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September 9, 2021

Red Flag Warning Isssued

A Red Flag Warning has been issued covering the East Bay hills and valleys and Diablo Range from 5:00 PM Thursday, September 9, to 11:00 AM Friday, September 10, due to chance for dry thunderstorms and lightning, gusty outflow winds, and increased risk of new wildfire starts and rapid spread.

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August 31, 2021

Joint Message on Tentative Labor Agreement Reached Between East Bay Regional Park District and AFSCME, Local 2428

The East Bay Regional Park District and leaders of its employee labor union, AFSCME Local 2428, have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract.

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August 31, 2021

45 Years on the Lafayette Moraga Regional Trail

The Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail, a 7.7-mile linear park operated by the East Bay Regional Park District, links the entire Lamorinda region and is enormously popular with walkers, cyclists and equestrians for recreation and commuting to school and work. At the time it was completed, the…

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August 25, 2021

Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay: Grand Opening on August 28

Four decades in the making, Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay located at the foot of Dumbarton Bridge in Fremont will be dedicated in a public celebration on Saturday, August 28, 2021.

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August 17, 2021

Red Flag Warning Issued

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for East Bay hills from 11 PM Tuesday, August 17 to 3 PM Wednesday, August 18 due to high winds and dry conditions. Follow all posted fire rules, be aware of park restrictions, and immediately report any fire danger (EMERGENCIES: 9-1-1 / NON-EMERGENCY: 510-881…

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Park District Receives $13.5 Million for Wildfire Protection from State Budget

$10 Million Dedicated to Addressing Sudden Tree Die-Off in Regional Parks

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Finding Feathers

Strolling along Big Break’s trails in the summer months, you might start to notice large feathers peppered among the grasses and shrubs. These feathers often belong to one of the park’s permanent residents – the red-tailed hawk.

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Eight Tips for Hot-Weather Hiking

Summertime in Regional Parks can be very hot and dry. Here are some tips for safe hiking in hot weather.

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Quail Crossing

Nuzzled among the Oakley wetlands, Big Break Regional Shoreline is a birding paradise. The park welcomes tired travelers like the bald eagle and the white pelican to rest and feed, while it also provides vital habitat to permanent residents like our state bird, the California quail.

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RAISE Grant: Regional Trail Priorities

The U.S. Department of Transportation Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program provides funding for road, rail, transit, and port projects that have a significant local or regional impact. East Bay Regional Trails are an integral part of the region’s…

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