Golden Gate National Recreation Area

National Park Foundation Funds New and Expanded Learning Opportunities to Connect Kids to Parks

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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"National parks are America's largest classrooms, offering new and expanded learning opportunities for students," said National Park Foundation President and CEO Will Shafroth. "Open OutDoors for Kids grantees are pioneering the ways kids and classrooms connect with national parks and experience -- both in-person and virtually  -- the wonder and complexities of nature and history."

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  • "National parks are America's largest classrooms, offering new and expanded learning opportunities for students," said National Park Foundation President and CEO Will Shafroth.
  • "Each national park is related to a part of our national identity and park educational programs bring history, civics, science and the arts to life for students," said National Park Service Director Chuck Sams.
  • Individuals, foundations, and companies can support NPF's Open OutDoors for Kids program by visiting the National Park Foundation website.
  • The National Park Foundation works to protect wildlife and park lands, preserve history and culture, educate, and engage youth, and connect people everywhere to the wonder of parks.

Live Good Holds "A Celebration of Love and Unity" Marathon over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

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Saturday, November 5, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 5K marathon course started at the former United States Army airfield Crissy Field, which is now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, taking runners across San Francisco's landmark Golden Gate Bridge. Participants took in spectacular views of the bay, including Alcatraz and Angel Island, and trekked to the finish line in Sausalito.

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  • On October 22, 2022, Live Good, Inc held its first-ever Live Good Marathon to celebrate the history and origin of the company's founding in San Francisco ten years ago.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 5K marathon course started at the former United States Army airfield Crissy Field, which is now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, taking runners across San Francisco's landmark Golden Gate Bridge.
  • Thank you so much for coming to the very first Live Good Marathon!
  • To learn more about Live Good and sign up for their newsletter visit: Live Good Inc.

AWARD-WINNING CAVALLO POINT LODGE UNVEILS THREE NEW DINING EXPERIENCES

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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SAUSALITO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cavallo Point has officially opened the doors to three new restaurant concepts, reinvigorating the culinary experience for guests and locals with the debut of Sula, Sula Lounge and Farley. As a quintessential Bay Area respite, Cavallo Point is an idyllic retreat where guests are invited to create long-lasting memories, enjoy an immersive destination with well-being experiences, and dine on exquisite locally-inspired cuisine. The culinary experience at Cavallo Point is synonymous with the Bay Area lifestyle through history, landscape, environment and perspective, where diners are able to view the pastoral landscape of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the iconic skyline of San Francisco from an exceptional vantage.

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  • As a quintessential Bay Area respite, Cavallo Point is an idyllic retreat where guests are invited to create long-lasting memories, enjoy an immersive destination with well-being experiences, and dine on exquisite locally-inspired cuisine.
  • The enhanced concepts are an inspired vision for new and exciting guest offerings by Cavallo Point's ownership, DiamondRock Hospitality and stewarded by hotel operator, Passport Resorts LLC .
  • Spearheading the design of the new concepts is the duo Mark Wilson and Yoko Ishihara of the award-winning Bay Area-based firm, Wilson Ishihara Design , in collaboration with architectural firm, Architectural Resources Group (ARG) , architect of record for Cavallo Point.
  • "We're honored to welcome our guests and the community to the enhanced culinary experience at Cavallo Point, creating long-lasting memories that will invite them back time and again," says Cavallo Point General Manager Martin Nicholson.

Whale Safe – an AI-Enabled System to Prevent Ship Collisions With Whales – to Launch off the San Francisco Coastline

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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Last months tragic death of Fran, the most photographed whale in California, is the latest example of why Whale Safe is needed off the Northern California coast.

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  • Last months tragic death of Fran, the most photographed whale in California, is the latest example of why Whale Safe is needed off the Northern California coast.
  • We are excited to expand the technology and expertise to the San Francisco Bay region where ship collisions are of high concern for endangered whales, said Callie Steffen, Whale Safe project lead at the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory.
  • Whale Safe utilizes best-in-class technology with best-practice conservation strategies to create a solution to reduce risk to whales.
  • Whale Safe utilizes an AI-enabled acoustic monitoring system, big data models and direct whale sightings recorded by trained observers and citizen scientists.

