Restored wetlands welcome wildlife around San Francisco Bay

Name: Restored wetlands welcome wildlife around San Francisco Bay
Uploaded: 2014-10-10T00:32:14Z
Duration: P496S
Description: Climate change and resulting rising sea levels threaten a number of dwindling species in the San Francisco Bay Area. A new restoration project transforms industrial salt ponds into thriving marshland habitats to provide a new home for rodents, birds and fish. The NewsHour’s Cat Wise reports on another benefit: increased flood protection for human residents.

Clip: 10/09/2014 | 8m 16s

Climate change and resulting rising sea levels threaten a number of dwindling species in the San Francisco Bay Area. A new restoration project transforms industrial salt ponds into thriving marshland habitats to provide a new home for rodents, birds and fish. The NewsHour’s Cat Wise reports on another benefit: increased flood protection for human residents.

Aired: 10/09/14

Rating: NR

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