Current Projects

OC-IE Public Interest Green Fund

One of Coastkeeper’s five program pillars is enforcement- specifically to enforce compliance with state clean water laws and the Federal Clean Water Act. Although our preferred course of action is to collaborate with industries to reduce sources of pollution, Coastkeeper will resort to litigation if necessary.  The goal of litigation is to force certain industries that have not followed clean [...]

Wine and Dine at Sandy’s Beach Grill

We raised $40,000! Our Second Annual Wine & Dine at Sandy’s Beach Grill in Huntington Beach was a huge hit! Almost 100 guests met under the pier to sample complimentary drinks and delicious hors d’oevres, visit with friends and make new connections.  Attendees also got a sneak peak of the new Coastkeeper video, and heard [...]

Derelict Fishing Gear

In December of 2007, four divers found a massive abandoned gill net covering a deep-water reef six miles off San Pedro on Angels Gate. The divers explored the first 200 feet of net, where they found 21 dead sea lions, numerous cormorants and other trapped marine life. Learn more about this harmful pollution.