In the summer of 2002, Coastkeeper embarked on an investigation to answer: (1) how many pump-out stations are there; (2) are they each operational; (3) if not, what component is nonoperational; (4) sufficiently distributed around and within the marinas; (5) were they visible and well maintained; and (6) what is the water quality immediately surrounding the pump-out stations?
A heated debate over oil platform decommissioning is underway in California- should they be removed completely or remain in some part as artificial reefs? On Friday, July 23, 2010, Coastkeeper hosted the Rigs to Reefs? Options for Platform Decommissioning Conference. Learn more…
By involving citizen volunteers in water quality monitoring, Coastkeeper is are able to collect data on many streams that may not be assessed otherwise. This program also gives concerned citizens and interns from universities an opportunity to get involved in protecting water quality, and is a great tool for promoting public awareness of water monitoring. Learn more…
The Project: BMPs installed on property were two dry wells that intercepted existing landscape drains and are designed to irrigate parkway when they overflow and one rain barrel.
