San Diego Coastkeeper
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San Diego Coastkeeper protects and restores swimmable, drinkable, fishable waters in San Diego County.
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🎁 www.sdcoastkeeper.org/ways-to-give
🌊 Happy #SwimmableCaliforniaDay! July 25th celebrates Californians' right to clean, safe waterways to enjoy.
Wherever you are, we invite you to get out and our waters! 🏄🏼🏊🛶🤿
However you celebrate, please remember to recreate responsibly and pack out what you bring in. #plasticfreejuly
Wherever you are, we invite you to get out and our waters! 🏄🏼🏊🛶🤿
However you celebrate, please remember to recreate responsibly and pack out what you bring in. #plasticfreejuly
July 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🌊 Happy #SwimmableCaliforniaDay! July 25th celebrates Californians' right to clean, safe waterways to enjoy.
Wherever you are, we invite you to get out and our waters! 🏄🏼🏊🛶🤿
However you celebrate, please remember to recreate responsibly and pack out what you bring in. #plasticfreejuly
Wherever you are, we invite you to get out and our waters! 🏄🏼🏊🛶🤿
However you celebrate, please remember to recreate responsibly and pack out what you bring in. #plasticfreejuly
Exciting Job Opportunity: Communications Manager📣
To view the full job description and see how to apply, please visit: www.sdcoastkeeper.org/employment/
This is a full-time, hybrid position with flexibility and great benefits. The deadline to apply is August 18th, 2025.
To view the full job description and see how to apply, please visit: www.sdcoastkeeper.org/employment/
This is a full-time, hybrid position with flexibility and great benefits. The deadline to apply is August 18th, 2025.
July 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Exciting Job Opportunity: Communications Manager📣
To view the full job description and see how to apply, please visit: www.sdcoastkeeper.org/employment/
This is a full-time, hybrid position with flexibility and great benefits. The deadline to apply is August 18th, 2025.
To view the full job description and see how to apply, please visit: www.sdcoastkeeper.org/employment/
This is a full-time, hybrid position with flexibility and great benefits. The deadline to apply is August 18th, 2025.
1/4 – Ever wonder where runoff from rain goes when it flows into storm drains? 🤔 Stormwater isn’t treated, so trash and pollutants that enter storm drains go directly into our rivers, bays, and ocean.
July 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
1/4 – Ever wonder where runoff from rain goes when it flows into storm drains? 🤔 Stormwater isn’t treated, so trash and pollutants that enter storm drains go directly into our rivers, bays, and ocean.
SB 601 aims to restore the same protections to California’s wetlands that the Clean Water Act did for 50+ years, currently threatened thanks to a 2023 Supreme Court ruling (Sackett v. EPA).
Here is how severely San Diego’s water could be impacted if this bill does not pass.
Here is how severely San Diego’s water could be impacted if this bill does not pass.
July 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
SB 601 aims to restore the same protections to California’s wetlands that the Clean Water Act did for 50+ years, currently threatened thanks to a 2023 Supreme Court ruling (Sackett v. EPA).
Here is how severely San Diego’s water could be impacted if this bill does not pass.
Here is how severely San Diego’s water could be impacted if this bill does not pass.
California’s waters are all connected - when we fail to protect some, we all suffer. SB 601 will #ProtectCAWater so that all Californians can enjoy clean and safe water without pollution. Read how in the LA Times: www.latimes.com/environment/....
California bill would restore wetlands protections in wake of Supreme Court ruling
A Supreme Court ruling placed limits on federal protections for many streams and wetlands. A bill in California’s Legislature seeks to restore safeguards.
www.latimes.com
July 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
California’s waters are all connected - when we fail to protect some, we all suffer. SB 601 will #ProtectCAWater so that all Californians can enjoy clean and safe water without pollution. Read how in the LA Times: www.latimes.com/environment/....
