Each year, as winter shifts toward spring, visitors to Lake Merritt sometimes spot a bright yellow film drifting across the …
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A Huge Thank You to Safari West
We are incredibly grateful to Safari West for their deep commitment to conservation and for offering families and individuals the …
Dead Fish and Shrimp Found in Lake Merritt
On Thursday, June 5, James Robinson, Director of the Lake Merritt Institute (LMI), received a message from the City of Oakland and …
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Rains Bring Trash—Lots of It!
Where does all the trash in Lake Merritt come from during the rainy season? The answer lies in the storm drains. Lake Merritt has …