Keep It Clean

Last year, beach cleanup volunteers removed 11,530 pounds of trash from our coastline. Can we pick up even more in 2019? Check out our cleanup calendar to join an upcoming cleanup event.

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San Diego Beach Water Quality

Getting ready to head out to surf or swim? Check out our beach water quality map to see which parts of the coast are safe to play, and which are currently under pollution advisory.

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You've got questions. We've got a blog.

Feed your curiosity with articles on marine debris, sustainable food systems, the water-energy nexus, and more.

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the voice for San Diego’s  Waters

How We Make A Difference

San Diego Coastkeeper believes a strategic combination of science, advocacy, education, and community engagement is the most effective way to address existing and emerging water-related issues. Select a program below to learn more about each element of our multi-pronged approach to protecting San Diego’s rivers, streams, and coastline.

Science

Using water monitoring and scientific inquiry to inform all our programs.

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Community Beach Cleanups

Empowering the community, one cleanup participant and intern at a time.

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Education

Providing San Diego’s youngest generation with hyper-local water education.

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Advocacy

Standing up for San Diego’s rivers, streams, and coastline.

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Outreach and Events

Coordinating cleanups, leading conservation bike rides, and more.

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Membership

Connecting environmental advocates, community leaders, and motivated citizens.

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You’ve got questions, we’ve got blog posts.

From the latest in statewide conservation policy to in-depth looks at the relationship between water and energy, the Coastkeeper blog is full of useful, timely information for the curious mind.

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San Diego Water Quality Map

Urban runoff following rains, sewage spills, and other factors commonly influence coastal water quality in San Diego County. Planning to head out to surf or swim today? Check the beach water quality map for current closures and advisories. In the meantime, we’re working hard to protect San Diego’s water quality so that these closures happen less and less frequently, because we believe clean water is a fundamental right shared by both humans and the environment.

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