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Natural Heritage Tourism and Outdoor Recreation in Contra Costa County

 Birding and Wildlife Viewing

   
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The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Bird Watching
By:

Bird watching continues to grow in popularity among folks of all ages.  The hobby—otherwise known as birding—is an excellent way to enjoy nature and become acquainted with all things winged.

 

Bird Trails and Important Bird Areas
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A Bird Trail is more than a trail in the literal sense.  It is a “necklace” of sites, usually linked by a physiographic feature such as a river, that are united by the theme of “great for bird watching!”  Birding Trails are essentially driving routes that help you get from one prime birding spot to the next.

 

Show Birding and Wildlife Viewing Organizations & Professionals (83)
There are 83 resources serving Contra Costa County in the following categories:
map itMap of Birding and Wildlife Viewing Organizations & Professionals serving Contra Costa County
Ecotourism
Angeles National Forest
- San Fernando, CA
Bay Area Barns and Trails
- Mill Valley, CA
California Certified Farmers Market Program
- Sacramento, CA
Current Adventures
Dan Crandall - Owner - Lotus, CA
Divide Ranch
Mike & Kathy Landini - Elk Creek, CA
Farallon National Wildlife Refuge
Gerry McChesney - Refuge Manager - Fremont, CA
John Muir National Historic Site
National Park Service - Martinez, CA
Modoc National Forest
- Alturas, CA
Plumas National Forest
- Quincy, CA
Point Edith Wildlife Area
Scott Wilson - Acting Regional Manager - Bay Delta Region - Napa, CA
Rainbow Pack Outfitters
Greg & Ruby Allen - Bishop, CA
Rhode Island Wildlife Area
Scott Wilson - Acting Regional Manager - Bay Delta Region - Napa, CA
Sandy Bar Ranch
Blythe Reis & Mark DuPont - Orleans, CA
Sequoia National Forest
- Springville, CA
Sierra National Forest
- Clovis, CA
Six Rivers National Forest
- Eureka, CA
Stanislaus National Forest
- Sonora, CA
Guides Outfitters and Hunt Clubs
Anthony Cox
Ac Guide Service - Shingletown, CA
Anthony Lombardi
Rolling Oak Outfitters - Cloverdale, CA
Austin Abernathy
- Napa, CA
Brendan Burnside
Alpine Fly Fishing Guide Service - South Lake Tahoe, CA
Brian Keller
K.O. Outdoors Llc - Long Beach, CA
Brian Kyncy
Kyncy Family Guide Service - Oak Run, CA
Christopher King
- Redding, CA
Cody Hughes
- Salinas, CA
Colton Fields
Fields Guide Service - Livermore, CA
Corbin Wadlow
Pacific Flyway Guide Service - Vacaville, CA
Cory Delisle
Delisle Outfitters - Templeton, CA
Current Adventures
Dan Crandall - Owner - Lotus, CA
Dalton Heryford
Sac Valley Fish And Fowl - Roseville, CA
Daniel Herrera
West Coast Guide Service - Pittsburg, CA
Daniel Sozzi
