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UnFilter'd: San Diego’s Mayoral Race

Our executive director wants you to understand the issues when you vote for our next leader.

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Tsunami of Sewage

City of San Diego wastewater officials announced a backup generator plan for sewage pump stations. Get our response and the facts on our blog.

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2011 Beach Cleanup Data

Read Alicia's blog post to see what still plagues our beaches.

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King Tides

The high tides will demonstrate how vulnerable our shoreline is Dec. 23 - 24, Jan. 20 - 22 and Feb. 6 - 8. 

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UnFilter'd: The Stakes in San Diego’s Mayoral Race

In November, San Diego will elect a new mayor. Arguably, no city mayoral race has been as important for our city’s future as this one. As I see it, there...

It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village

As Hillary Clinton famously noted in her 1996 book, “it takes a village.” Regardless of views on education reform, the message about the power of collaboration and the significance of...

Power Outage Sewage Spill Victory Almost

Power Outage Sewage Spill Victory Almost Here

The region-wide power outage last September caused massive sewage spills when two pump stations that lacked adequate backup power failed and discharged into local creeks. Our volunteer water monitors found...

Protecting Our Environment: Then and Now

Protecting Our Environment: Then and Now

When and where did water protection begin? It all started back in 1966 in New York. The Hudson River provided water to over 9 million people in New York and Hudson...

High Tech Fair Inspires Science Careers

High Tech Fair Inspires Science Careers for San Diego Students

Each year, thousands of students descend upon the Del Mar Fairgrounds’ Wyland Hall to talk science with local professionals at the High Tech Fair. Over 40 companies and organizations from...

Vertical Explorations

Vertical Explorations

So it’s winter in San Diego. Even though the days are shorter and the temperatures are lower, we still have a great opportunity to enjoy what our beautiful city has to...

5 Eco-Friendly Family Activities

5 Eco-Friendly Family Activities

What do eco-friendly activities require? Only that it doesn’t hurt the environment in the process. It is as simple as that. However, lots of things do hurt the environment in some...

Victor Vazquez: Musings about a Coworker

Victor Vazquez: Musings about a Coworker and a Friend

I want to tell you about my friend. His name is Victor Vazquez. He's currently Coastkeeper's assistant controller and grants manager. And if you play your cards right, he could a...

Another Year, Another Big Pile of Trash

Another Year, Another Big Pile of Trash (and Data)

A mantra has developed at San Diego Coastkeeper over the past few years: collecting data at beach and bay cleanups is almost as important as removing the trash from the...

I am on a Boat! or My First Day at Coast

I am on a Boat! or My First Day at Coastkeeper

On my first day as an intern at San Diego Coastkeeper, I was given the honor to ride in the Coastkeeper boat. Along with seeing sealions and dolphins on a...

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