Will you be on Fiesta Island on July 5th? Help us collect firework debris data! Report your debris observations at the link below:
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July 4, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Will you be on Fiesta Island on July 5th? Help us collect firework debris data! Report your debris observations at the link below:
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Is California willing to risk clean water for all due to federal deregulation? We have an opportunity to protect our waters with SB 601, the Right to Clean Water Act, and we need to take it. #protectCAwater
June 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Is California willing to risk clean water for all due to federal deregulation? We have an opportunity to protect our waters with SB 601, the Right to Clean Water Act, and we need to take it. #protectCAwater
Hey, we're hiring! If these roles sound like your dream part-time job or career starters, apply today! Share with someone you know who would make a perfect addition to our team!
www.sdcoastkeeper.org/employment/
www.sdcoastkeeper.org/employment/
June 28, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Hey, we're hiring! If these roles sound like your dream part-time job or career starters, apply today! Share with someone you know who would make a perfect addition to our team!
www.sdcoastkeeper.org/employment/
www.sdcoastkeeper.org/employment/
We think @benallenca said it best: SB 601 is “a common-sense measure that simply restores the protections that our waterways have always enjoyed since 1948.” Read more about how this legislation aims to #ProtectCAWater in the LA Times: www.latimes.com/environment/....
California bill would restore wetlands protections in wake of Supreme Court ruling
A Supreme Court ruling placed limits on federal protections for many streams and wetlands. A bill in California’s Legislature seeks to restore safeguards.
www.latimes.com
June 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
We think @benallenca said it best: SB 601 is “a common-sense measure that simply restores the protections that our waterways have always enjoyed since 1948.” Read more about how this legislation aims to #ProtectCAWater in the LA Times: www.latimes.com/environment/....
This short but insightful read unpacks why this year's #HarmfulAlgalBloom was unusually severe, impacting thousands of marine animals along Southern California's coast. Follow the link in our bio to learn more!
Read it here: www.sdcoastkeeper.org/blog/underst...
Read it here: www.sdcoastkeeper.org/blog/underst...
June 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This short but insightful read unpacks why this year's #HarmfulAlgalBloom was unusually severe, impacting thousands of marine animals along Southern California's coast. Follow the link in our bio to learn more!
Read it here: www.sdcoastkeeper.org/blog/underst...
Read it here: www.sdcoastkeeper.org/blog/underst...
Last month was packed with updates and with June being #WorldOceansMonth, things aren’t slowing down! Check your inbox, hit the link in our bio, or head to SDCoastkeeper.org/newsletter-archives to catch up on all the latest clean-water updates for our county.
#SanDiego #Conservation #CleanWater
#SanDiego #Conservation #CleanWater
June 25, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Last month was packed with updates and with June being #WorldOceansMonth, things aren’t slowing down! Check your inbox, hit the link in our bio, or head to SDCoastkeeper.org/newsletter-archives to catch up on all the latest clean-water updates for our county.
#SanDiego #Conservation #CleanWater
#SanDiego #Conservation #CleanWater
State & federal funding are the most important resources in fixing the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis. Hit the link below to catch up on the main issues affecting south #SanDiego.
sdcoastkeeper.org/blog/tijuana-river-sewage-crisis-funding-update-2025
#TijuanaRiver
#CleanWater
#EndangeredRivers
sdcoastkeeper.org/blog/tijuana-river-sewage-crisis-funding-update-2025
#TijuanaRiver
#CleanWater
#EndangeredRivers
April 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
State & federal funding are the most important resources in fixing the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis. Hit the link below to catch up on the main issues affecting south #SanDiego.
sdcoastkeeper.org/blog/tijuana-river-sewage-crisis-funding-update-2025
#TijuanaRiver
#CleanWater
#EndangeredRivers
sdcoastkeeper.org/blog/tijuana-river-sewage-crisis-funding-update-2025
#TijuanaRiver
#CleanWater
#EndangeredRivers
1/3 🌊 Coastal resilience has a challenge. It’s a responsibility shared by all of us, but most of us are unaware of what it entails or how crucial it really is.
We’re changing that. 💪
We’re changing that. 💪
April 15, 2025 at 10:39 PM
1/3 🌊 Coastal resilience has a challenge. It’s a responsibility shared by all of us, but most of us are unaware of what it entails or how crucial it really is.
We’re changing that. 💪
We’re changing that. 💪
EHC needs our help! Their federal funding has been illegally slashed, hurting San Diego’s climate goals & community health. Please consider helping them today:
- Request CA to step up
- Donate to EHC
- Learn about illegal fed defunding
Visit environmentalhealth.org to get involved!
- Request CA to step up
- Donate to EHC
- Learn about illegal fed defunding
Visit environmentalhealth.org to get involved!