Heavy Limits Guide Service - Orangevale, CA
Daryl Sattelberg
Sattelberg Guide Service - Roseville, CA
David Bruss
David Bruss Guide Service - Cool, CA
David Goularte
In The Field Guide Service - Santa Clara, CA
Dean Vasilakis
Wildlife Unlimited - Redding, CA
Gregory Cook
Barbs N Hooks Guide Service - Fair Oaks, CA
Gregory Kennedy
- Redding, CA
Jacob Frye
Fryes Fishing - Anderson, CA
James Vella
Vella Outfitters - Modesto, CA
Jeffrey Smith
Survivor Guide Services Inc - Redding, CA
John Cravens
Jpc Guide Services - Nipomo, CA
John Eller
Johnny Eller'S Guide Service - Corning, CA
John Richer
Richer'S Guide Service - Chico, CA
Jonathan Reuer
Nor Cal Outdoor Guides - Lincoln, CA
Joshua Abreupeixoto
Jp Guide Service - Castro Valley, CA
Kenneth Magrini
Lunker Hunter Llc - Vista, CA
Kirk Portocarrero
Sac River Guide - Redding, CA
Kristopher Kennedy
Fish Kennedy Brothers - Redding, CA
Lesa Thatcher
Eagle Eye Hunting & Fishing - Independence, CA
Mark Bolkcom
White Kraken Sport Fishing - Sacramento, CA
Matthew Dahl
- Redding, CA
Melynda Dodds
California Guide Service - Union City, CA
Michael Chittim
Sc2 Outdoors - Cottonwood, CA
Michael Noble
- Chico, CA
Mossback Guides and Outfitters
- Elk Ridge, UT
Nathaniel Kyncy
Www.Kyncyguideservice.Com - Shingletown, CA
Parrish Cremeans
Justforhunting.Com - Redding, CA
Rainbow Pack Outfitters
Greg & Ruby Allen - Bishop, CA
Raymond Perez
Alpha Wildlife Services - Sacramento, CA
Richard Armas
- Bella Vista, CA
Richard Laskowski
Laskis Guide Service - Acampo, CA
Richard Willis
R Willis Maine Guide - Professional Maine Guide - Seaside, CA
Robert Balmy
- Concord, CA
Robert Danelen
- Sherman Oaks, CA
Robert Dellinger
Hooked On America Guide - Shingle Springs, CA
Robert Dunn
Northern California Guide Service - Red Bluff, CA
Ross Mcfaull
- Redding, CA
Ryan Hoskin
High 5 Guide Service - Gridley, CA
Sarah Schmidt
Schmidt Guide Service LLC - King City, CA
Steven Johnson
Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitter - S Lake Tahoe, CA
Steven Rambo
Rambo'S Guide Service - Antelope, CA
Steven Roberts
- Buellton, CA
Timothy Carpenter
North Coast Outfitters - Blue Lake, CA
Todd Prangley
Prangley'S Guide Service - Somerset, CA
William Barker
On The Move Guide Service - Smartsville, CA
William Cantrell
Bills Guide Service - El Sobrante, CA
State and Federal Land
California Public Access Program
- Wildlife Conservation Board - Sacramento, CA
Deanne Recht, MAI
The Recht & Recht Company, Inc. - President - San Diego, CA
Farallon National Wildlife Refuge
Gerry McChesney - Refuge Manager - Fremont, CA
Michael Hart
LandVest, Inc. - Senior Appraiser - Boston, MA
Point Edith Wildlife Area
Scott Wilson - Acting Regional Manager - Bay Delta Region - Napa, CA
Rhode Island Wildlife Area
Scott Wilson - Acting Regional Manager - Bay Delta Region - Napa, CA

