news/2004/news_pr_122004_vasco_caves.asp (725 words)

	Wildernet - East Bay Regional Park District
		Description - An important part of the East Bay Regional Park District's mission is to ensure the preservation of the natural beauty of the land on the eastern side of San Francisco Bay, and to protect habitat for wildlife, including many rare and endangered species.
		Forty fishing docks, three bay fishing piers, a disabled accessible swimming pool, nine park visitor centers, two 18-hole golf courses, two archery ranges and a marksmanship range are among the developed facilities.
		East Bay Regional Park District has hundreds of events scheduled all year long from American Indian events to youth and family functions.
	www.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=CAEBRP&cu_id=157 (739 words)

	Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The park's wetland complex—which includes Arrowhead Marsh and a successfully restored 72-acre wetland—hosts some of the most significant populations of shorebirds and waterfowl in the central bay.
		Until 1938, San Leandro Bay and its 1,800 acres of tidal marsh were a wildlife paradise, protected as a state wildlife reserve.
		Golden Gate Audubon is working with the East Bay Regional Park District to monitor bird populations at the restored wetland and to restore key areas of the wetland complex.
	www.goldengateaudubon.org /html/conservation/wetlands_wildlands/mlkshoreline.htm (387 words)

	Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
		The park provides a special place for learning about the history and maritime activities of the area and an opportunity for viewing shoreline wildlife in native habitats.
		Driving directions are available at the East Bay Regional Park District website, and road signs directing visitors to the park are widespread.
		The September 18, 2004 Grand Opening of the park was well-attended by the community and included information and food booths, music and dance performances, a formal dedication ceremony.
	www.waterfrontaction.org /learn/parks/mhp.htm (655 words)

	Martinez Regional Shoreline Information
		The park is jointly administered by the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) and the City of Martinez.
		This arch bridge is one of the distinctive landmarks of the Martinez Regional Shoreline, and it marks the entrance to the marsh area in the western portion of the park.
		The sign near the park office reminds park users that dogs are not allowed in the marsh area due to potential conflicts with the well-being of the wildlife here.
	www.abag.ca.gov /bayarea_info/baytrail/vtour/map6/access/martinez.htm (992 words)

	(San Francisco) Bay Area Backcountry: San Jose
		On weekdays, it is possible to have the park all to yourself, while on weekends the parking lot is crowded with the cars of mountain bikers (excellent trails for biking, by the way).
		Part of the East Bay Regional Park District - this is the western end of the Ohlone Trail.
		It is possible to walk or bike to Uvas Canyon County Park and Mount Madonna County Park from the Forest of Nisene Marks.
	www.hknot.com /bab/east-bay.html (986 words)

	East Bay Regional Park District Turns 65 (Sept/Oct 1999 Monitor)
		Sunol Regional Wilderness, Las Trampas, Little Hills, Coyote Hills, and Briones became parks, aided by the 1964 passage of a state bond issue, and Crown Memorial State Beach was turned over to EBRPD to operate.
		In 1998, the District was given the responsibility of operating the new state Eastshore State Park along the east edge of San Francisco Bay.
		Park district founders might be surprised by what has happened to their vision in 65 years.
	www.bayareamonitor.org /sept99/parks65.html (717 words)

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		This represents a substantial regional nesting population for dabbling ducks and mid-sized shorebirds and also represents one of the largest colonies of nesting snowy egrets and fl-crowned night herons in the Central Bay.
		The 1995 Basin Plan (p.4-12) states that shallow water dischargers may apply to the Regional Board for exceptions to the assigned dilution ratio of D=0 (and thus the shallow water effluent limitations) based on demonstration of compliance with water quality objectives in the receiving waters and implementation of an aggressive pretreatment and source control program.
		San Francisco Bay The discharge of waste shall not cause the following limits to be exceeded in waters of the State within one foot of the water surface: a.
	www.swrcb.ca.gov /sanfranciscobay/OrderNum/99-024.doc (9443 words)

	Bay Area Hiker: Redwood Regional Park
		No admission or parking fees here -- at the main park entrance, the day use fee is $5, with a $2 fee for dogs.
		Redwoods would not be the tree to come to mind when most hikers think of the east bay, but Redwood Regional Park has some beauties, plus there's chaparral, a stream where trout spawn, an incredible variety of plants, and a terrific trail system, with plenty of paths just for hikers.
		The toughest circuits in the park (though still really moderate hikes) climb from the canyon floor to either ridge line.
	www.bahiker.com /eastbayhikes/redwood.html (2041 words)

