Agave Watch at the Coastkeeper Garden has begun. The Garden’s impressively large Agave Americana, or Blue Agave, is preparing to bloom. A large flower stalk appeared on March 29 and is…
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Here in Orange County, clean water lets our kids and families enjoy a day at the beach without worrying about getting sick. It allows our coastal environment and wildlife to…
Scallops, Oysters, and Mussels are all mollusks but there are a few more not-as-well known mollusks that live in the eelgrass beds of Newport Bay. Introducing the California Jackknife, Navanax,…
Orange County is a recognized national leader in purifying waste water for groundwater recharge. Orange County’s system is the largest of its kind in the world and has garnered international…
Coastkeeper works to safeguard Orange County’s 42 miles of coastline and protect its invaluable fishable, swimmable, drinkable and sustainable waters. We are now the region’s principal steward of clean water,…
It’s time to celebrate. Last week, the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board took the consideration to remove its regulations for bacteria levels in Newport Bay off its meeting agenda. For…
After a long, dry summer, fall has Orange County feeling a little fresher. The air is crisp, kids zip up their jackets on the way to school – and we…
Here at the Coastkeeper Garden, we’re pulling out all the stops to be responsible with this season’s most precious resource – rainwater. The Garden is equipped with several bioswales —…
On November 8, California voters said “yes” to Proposition 67 – supporting an end to plastic bags polluting our waters and endangering marine life. We’re proud of our state for supporting legislation…
The coast and its residents As with the entire Pacific Coast, Orange County is blessed with some unique ecosystems including the Bolsa Chica wetlands (reopened with great applause to the ocean tides…
