"This impressive collaboration between an environmental historian and a nature photographer is a celebration of the San Francisco Bay's natural beauty and environmental value. As a life-long San Franciscan who has a deep admiration for the Bay, I believe residents and visitors alike will enjoy this wonderful introduction to the Bay and will be moved to cherish and protect this California treasure."--Senator Dianne Feinstein"This book, with its comprehensive view of San Francisco Bay, is very timely. It will benefit both newcomers and long time Bay Area residents who appreciate the Bay and who will continue with their constant vigilance the process of saving the Bay."--Sylvia McLaughlin, co-founder of Save the Bay"This book is a feast for the eyes and an inspiring call to get to know our Bay better--so that we can better preserve its riches."--Melvin Lane, former owner of Lane Publishing Company, publishers of Sunset Magazine and Sunset Books"Although I have been well acquainted with the bay for many years, I have discovered revealing new information about it on almost every page."--Harold Gilliam, author of Weather of the San Francisco Bay Region "An enlightening, rewarding look at the bay in our own backyard."--George Olson, Director of Photography, Sunset magazine"John Hart and David Sanger bring us a deft blend of very readable history, accessible science, and alluring photography. More importantly, they remind us that an engaged citizenry truly can make a difference in preserving the Earth's ecological bounty."--Steven J. McCormick, President and CEO of The Nature Conservancy"For those of us born and raised along the California coast, this book confirms again, through the beauty of its photographs, the great natural treasure we have here in San Francisco Bay."--Leon E. Panetta, Director of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy Read Less