San Francisco Baykeeper

A moment of tranquility for y'all from Richmond's Point Molate ... And in case you didn't get the messageVOTE! Photo: Robb Most for Baykeeper

The harbor seals of San Francisco Bay would like to remind you to vote -- and to thank everyone who's already cast their ballots for swimmable waters, breathable air, and healthy communities! Photo: Joan Robins

Remember the creepy day the Bay Area sky turned orange? Baykeeper Executive Director Sejal Choksi-Chugh discusses the climate crisis, what it means for the Electionand what actions you can take now to support candidates who are committed to protecting the planet: https://baykeeper.org/blog/day-sky-turned-orange-0

People have been cooking at home a lot more due to the pandemicand as a result, a lot more fats, oils, and grease are being washed down kitchen drains. Don't do it!! It's bad for pipes and really bad for the Bay, as fat clogs cause sewage backups. Instead of washing leftover fats and grease down the drain, "people should be wiping down greasy pans with paper towels and then throwing the paper towels in the compost or the trash," and taking larger quantities to a recycling facility, says Baykeeper Attorney Nicole Sasaki via the Richmond Pulse

Did you know that the Clean Water Act prevents more than 700 billion pounds of toxic pollutants from being dumped into American waterways every year? And protecting this monumental law is more important than ever via Waterkeeper Alliance The Hill

A new regional shoreline park is now open, offering spectacular views of the Bay the new span between Oakland and Yerba Buena Island - we can't wait to check it out!

Want to stop climate change? Restoring wetlands, stopping suburban sprawl, planting cover crops, and other nature-based solutions are key, according to a new report. via the Los Angeles Times & The Nature Conservancy in California

Ready for some good news? Join us for a live presentation of Baykeeper's latest victories from all around San Francisco Bay!

Join us tonight for a virtual happy hour, featuring The Fishwives and happy highlights from the Bay!

Alameda County boaters: flares are explosive & difficult to dispose of - but you can safely get rid of your marine flares tomorrow, 10/18! Make an appointment today at the link below

An example of how local action can do good for the whole country: our new agreement with the US Coast Guard will curtail water pollution from the agency's facilities & equipment nationwide! "I wish every party we took to court was as willing to do the right thing as the Coast Guard," says Baykeeper Staff Attorney Nicole Sasaki, "the Coast Guard immediately acknowledged it needed to do better, and their actions showed they were up to the task. I hope this agreement can serve as an inspiration for other local polluters to do what's right." https://baykeeper.org//breaking-news-baykeeper-scores-nati

A South Bay circuit board manufacturer was releasing extremely high levels of heavy metals & nitrogen into the stormwater system that feeds into the Guadalupe River & SF Bay. So we sued for Clean Water Act violationsand got the company to clean up its act! Full story at http://ow.ly/D3cZ50BTCOd... Photo: Peter Thoeny, Flickr/CC

The Bubbleboat returns to the Bay!