Cover Photo: Western Snowy Plover chick The Santa Ana River Mouth is home to two species of bird that are protected by the Endangered Species Act: the California Least Tern…
A new, or rather newly investigated, pollutant has begun to populate our water systems more and more. Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are made up of carbon-fluorine bonds. These strong bonds allow…
In lieu of Kids Ocean Day in 2021, Coastkeeper and other participating organizations hosted a virtual art competition to maintain the event’s spirit while staying cautious of the pandemic. This…
Image: The Santa Ana River from the Huntington sideBasar, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Santa Ana River drains the largest watershed basin in Southern California, an area…
Photos & Blog by Amanda Armstrong, Communications Intern ’22 Growing up in Central California, I had always wondered what it was like to grow up right near the beach. Of…
As we teach our students about the human impacts on the environment, we make it an effort to focus less on the problem and more on the solutions. Through our…
Image by Taychilla from Unsplash Guest Blog by Zach Norton at Marine Depot Direct Plastics are among the most environmentally harmful of all man-made materials, and for several reasons. For…
On April 21, 2022, Orange County Coastkeeper hosted Retiring Offshore Rigs: A Decommissioning Workshop to Clear the Horizon. This hybrid event focused on reigniting the conversation around responsibly ending California’s…
Guest Blog by Lisa Walker at Neighborhood Sprout Drought conditions are a recurring event in Southern California, as reported by the California Department of Water Resources. However, residents can help…
Whether you’re boo’d up or flying solo, consider spending your time and efforts showing love for our coastline this Valentine’s Day. Not sure how? Check out our tips below! Explore…