Aquatic organisms

San Francisco Pinniped Haul-out Sites (NMFS, 2007)

Fresh Water Inflow, No. 3

Diversions of fresh water inflow into the Bay should be monitored .... to restore historical levels (1922-1967) of fish and wildlife resources.

Fresh Water Inflow, No. 1

Diversions of fresh water should not reduce the inflow into the Bay to the point of damaging ... the ability of the Bay to support existing wildlife.

Water Surface Area and Volume, No. 3

Before any proposal for a barrier is adopted in the future, the Commission will be required to replan all of the affected shoreline and water area.

California Eelgrass

California open coast eelgrass locations compiled by California Department of Fish and Game biologists.

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Applying ecological principles

Ecological principles represent the core attributes of natural systems that must be maintained or restored in order to support healthy marine and coastal ecosystems, and include maintaining, restoring, or accounting for:

These principles are explained in a reference guide for agencies in California, called the Ecological Principles Guide . This guide also includes a series of case studies and checklists that demonstrate how the principles can be applied to day-to-day decision making.

State GeoPortal

The EcoPrinciples Connect tool links to data from the California Geoportal, which offers an easy and convenient way to search, discover and use authoritative geospatial data resources. This one-stop geospatial shop is helping to improve access to California’s geographic data portfolio and expand the use of those data resources in decision making processes.