April 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
EHC needs our help! Their federal funding has been illegally slashed, hurting San Diego’s climate goals & community health. Please consider helping them today:
- Request CA to step up
- Donate to EHC
- Learn about illegal fed defunding
Visit environmentalhealth.org to get involved!
- Request CA to step up
- Donate to EHC
- Learn about illegal fed defunding
Visit environmentalhealth.org to get involved!
This week, NWP 56 was deemed unlawful, saving U.S. ocean waters from open ocean industrial fish farms and the negative impacts they have on environments, communities, and public health.
centerforfoodsafety.org/press-releas...
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Center for Food Safety | Press Releases |
<p>James Mitchell, legislative director for plaintiff Don't Cage Our Oceans:
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March 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
This week, NWP 56 was deemed unlawful, saving U.S. ocean waters from open ocean industrial fish farms and the negative impacts they have on environments, communities, and public health.
centerforfoodsafety.org/press-releas...
centerforfoodsafety.org/press-releas...
Partner Spotlight: San Diego Canyonlands
This month, we’re highlighting @sdcanyonlands, who connect communities with nature through habitat restoration, workforce development, advocacy, and more. Our partnership helps ensure cleaner canyons and water systems. Learn more at sdcanyonlands.org.
This month, we’re highlighting @sdcanyonlands, who connect communities with nature through habitat restoration, workforce development, advocacy, and more. Our partnership helps ensure cleaner canyons and water systems. Learn more at sdcanyonlands.org.
March 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Partner Spotlight: San Diego Canyonlands
This month, we’re highlighting @sdcanyonlands, who connect communities with nature through habitat restoration, workforce development, advocacy, and more. Our partnership helps ensure cleaner canyons and water systems. Learn more at sdcanyonlands.org.
This month, we’re highlighting @sdcanyonlands, who connect communities with nature through habitat restoration, workforce development, advocacy, and more. Our partnership helps ensure cleaner canyons and water systems. Learn more at sdcanyonlands.org.
Are you a resident of Coronado? Join our focus group to help understand the environmental challenges your community faces!
March 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Are you a resident of Coronado? Join our focus group to help understand the environmental challenges your community faces!
The Supreme Court has limited #cleanwater protections for streams and #wetlands, leaving the health of our communities and wildlife at risk.
Check out how new California legislation aims to do just that in today’s LA Times: lat.ms/3FDW6KI.
Check out how new California legislation aims to do just that in today’s LA Times: lat.ms/3FDW6KI.
March 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The Supreme Court has limited #cleanwater protections for streams and #wetlands, leaving the health of our communities and wildlife at risk.
Check out how new California legislation aims to do just that in today’s LA Times: lat.ms/3FDW6KI.
Check out how new California legislation aims to do just that in today’s LA Times: lat.ms/3FDW6KI.
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Coastkeeper and PFEA.org are in Phase 2 of our Binational Resilience Initiative to study and improve #coastalresilience and water pollution in the South Coronado-Rosarito area.
Follow us to follow the project!
#ClimateAction #ClimateChange #Erosion #CleanWater #Resilience
Coastkeeper and PFEA.org are in Phase 2 of our Binational Resilience Initiative to study and improve #coastalresilience and water pollution in the South Coronado-Rosarito area.
Follow us to follow the project!
#ClimateAction #ClimateChange #Erosion #CleanWater #Resilience
March 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Coastkeeper and PFEA.org are in Phase 2 of our Binational Resilience Initiative to study and improve #coastalresilience and water pollution in the South Coronado-Rosarito area.
Follow us to follow the project!
#ClimateAction #ClimateChange #Erosion #CleanWater #Resilience
Coastkeeper and PFEA.org are in Phase 2 of our Binational Resilience Initiative to study and improve #coastalresilience and water pollution in the South Coronado-Rosarito area.
Follow us to follow the project!
#ClimateAction #ClimateChange #Erosion #CleanWater #Resilience
Meet Nicole, Our New Community Science Intern! 👋
Nicole joined Coastkeeper in February. Excited to apply her knowledge in a real-world setting, she has been supporting our Watershed Watch community science program and we’re thrilled to have her join the team!
Nicole joined Coastkeeper in February. Excited to apply her knowledge in a real-world setting, she has been supporting our Watershed Watch community science program and we’re thrilled to have her join the team!
March 17, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Meet Nicole, Our New Community Science Intern! 👋
Nicole joined Coastkeeper in February. Excited to apply her knowledge in a real-world setting, she has been supporting our Watershed Watch community science program and we’re thrilled to have her join the team!
