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?
Orange County Coastkeeper, in partnership with the Back Bay Science Center and the California Department of Fish and Game, have worked since 2008 to protect critical eelgrass habitat in Newport Bay by combining public education with research with the opportunity for long-term growth. Learn more…
Coastkeeper has partnered with Southern California Edison to develop a sustainable landscaping project at the utility’s Villa Park Substation. The project will save water and electricity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, eliminate dry-weather runoff and cut costs for landscape maintenance. Learn more…