	BAY NATURE: Between River and Bay: The Delta's Big Break
		This is Big Break Regional Shoreline, the 1,648-acre mostly-offshore piece of the Delta that is the newest addition to the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD).
		The park is in Oakley, just east of Antioch, and it serves as both gateway to the region’s extraordinary aquatic landscape and a living museum of its ecosystems and wildlife.
		Thousands of years ago, when sea level was lower, the Sacramento and San Joaquin flowed as rivers all the way to Suisun Bay, where the funneling of their waters at Carquinez Strait caused the deposition of sand that had accumulated in the rivers as they traveled from the Sierra Nevada.
	www.baynature.com /2003janmarch/delta_2003janmarch.html (3238 words)

	Bay Area Hiker: Briones Regional Park
		The trail to the east (right) goes to the road, then ends, and the trail to the left, which is signed, crests at a shady hill, then drops down and ends at a construction site.
		Continuing on the Lafayette Ridge Trail, this next section of the park, away from the houses, is the nicest stretch of this hike.
		Although this trail is not part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail system, I find it the archetypal ridge trail, hugging the contours of the crest, with views unobstructed by trees.
	www.bahiker.com /eastbayhikes/briones.html (1210 words)

	Community Invited to Participate in Planning Eastshore Park
		The proposed park spans eight and one half miles from the Bay Bridge to Marina Bay in Richmond.
		The California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks), East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) and the State Coastal Conservancy (SCC) formed a partnership and kicked off a planning effort to develop a general plan and environmental assessment for the park in January 2001.
		Following the Regional Workshop, a series of local briefings will be held with each of the five cities that are adjacent to the park.
	www.ci.berkeley.ca.us /news/2002/03mar/032002eastshorepark.html (435 words)

	E-Mail Forum
		He is a member of the Richmond Recreation and Parks Commission and says that his community involvement and understanding of local park issues and demonstrated leadership skills will contribute to better policies on a regional level.
		The only portion the district did not move to acquire is 20 acres in the SE corner next to Rheem Creek which the City's plan had set aside for possible light industrial development.
		Acquisition by the Parks District alone would be difficult at this time as our acquisition funds are primarily voter approved and specify the land we are to acquire.
	www.tombutt.com /forum/2006/061005.htm (1836 words)

	It's the 50th anniversary for the grand string of parks in the East Bay - East Bay Regional Park District, California ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		It's the 50th anniversary for the grand string of parks in the East Bay - East Bay Regional Park District, California
		One of the largest local park systems in the country, the East Bay Regional Park District is celebrating its 50th anniversary ths year with a host of special events--many in May and June--and the opening of new trails and park additions.
		Park in the front lot and walk up to the swimming pool area; look for trail signs.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1216/is_v172/ai_3245676 (942 words)

	Friends of Parks
		What follows are some of my major concerns about the state of the District and why it is drifting into mediocrity—this from a park system that used to be described as one of the great urban park systems of the United States.
		This is a very dangerous step for the District to take and could lead, eventually, to a breakup of the District and returning its lands to the cities and counties.
		Measure CC The Park District claims, as before, they will use the money for resource protection and restoration and they list a bunch of worthwhile-sounding projects (all, by the way, previously scheduled from their general fund).
	www.friendsofparks.com /index.htm (1061 words)

	Bay Area
		Description: Martinez Shoreline Regional Park to Brentwood, CA (30 miles) and Tilden Regional Park to Contra Loma Regional Park (40 miles).
		Update: We have received final permission from the EBRPD to place our trail discs and map panels on trails within the park district.
		Now we are waiting for GIS information from EBRPD to send to the company who will develop the maps for the strategically located exhibit panels.
	www.mc2ct.org /bay_area.htm (105 words)

	A challenging way to see East Bay parks
		A hike through the largest redwood grove in the East Bay hills with a side trip to a one-of-a-kind trout ladder at Redwood Regional Park crowns the 2005 Trails Challenge in the East Bay Regional Park District.
		East Bay Parks cover 95,000 acres with 1,200 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
		Stream Trail, 3 miles (with option to extend to ridge), Redwood Regional Park: Wild, native rainbow trout migrate from Upper San Leandro Reservoir and jump the fish ladder on Redwood Creek (due this week), a rare Bay Area spectacle.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/04/07/SPGK3C47P61.DTL (750 words)

	ContraCostaTimes.com \| 10/08/2006 \| East Bay Regional Park District Board (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The East Bay Regional Park District Board faces key decisions about how to pay for the purchase and care of park land that provides a natural backdrop for the region's rapid growth.
		Members of the seven-member park board say they expect to decide within two years whether to go to voters again for a bond measure using property taxes to add more land to the 97,000-acre park system.
		Pirrone, an avid hiker, said he supports the park district practice of buying land even if it will be years before there is money to open it for public use.
	www.contracostatimes.com /mld/cctimes/news/politics/elections/15686516.htm (501 words)

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