Research

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 [...]

Huntington Beach Desalination

The eyes of the state are on Huntington Beach and the approval of the proposed Poseidon Resources Desalination Facility to see whether a state-of-the-art facility is constructed or an antiquated facility utilizing World War Two era infrastructure.

Eelgrass in Newport Bay

Eelgrass meadows are one of the most important estuarine habitats in Newport Bay! Upper Newport Bay is one of the last remaining coastal wetlands in Southern California and is home to over 935 species of plants and animals and over 200 bird species, and several endangered species. It is primarily an ecological reserve managed by [...]