Newport CAD Update We are calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Newport Beach to take further action to protect Newport Bay and its biota…
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Since at least the 1950s, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been widely used in manufacturing and are found in many consumer, commercial, and industrial products. Common sources are non-stick…
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As we wrap up our 23rd year of protecting swimmable, fishable, drinkable water, we'd like to reflect on some of our favorite moments from 2022. Our victories would not be…
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by Michaela Coats, Education Director at OC Coastkeeper “Close your eyes. Think back to a foundational moment that sparked your relationship with nature. Where are you? What do you see?…
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Giving Tuesday Results Thanks to you, we raised $6,545 on Giving Tuesday! These funds will help us continue to track water issues affecting our community, such as PFAS contamination, stormwater…
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With the holidays rapidly approaching, we want to offer some sustainable and fulfilling alternatives to the Black Friday circus! A few members of our team took some time to write…
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San Diego Creek Shows High Levels of PFAS Over the past several months, we participated in a study with Waterkeeper Alliance to determine how polluted our waterways are with "forever…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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