PRESIDIO TUNNEL TOPS, WORLD-CLASS NATIONAL PARK DESTINATION IN THE PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO, OPENS TO THE PUBLIC

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Saturday, July 16, 2022
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Presidio Tunnel Tops adds 14 acres to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

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  • Presidio Tunnel Tops adds 14 acres to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
  • "Today is a day of celebration for San Franciscans as our city opens a majestic new public space," said Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
  • Presidio Tunnel Tops opens to the public July 17 kicking off with an inaugural season of free family-friendly events and activities through October.
  • Led by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the Presidio Tunnel Tops campaign raised over $98 million of the $118 million project.

Standard Lithium Sponsors the First Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in El Dorado, AR

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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Standard Lithium partnered with Entergy, Adopt a Charger, and South Arkansas Community College on the installation of the six Level 2 240 volt EVCS charging stations, free for public use, located near the Murphy Arts District in downtown El Dorado, AR.

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  • Standard Lithium partnered with Entergy, Adopt a Charger, and South Arkansas Community College on the installation of the six Level 2 240 volt EVCS charging stations, free for public use, located near the Murphy Arts District in downtown El Dorado, AR.
  • SouthArk is very pleased to partner with Standard Lithium to bring free-to-use EV charging stations to downtown El Dorado, said Dr. Bentley Wallace, President, South Arkansas Community College.
  • They do see, however, when electric vehicles are plugged into charging stations at places they like to go, and have the opportunity to ask drivers about their EV experience.
  • We are grateful to Entergy and Standard Lithium for sponsoring and funding these new EV charging stations in El Dorado.

NOAA Grant To Help Organizations Effectively Communicate on Climate Change: The Marine Mammal Center, NNOCCI to Expand Climate Communication Efforts

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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The program will help expand training opportunities within underrepresented communities and enhance knowledge of climate change and a willingness to engage in climate action, ensuring a more equitable and inclusive approach.

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  • The program will help expand training opportunities within underrepresented communities and enhance knowledge of climate change and a willingness to engage in climate action, ensuring a more equitable and inclusive approach.
  • The program is funded by a two-year grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
  • The project will enable NNOCCI and The Marine Mammal Center to expand and create a lasting impact through updated and more efficient training systems.
  • The Centers mission is to advance global ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education.

Alcatraz AI Partners with RFI to offer the Alcatraz Rock Facial Authentication Solution to its Growing Customer Base

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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Alcatraz AI's facial authentication solution combines advanced AI and 3D sensing technologies that provide facilities with enterprise-grade identity verification needed to create secure spaces.

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  • Alcatraz AI's facial authentication solution combines advanced AI and 3D sensing technologies that provide facilities with enterprise-grade identity verification needed to create secure spaces.
  • Its access control solution, the Rock, effectively detects tailgating and sends "real-time alerts", if an unauthorized person enters and sends real-time notifications to ACS/VMS.
  • "RFI is a leader of technical innovation, and we are looking forward to partnering with them to bring facial authentication to their customer base," said Tina D' Agostin, CEO of Alcatraz AI.
  • "By utilizing the Alcatraz AI Rock, we will work alongside RFI to continue their mission of optimizing security and safety solutions for their customers."

Alcatraz AI to Showcase Facial Authentication Access Control Solutions at ISC WEST 2021

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Alcatraz AI, a developer of frictionless access control technology, will showcase its biometric and tailgating solutions at ISC West 2021 (Booth 11074).

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Alcatraz AI, a developer of frictionless access control technology, will showcase its biometric and tailgating solutions at ISC West 2021 (Booth 11074).
  • Alcatraz provides data on tailgating hotspots to support employers' policy and stop breaches to ultimately modify physical security and access control.
  • "We look forward to showcasing all of the unique capabilities of the Alcatraz access control technology to ISC West attendees."
  • Alcatraz AI transforms access control by leveraging artificial intelligence and analytics to make powerful decisions at the edge, where your face becomes your credential.

Alcatraz AI and Structure Works Form Strategic Partnership to Bring AI Powered Security Solutions to Global Network

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- International security integrator Structure Works is proud to join forces with Alcatraz AI to offer the Alcatraz Rock facial authentication solution to its growing customer base.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- International security integrator Structure Works is proud to join forces with Alcatraz AI to offer the Alcatraz Rock facial authentication solution to its growing customer base.
  • This new partnership leverages Structure Works' existing global network and Alcatraz's modern technology solutions to generate an exceptional customer experience.
  • The Alcatraz frictionless access control solution is ideal for organizations looking to create a safe return to the workplace.
  • The Alcatraz Rock was designed to keep people moving without losing any of the high security benefits.