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San Diego’s Stormwater Crisis— A Costly and Urgent Problem

“Every time you see the beach closed because of bacteria or you go to Mission Bay and the water looks oily or nasty after a rainstorm, that’s all related to the stormwater system. And the …

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Understanding the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis – Government Inaction & Community Responses

Tijuana River has been at the center of a transboundary pollution crisis on the U.S./Mexico border for decades, resulting in public health impacts, closed beaches and massive environmental degradation of the Tijuana River Estuary.

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Understanding the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis – An Overview of Causes and Consequences

Tijuana River has been at the center of a transboundary pollution crisis on the U.S./Mexico border for decades, resulting in public health impacts, closed beaches and massive environmental degradation of the Tijuana River Estuary.

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Latino Heritage Month 2022

Celebrating Latino Heritage Month

We reflect on our participation in Latino Conservation Week this past summer and celebrate Latino Heritage Month by highlighting the people and organizations working to better our communities.

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Choose Your Silver Strand State Beach Camping Adventure

Choose Your Silver Strand State Beach Camping Adventure

We are teaming up with California State Parks and Parks California to help make our beaches more affordable and accessible for everyone! Take the survey and win a two-hour private boat tour with the San Diego Waterkeeper, Matt O’Malley.

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Environmental Justice Bike Tour in the Tijuana River Watershed

Environmental Justice Bike Tour in the Tijuana River Watershed

Outdoor advocates and environmental leaders came together for a community bike tour reflecting on the decades of environmental justice in the Tijuana River Watershed.

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Stormwater pipe dumping polluted urban runoff into a nearby creek

New Year, Same Stormwater Issues

On Thursday, February 17, the City of San Diego’s Stormwater Department gave an update on their work developing a long-term funding strategy for stormwater at the Environment Committee meeting. This update shared favorable polling data and reiterated the enormous need for a ballot measure to create a dedicated funding source for clean water.

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San Diego stormwater infrastructure funding update

The Fight for Clean Water Continues

On Thursday, November 18, the City of San Diego’s Stormwater Department presented a year-end report and a funding strategy update. Their overall message reemphasized the enormous need for a dedicated funding source. This update sets the stage for San Diego’s fight for clean water to continue in 2022.

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One Step Closer to Clean Water

Amidst busy beaches, rising temperatures, and drought concerns, the City of San Diego’s Environment Committee shows signs of support for a future stormwater infrastructure ballot measure.

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San Diego stormwater system, storm drain

Use Your Voice to Advocate for Clean Water

Clean Water and Civic Engagement Each year, the San Diego City Council outlines priorities and a supporting budget. This period is an opportunity for San Diegans to take part in the democratic process. To ensure …

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Stormwater Crisis

San Diego’s Stormwater Crisis— A Costly and Urgent Problem

“Every time you see the beach closed because of bacteria or you go to Mission Bay and the water looks oily or nasty after a rainstorm, that’s all related to the stormwater system. And the …

Read More
TJ-Hi-Res-109

Understanding the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis – Government Inaction & Community Responses

Tijuana River has been at the center of a transboundary pollution crisis on the U.S./Mexico border for decades, resulting in public health impacts, closed beaches and massive environmental degradation of the Tijuana River Estuary.

Read More
TJ-Hi-Res-100

Understanding the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis – An Overview of Causes and Consequences

Tijuana River has been at the center of a transboundary pollution crisis on the U.S./Mexico border for decades, resulting in public health impacts, closed beaches and massive environmental degradation of the Tijuana River Estuary.

Read More
Latino Heritage Month 2022

Celebrating Latino Heritage Month

We reflect on our participation in Latino Conservation Week this past summer and celebrate Latino Heritage Month by highlighting the people and organizations working to better our communities.

Read More
Choose Your Silver Strand State Beach Camping Adventure

Choose Your Silver Strand State Beach Camping Adventure

We are teaming up with California State Parks and Parks California to help make our beaches more affordable and accessible for everyone! Take the survey and win a two-hour private boat tour with the San Diego Waterkeeper, Matt O’Malley.

Read More
Environmental Justice Bike Tour in the Tijuana River Watershed

Environmental Justice Bike Tour in the Tijuana River Watershed

Outdoor advocates and environmental leaders came together for a community bike tour reflecting on the decades of environmental justice in the Tijuana River Watershed.

Read More
Stormwater pipe dumping polluted urban runoff into a nearby creek

New Year, Same Stormwater Issues

On Thursday, February 17, the City of San Diego’s Stormwater Department gave an update on their work developing a long-term funding strategy for stormwater at the Environment Committee meeting. This update shared favorable polling data and reiterated the enormous need for a ballot measure to create a dedicated funding source for clean water.

Read More
San Diego stormwater infrastructure funding update

The Fight for Clean Water Continues

On Thursday, November 18, the City of San Diego’s Stormwater Department presented a year-end report and a funding strategy update. Their overall message reemphasized the enormous need for a dedicated funding source. This update sets the stage for San Diego’s fight for clean water to continue in 2022.

Read More
July-Blog-Header-2-scaled

One Step Closer to Clean Water

Amidst busy beaches, rising temperatures, and drought concerns, the City of San Diego’s Environment Committee shows signs of support for a future stormwater infrastructure ballot measure.

Read More
San Diego stormwater system, storm drain

Use Your Voice to Advocate for Clean Water

Clean Water and Civic Engagement Each year, the San Diego City Council outlines priorities and a supporting budget. This period is an opportunity for San Diegans to take part in the democratic process. To ensure …

Read More