 Hunting and Sport Fishing

   
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Conservation's Latest Problem? Not Enough Hunters
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No matter how you feel about hunting, it provides a lot of funding for state wildlife agencies. Now, fewer Americans are hunting, and that system is breaking down.

 

The Ultimate Food Plot
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One of the first things that every fledgling wildlife manager learns is that nutrition is the key to attracting and keeping big bucks. The second thing they learn is how expensive it is to grow good food plots.

 

Hunters - A Force for Conservation
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Hunting seasons are starting to open, making this a great time to commemorate the important role that hunters play in habitat conservation.

 

Show Hunting and Sport Fishing Organizations & Professionals (74)
There are 74 resources serving Contra Costa County in the following categories:
map itMap of Hunting and Sport Fishing Organizations & Professionals serving Contra Costa County
Guides Outfitters and Hunt Clubs
Anthony Cox
Ac Guide Service - Shingletown, CA
Anthony Lombardi
Rolling Oak Outfitters - Cloverdale, CA
Austin Abernathy
- Napa, CA
Brendan Burnside
Alpine Fly Fishing Guide Service - South Lake Tahoe, CA
Brian Keller
K.O. Outdoors Llc - Long Beach, CA
Brian Kyncy
Kyncy Family Guide Service - Oak Run, CA
Christopher King
- Redding, CA
Cody Hughes
- Salinas, CA
Colton Fields
Fields Guide Service - Livermore, CA
Corbin Wadlow
Pacific Flyway Guide Service - Vacaville, CA
Cory Delisle
Delisle Outfitters - Templeton, CA
Current Adventures
Dan Crandall - Owner - Lotus, CA
Dalton Heryford
Sac Valley Fish And Fowl - Roseville, CA
Daniel Herrera
West Coast Guide Service - Pittsburg, CA
Daniel Sozzi
Heavy Limits Guide Service - Orangevale, CA
Daryl Sattelberg
Sattelberg Guide Service - Roseville, CA
David Bruss
David Bruss Guide Service - Cool, CA
David Goularte
In The Field Guide Service - Santa Clara, CA
Dean Vasilakis
Wildlife Unlimited - Redding, CA
Gregory Cook
Barbs N Hooks Guide Service - Fair Oaks, CA
Gregory Kennedy
- Redding, CA
Jacob Frye
Fryes Fishing - Anderson, CA
James Vella
Vella Outfitters - Modesto, CA
Jeffrey Smith
Survivor Guide Services Inc - Redding, CA
John Cravens
Jpc Guide Services - Nipomo, CA
John Eller
Johnny Eller'S Guide Service - Corning, CA
John Richer
Richer'S Guide Service - Chico, CA
Jonathan Reuer
Nor Cal Outdoor Guides - Lincoln, CA
Joshua Abreupeixoto
Jp Guide Service - Castro Valley, CA
Kenneth Magrini
Lunker Hunter Llc - Vista, CA
Kirk Portocarrero
Sac River Guide - Redding, CA
Kristopher Kennedy
Fish Kennedy Brothers - Redding, CA
Lesa Thatcher
Eagle Eye Hunting & Fishing - Independence, CA
Mark Bolkcom
White Kraken Sport Fishing - Sacramento, CA
Matthew Dahl
- Redding, CA
Melynda Dodds
California Guide Service - Union City, CA
Michael Chittim
Sc2 Outdoors - Cottonwood, CA
Michael Noble
- Chico, CA
Mossback Guides and Outfitters
- Elk Ridge, UT
Nathaniel Kyncy
Www.Kyncyguideservice.Com - Shingletown, CA
Parrish Cremeans
Justforhunting.Com - Redding, CA
Rainbow Pack Outfitters
Greg & Ruby Allen - Bishop, CA
Raymond Perez
Alpha Wildlife Services - Sacramento, CA
Richard Armas
- Bella Vista, CA
Richard Laskowski
Laskis Guide Service - Acampo, CA
Richard Willis
R Willis Maine Guide - Professional Maine Guide - Seaside, CA
Robert Balmy
- Concord, CA
Robert Danelen
- Sherman Oaks, CA
Robert Dellinger
Hooked On America Guide - Shingle Springs, CA
Robert Dunn
Northern California Guide Service - Red Bluff, CA
Ross Mcfaull
- Redding, CA
Ryan Hoskin
High 5 Guide Service - Gridley, CA
Sarah Schmidt
Schmidt Guide Service LLC - King City, CA
Steven Johnson
Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitter - S Lake Tahoe, CA
Steven Rambo
Rambo'S Guide Service - Antelope, CA
Steven Roberts
- Buellton, CA
Timothy Carpenter
North Coast Outfitters - Blue Lake, CA
Todd Prangley
Prangley'S Guide Service - Somerset, CA
William Barker
On The Move Guide Service - Smartsville, CA
William Cantrell
Bills Guide Service - El Sobrante, CA
Land Leasing
American Hunting Lease Association
Steve Meng - President - Fishers, IN
Cain Planting Company
Hunt Ark Duck - McCrory, AR
California FarmLink
- Aptos, CA
Evr-green Management Group, Inc
Matt S. Campbell - President - Rome, GA
Hull Forest Products
- Pomfret Center, CT
Hunting Land Advisors
Stephen Ruckman - Founder - Mount Washington, KY
Hunting Sports Plus
Daryl Traylor - Blue Springs, MO
LandTrust
- Bozeman, MT
Resource Analytical & Management Group, LLC
Billy K. Lemons - President & Principal Consultant - Nacogdoches, TX
Robert C. Crane
Woodland Management Service - Consulting Forester - Stevens Point, WI
Weyerhaeuser Outdoor Recreation Leases
- Madison, GA
Lodges and Ranches
Beartooth Capital Partners
Robert Keith - Managing Principal and Co-Founder - Bozeman, MT
Ranch Management Consultants, Inc.
- Wheatland, WY
Sandy Bar Ranch
Blythe Reis & Mark DuPont - Orleans, CA

 Nature-Based Tourism

   
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National Wildlife Refuge System - National Wildlife Refuge Locator

Find a Refuge Near You 

Nearly 46 million people visit national wildlife refuges each year. Visitors and local communities recognize refuges as national treasures:

  • Wildlife refuges are home to more than 700 species of birds, 220 species of mammals, 250 reptile and amphibian species and more than 200 species of fish.
  • Fifty-nine refuges have been established with a primary purpose of conserving threatened or endangered species.
  • 280 of the 1,200-plus federally-listed threatened or endangered species in the U.S. are found on units of the Refuge System.

