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Trash – The Daily and Unnecessary Function of Our Society

Landfills, garbage trucks, dumps, incinerators, recycling centers, waste, sanitation, sewage and rubbish. These words represent a daily and necessary function of our society – trash. In all of its glory, trash is the absolute proof that humans …

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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 is no more important issue …

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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 a chorus of voices in …

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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 evidence of the 3.5-million gallons …

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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 County. Its state was almost toxic. …

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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 San Diego’s technology and science …

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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 offer. Winter in San Diego …

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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 way. If you play a …

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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 member of your team. …

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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 environment. It’s become apparent that …

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Trash – The Daily and Unnecessary Function of Our Society

Landfills, garbage trucks, dumps, incinerators, recycling centers, waste, sanitation, sewage and rubbish. These words represent a daily and necessary function of our society – trash. In all of its glory, trash is the absolute proof that humans …

Read More

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 is no more important issue …

Read More

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 a chorus of voices in …

Read More

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 evidence of the 3.5-million gallons …

Read More

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 County. Its state was almost toxic. …

Read More

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 San Diego’s technology and science …

Read More

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 offer. Winter in San Diego …

Read More

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 way. If you play a …

Read More

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 member of your team. …

Read More

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 environment. It’s become apparent that …

Read More