Exploring Nature in SF: Understanding Sand Mining Lecture | SF

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Exploring Nature in the San Francisco Bay Area: Lecture Series | SF

The SF Natural History Series lecture series explores all aspects of nature in the Bay Area, and seeks to understand our impact both past and present on those natural systems, and their impact on us.

Talks take place at different venues around the city and are sometimes scheduled with little notice, so check their blog to stay tuned to the latest updates. The lectures are free, but an RSVP is typically requested.

Exploring Nature in the San Francisco Bay Area: Lecture Series | SF

Understanding Sand Mining in SF Bay
Guest Speakers: Brenda Goeden and Ian Wren
7pm Wednesday, August 19th, 2015 (doors open 6:30pm)
FREE at the Exploratorium Bay Observatory Gallery (see directions at the bottom for details)
and please let them know if you are coming.

Sand mining in San Francisco Bay is a little known industry that has existed since the early part of the 20th century. Come learn about this activity that occurs in the deep subtidal areas of the Bay and provides sand for construction projects throughout the Bay Area. The talk will include some of the latest science, a discussion of mining effects on the marine environment and outer coast beaches, and a look at known concerns about sand mining. Ten-year permits for mining have recently been issued, so it’s a great time to understand the efforts and advances being made in the science and industry of local Bay sediments.

Reservations can be made at reserve@exploratorium.edu or 415-528-4444 option 5.

Please let the Gallery know if you are coming.

The lecture will be at the Exploratorium Bay Observatory Gallery at the back of the museum. The special event entrance is through the gate on the outside of building, past the main entrance (as depicted in the map). Someone should be out front helping guide (the museum itself will not be open).

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.