About Us
The Bay Institute is the leader in protecting and restoring the entire watershed which drains into San Francisco Bay.  For nearly 30 years, we have been developing and leading model scientific research, education and advocacy programs to preserve this watershed, which includes the Sacramento and the San Joaquin rivers and their tributaries; Suisun Marsh; San Pablo Bay; and San Francisco Bay.

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Our Board of Directors are committed to leading the effort to protect, restore and inspire stewardship of the Bay and its vast watershed.
The Bay Institute protects, restores and inspires conservation of the San Francisco Bay and its watershed -- from the Sierra to the sea.
Our staff works tirelessly to develop and implement research, education and advocacy programs that improve the health of the Bay.
Since 1981, we have been developing and leading model scientific research, education and advocacy programs.
Detailed information on The Bay Institute's programs, partners and successes can be found in its annual reports.
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Each year, we honor significant champions of San Francisco Bay and its watershed.
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