Credits & Acknowledgments

The people and technology behind our mission

Introduction

Bay Tides is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors, the dedication of our volunteers, and the power of open-source technology. This page recognizes everyone who contributes to our mission of protecting the San Francisco Bay.

Infrastructure Partners

The foundation that keeps our digital presence running

Cloudflare

Global CDN, DDoS protection, Pages hosting, and Workers edge computing

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Hosting

Microsoft Azure

Cloud computing, VM hosting, and email delivery via Azure Communication Services

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Cloud

OrbStack

Lightweight Linux VM hosting for local services

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Hosting

GitHub

Code hosting, version control, and CI/CD via GitHub Actions

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DevOps

Frameworks & Languages

Modern tools for building fast, accessible experiences

Astro

Static site generator with content-first architecture

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Framework

React

UI component library for interactive features

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Library

TypeScript

Type-safe JavaScript for reliable, maintainable code

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Language

Sass/SCSS

CSS preprocessor for scalable stylesheets

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Styling

Developer Tools

Quality assurance and development workflow tools

Playwright

End-to-end testing framework for quality assurance

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Testing

Prettier

Opinionated code formatter for consistent style

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Formatting

Third-Party Services

Trusted partners that enhance our capabilities

Mapbox

Interactive mapping for event and project locations

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Maps

Tor Project

Snowflake proxy and hidden services for secure, anonymous access

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Privacy

Lighthouse CI

Automated performance, accessibility, and SEO auditing

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Monitoring

Open Source

Community-driven projects that make our work possible

GlobaLeaks

Open-source whistleblowing platform for secure anonymous reporting

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AGPL-3.0

Lucide Icons

Beautiful, consistent open-source icon set

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ISC

Community Contributors

Volunteers who donate their time and expertise

Bay Tides is built by a community of dedicated volunteers who believe in our mission. From software developers and designers to environmental scientists and educators, our contributors bring diverse skills to protect the San Francisco Bay.

Join Our Community

Interested in contributing? We welcome volunteers of all skill levels. Whether you can help with code, design, outreach, or fieldwork, there's a place for you.

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Photography & Media

Visual content that tells our story

The photography on this website showcases the beauty of the San Francisco Bay and the importance of our conservation work. We thank the following sources for their contributions:

  • Hero imagery & wildlife photos: Licensed under Creative Commons and Canva from various contributors
  • Event photography: Captured by community members at Bay Tides events
  • Iconography: Lucide Icons (ISC License)

All photographs are used with permission. If you believe any image has been used without proper attribution, please contact us immediately.

Special Thanks

To everyone who has supported Bay Tides, whether through donations, volunteering, or simply spreading the word about our mission: thank you.

Together, we are protecting the San Francisco Bay for future generations.

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