 

 

Decontamination Documentation for Cavers
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The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) strongly recommends, first and foremost, compliance with all cave closures, advisories, and regulations in all Federal, State,Tribal, and private lands.

 

What is Natural Heritage Tourism

Natural heritage tourism (or geotourism as defined by National Geographic) is defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place—its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents.

 

Bird Trails and Important Bird Areas
By:

A Bird Trail is more than a trail in the literal sense.  It is a “necklace” of sites, usually linked by a physiographic feature such as a river, that are united by the theme of “great for bird watching!”  Birding Trails are essentially driving routes that help you get from one prime birding spot to the next.

 

Rural Bounty

Explore North America's Rural Bounty

Discover the rich bounty of farm fresh fruits and vegetables, outdoor activities, and family fun that our rural countryside has to offer!

  • Daytrip or Vacation to a Farm or Ranch
  • Pick Your Own-Fruits, Pumpkins, Trees
  • Discover Charming Countryside Wineries
  • Challenge Your Hunting & Outdoor Skills

In the U.S. and Canada, there are approximately 65,000 farms and ranches that invite the public to visit, and more and more are becoming members on the Rural Bounty website. We invite you to come back often to plan relaxing day trips, or weeks away, enjoying the Rural Bounty of North America.  Visit website »

 

 

Show Nature-Based Tourism Organizations & Professionals (52)
There are 52 resources serving Contra Costa County in the following categories:
map itMap of Nature-Based Tourism Organizations & Professionals serving Contra Costa County
Agritourism
Allied Grape Growers
- Fresno, CA
Amador Flower Farm
Steve Saunders - Plymouth, CA
Brentwood Farmers Market
Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association - Brentwood, CA
California Certified Farmers Market Program
- Sacramento, CA
Concord Farmers Market
Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association - Concord, CA
Danville Farmers Market
Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association - Danville, CA
Divide Ranch
Mike & Kathy Landini - Elk Creek, CA
Durst Organic Growers
Jim & Deborah Durst - Esparto, CA
Family Winemakers of California
- Sacramento, CA
Martinez Farmers Market
Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association - Martinez, CA
Orman Ranch
- Crescent City, CA
Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association
- Concord, CA
Pinole Farmers Market
Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association - Pinole, CA
Sandy Bar Ranch
Blythe Reis & Mark DuPont - Orleans, CA
Valley End Farm
- Santa Rosa, CA
Campgrounds
Angeles National Forest
- San Fernando, CA
Modoc National Forest
- Alturas, CA
Plumas National Forest
- Quincy, CA
Sequoia National Forest
- Springville, CA
Sierra National Forest
- Clovis, CA
Six Rivers National Forest
- Eureka, CA
Stanislaus National Forest
- Sonora, CA
Ecotourism
Angeles National Forest
- San Fernando, CA
Bay Area Barns and Trails
- Mill Valley, CA
California Certified Farmers Market Program
- Sacramento, CA
Current Adventures
Dan Crandall - Owner - Lotus, CA
Divide Ranch
Mike & Kathy Landini - Elk Creek, CA
Farallon National Wildlife Refuge
Gerry McChesney - Refuge Manager - Fremont, CA
John Muir National Historic Site
National Park Service - Martinez, CA
Modoc National Forest
- Alturas, CA
Plumas National Forest
- Quincy, CA
Point Edith Wildlife Area
Scott Wilson - Acting Regional Manager - Bay Delta Region - Napa, CA
Rainbow Pack Outfitters
Greg & Ruby Allen - Bishop, CA
Rhode Island Wildlife Area
Scott Wilson - Acting Regional Manager - Bay Delta Region - Napa, CA
Sandy Bar Ranch
Blythe Reis & Mark DuPont - Orleans, CA
Sequoia National Forest
- Springville, CA
Sierra National Forest
- Clovis, CA
Six Rivers National Forest
- Eureka, CA
Stanislaus National Forest
- Sonora, CA
Landscape Architects / Land Planning
Brennan Bajdek, M.A., RPA
North Wind Resource Consulting - Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager - Idaho Falls, ID
EnSafe
- Memphis, TN
Eric Christiansen
Custom Courtyard Masonry - Petaluma, CA
Habitat Restoration Sciences
- Vista, CA
Jacob Voit
Cagwin and Dorward - Petaluma, CA
ReScape California
- San Francisco, CA
Trailscape
- Auburn, CA
State and Federal Land
California Public Access Program
- Wildlife Conservation Board - Sacramento, CA
Deanne Recht, MAI
The Recht & Recht Company, Inc. - President - San Diego, CA
Farallon National Wildlife Refuge
Gerry McChesney - Refuge Manager - Fremont, CA
Michael Hart
LandVest, Inc. - Senior Appraiser - Boston, MA
Point Edith Wildlife Area
Scott Wilson - Acting Regional Manager - Bay Delta Region - Napa, CA
Rhode Island Wildlife Area
Scott Wilson - Acting Regional Manager - Bay Delta Region - Napa, CA