Nicole joined Coastkeeper in February. Excited to apply her knowledge in a real-world setting, she has been supporting our Watershed Watch community science program and we’re thrilled to have her join the team!
“SeaWorld’s reckless disregard for its environmental obligations threatens the health of Mission Bay and the people and wildlife that rely on it. After years of noncompliance and pollution, we are taking legal action to force SeaWorld to act responsibly.”
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March 13, 2025 at 2:01 AM
“SeaWorld’s reckless disregard for its environmental obligations threatens the health of Mission Bay and the people and wildlife that rely on it. After years of noncompliance and pollution, we are taking legal action to force SeaWorld to act responsibly.”
👉 www.sdcoastkeeper.org/san-diego-co...
👉 www.sdcoastkeeper.org/san-diego-co...
COASTAL EROSION: A REALITY WE CANNOT IGNORE
📍 From Rosarito to Coronado, coastal erosion and wastewater pollution threaten our shores. According to a diagnosis conducted between 2023 and 2024, 64% of the studied area in Mexico faces a high risk of erosion, compared to just 0.8% in the U.S.
📍 From Rosarito to Coronado, coastal erosion and wastewater pollution threaten our shores. According to a diagnosis conducted between 2023 and 2024, 64% of the studied area in Mexico faces a high risk of erosion, compared to just 0.8% in the U.S.
March 4, 2025 at 2:24 AM
COASTAL EROSION: A REALITY WE CANNOT IGNORE
📍 From Rosarito to Coronado, coastal erosion and wastewater pollution threaten our shores. According to a diagnosis conducted between 2023 and 2024, 64% of the studied area in Mexico faces a high risk of erosion, compared to just 0.8% in the U.S.
📍 From Rosarito to Coronado, coastal erosion and wastewater pollution threaten our shores. According to a diagnosis conducted between 2023 and 2024, 64% of the studied area in Mexico faces a high risk of erosion, compared to just 0.8% in the U.S.
We're excited to follow this. 💧
"The model's ability to provide a more holistic assessment of extreme rain and snow storm risk could inform infrastructure planning, insurance assessment and emergency preparedness." #stormwater #infrastructure
"The model's ability to provide a more holistic assessment of extreme rain and snow storm risk could inform infrastructure planning, insurance assessment and emergency preparedness." #stormwater #infrastructure
Improving Risk Estimates for Extreme Rain and Snow
A new study led by scientists from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography details an improved method for estimating the likelihood of extreme precipitation events in the western United Sta...
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February 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
We're excited to follow this. 💧
"The model's ability to provide a more holistic assessment of extreme rain and snow storm risk could inform infrastructure planning, insurance assessment and emergency preparedness." #stormwater #infrastructure
"The model's ability to provide a more holistic assessment of extreme rain and snow storm risk could inform infrastructure planning, insurance assessment and emergency preparedness." #stormwater #infrastructure
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Clean rivers, streams, and wetlands are essential for healthy drinking water, fisheries, and coasts. Thank you, Senator Ben Allen, for introducing the Right to Clean Water Act and setting the foundation for healthy California water for all. #ProtectCAWater
February 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Clean rivers, streams, and wetlands are essential for healthy drinking water, fisheries, and coasts. Thank you, Senator Ben Allen, for introducing the Right to Clean Water Act and setting the foundation for healthy California water for all. #ProtectCAWater
Anyone who’s strolled the #LaJolla shoreline in the past few weeks might have noticed some new residents! 🦭 That’s right—baby harbor seals are back! 🥹
There are currently about 24 pups at #ChildrensPool. As cute as they are clumsy, it’s definitely worth a trip to say hi from a safe distance.
There are currently about 24 pups at #ChildrensPool. As cute as they are clumsy, it’s definitely worth a trip to say hi from a safe distance.
February 25, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Anyone who’s strolled the #LaJolla shoreline in the past few weeks might have noticed some new residents! 🦭 That’s right—baby harbor seals are back! 🥹
There are currently about 24 pups at #ChildrensPool. As cute as they are clumsy, it’s definitely worth a trip to say hi from a safe distance.
There are currently about 24 pups at #ChildrensPool. As cute as they are clumsy, it’s definitely worth a trip to say hi from a safe distance.