 Outdoor Recreation

   
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The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Bird Watching
By:

Bird watching continues to grow in popularity among folks of all ages.  The hobby—otherwise known as birding—is an excellent way to enjoy nature and become acquainted with all things winged.

 

National Wildlife Refuge System - National Wildlife Refuge Locator

Find a Refuge Near You 

Nearly 46 million people visit national wildlife refuges each year. Visitors and local communities recognize refuges as national treasures:

  • Wildlife refuges are home to more than 700 species of birds, 220 species of mammals, 250 reptile and amphibian species and more than 200 species of fish.
  • Fifty-nine refuges have been established with a primary purpose of conserving threatened or endangered species.
  • 280 of the 1,200-plus federally-listed threatened or endangered species in the U.S. are found on units of the Refuge System.

 

 

Decontamination Documentation for Cavers
By:

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) strongly recommends, first and foremost, compliance with all cave closures, advisories, and regulations in all Federal, State,Tribal, and private lands.

 

What is Natural Heritage Tourism

Natural heritage tourism (or geotourism as defined by National Geographic) is defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place—its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents.

 

Methyl Mercury in Sportfish - Information for Fish Consumers

Methylmercury is a form of mercury that is found in most freshwater and saltwater fish. In some lakes, rivers, and coastal waters in California, methylmercury has been found in some types of fish at concentrations that may be harmful to human health.

 

Show Outdoor Recreation Organizations & Professionals (32)
There are 32 resources serving Contra Costa County in the following categories:
map itMap of Outdoor Recreation Organizations & Professionals serving Contra Costa County
Agritourism
Allied Grape Growers
- Fresno, CA
Amador Flower Farm
Steve Saunders - Plymouth, CA
Brentwood Farmers Market
Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association - Brentwood, CA
California Certified Farmers Market Program
- Sacramento, CA
Concord Farmers Market
Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association - Concord, CA
Danville Farmers Market
Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association - Danville, CA
Divide Ranch
Mike & Kathy Landini - Elk Creek, CA
Durst Organic Growers
Jim & Deborah Durst - Esparto, CA
Family Winemakers of California
- Sacramento, CA
Martinez Farmers Market
Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association - Martinez, CA
Orman Ranch
- Crescent City, CA
Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association
- Concord, CA
Pinole Farmers Market
Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association - Pinole, CA
Sandy Bar Ranch
Blythe Reis & Mark DuPont - Orleans, CA
Valley End Farm
- Santa Rosa, CA
Ecotourism
Angeles National Forest
- San Fernando, CA
Bay Area Barns and Trails
- Mill Valley, CA
California Certified Farmers Market Program
- Sacramento, CA
Current Adventures
Dan Crandall - Owner - Lotus, CA
Divide Ranch
Mike & Kathy Landini - Elk Creek, CA
Farallon National Wildlife Refuge
Gerry McChesney - Refuge Manager - Fremont, CA
John Muir National Historic Site
National Park Service - Martinez, CA
Modoc National Forest
- Alturas, CA
Plumas National Forest
- Quincy, CA
Point Edith Wildlife Area
Scott Wilson - Acting Regional Manager - Bay Delta Region - Napa, CA
Rainbow Pack Outfitters
Greg & Ruby Allen - Bishop, CA
Rhode Island Wildlife Area
Scott Wilson - Acting Regional Manager - Bay Delta Region - Napa, CA
Sandy Bar Ranch
Blythe Reis & Mark DuPont - Orleans, CA
Sequoia National Forest
- Springville, CA
Sierra National Forest
- Clovis, CA
Six Rivers National Forest
- Eureka, CA
Stanislaus National Forest
- Sonora, CA