Press Releases

February 25 – Campland on the Bay Selects San Diego Coastkeeper as Fundraising Beneficiary

Initial $15,000 donation kicks off ongoing campaign to support clean water San Diego, Calif. – Michael Gelfand, president of Campland on the Bay, San Diego’s most popular year-round campground and marina located on the shores …

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February 24 – Coastkeeper Says Referendum Against Statewide Plastic Bag Ban Should Incentivize Mayor Faulconer and Council to Move on Local Law

Clean water advocates say it’s less costly for taxpayers to address the plastic bag pollution at its source San Diego — February 24, 2015 — San Diego Coastkeeper, which protects fishable, swimmable and drinkable waters, …

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February 17 – Research Released Today Reinforces Need for Cities to Retain, Enforce Mandatory Water-Use Restrictions

Water supply watchdog says Equinox Center’s new report uncovered alarming trends in long-term water use in the county SAN DIEGO, February 17, 2015 – San Diego Coastkeeper, which protects drinkable waters in San Diego County, …

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January 21 – Coastkeeper Celebrates 20th Anniversary with its 4th-Annual Ocean Commotion Concert on April 18

Oceanside’s The Barnwell Shift to headline outdoor show at Campland on the Bay SAN DIEGO, January 21, 2015 – On Saturday, April 18, San Diego Coastkeeper invites San Diego to rock for a cause at …

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January 20 – San Diego Coastkeeper Releases Time-Lapse Video Showing How Wetlands Naturally Buffer King Tides

Coastkeeper invites media to watch wetlands January 19 – 21 during high tides to understand how they protect developed areas as sea levels rise   SAN DIEGO, January 20, 2015––King tides, some of the highest …

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Jan 25 – San Diego Coastkeeper Applauds Sewage Backup Generator Plan Put Forward by City of San Diego Wastewater Officials

Coastkeeper encourages City Council to approve the infrastructure upgrade to protect the region’s economy, health, environment SAN DIEGO, CA-January 25, 2011 – San Diego Coastkeeper, the region’s environmental watchdog protecting inland and coastal waters, applauds …

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Dec 29 – Coastkeeper, Surfrider Release 2014 Beach Cleanup Data

Yearly totals indicate a troubling trend of inland trash making its way to the ocean  SAN DIEGO, December 29, 2014 – Condoms. Tampons. Glow sticks. A stethoscope.   These items topped the list of unusual pieces …

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December 11 – Coastkeeper Welcomes Five Members to Its Board of Directors

Volunteer board also approves new officers for 2015 SAN DIEGO, December 11, 2014 –San Diego Coastkeeper announces the addition of Sarah Boot, Jack Brown, Taya Lazootin, Elizabeth Taylor and Catherine Stiefel to its board of …

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Nov 18 – San Diego Coastkeeper Lauds City Council Approval of Large-Scale Recycled Water Program

San Diego signals new era of responsible water use, takes step to become national leader in potable reuse SAN DIEGO, November 18, 2014 –San Diego Coastkeeper applauds today’s unanimous San Diego City Council vote that …

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Nov 18 – Environmental Organizations Urge City Council to Move Forward with Large Scale Recycled Water Program

San Diego poised to become leader in potable water recycling SAN DIEGO, November 18, 2014 – At a 2:00 p.m. meeting today, the San Diego City Council will vote on two items that would allow …

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February 25 – Campland on the Bay Selects San Diego Coastkeeper as Fundraising Beneficiary

Initial $15,000 donation kicks off ongoing campaign to support clean water San Diego, Calif. – Michael Gelfand, president of Campland on the Bay, San Diego’s most popular year-round campground and marina located on the shores …

Read More

February 24 – Coastkeeper Says Referendum Against Statewide Plastic Bag Ban Should Incentivize Mayor Faulconer and Council to Move on Local Law

Clean water advocates say it’s less costly for taxpayers to address the plastic bag pollution at its source San Diego — February 24, 2015 — San Diego Coastkeeper, which protects fishable, swimmable and drinkable waters, …

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February 17 – Research Released Today Reinforces Need for Cities to Retain, Enforce Mandatory Water-Use Restrictions

Water supply watchdog says Equinox Center’s new report uncovered alarming trends in long-term water use in the county SAN DIEGO, February 17, 2015 – San Diego Coastkeeper, which protects drinkable waters in San Diego County, …

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January 21 – Coastkeeper Celebrates 20th Anniversary with its 4th-Annual Ocean Commotion Concert on April 18

Oceanside’s The Barnwell Shift to headline outdoor show at Campland on the Bay SAN DIEGO, January 21, 2015 – On Saturday, April 18, San Diego Coastkeeper invites San Diego to rock for a cause at …

Read More

January 20 – San Diego Coastkeeper Releases Time-Lapse Video Showing How Wetlands Naturally Buffer King Tides

Coastkeeper invites media to watch wetlands January 19 – 21 during high tides to understand how they protect developed areas as sea levels rise   SAN DIEGO, January 20, 2015––King tides, some of the highest …

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Jan 25 – San Diego Coastkeeper Applauds Sewage Backup Generator Plan Put Forward by City of San Diego Wastewater Officials

Coastkeeper encourages City Council to approve the infrastructure upgrade to protect the region’s economy, health, environment SAN DIEGO, CA-January 25, 2011 – San Diego Coastkeeper, the region’s environmental watchdog protecting inland and coastal waters, applauds …

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Dec 29 – Coastkeeper, Surfrider Release 2014 Beach Cleanup Data

Yearly totals indicate a troubling trend of inland trash making its way to the ocean  SAN DIEGO, December 29, 2014 – Condoms. Tampons. Glow sticks. A stethoscope.   These items topped the list of unusual pieces …

Read More

December 11 – Coastkeeper Welcomes Five Members to Its Board of Directors

Volunteer board also approves new officers for 2015 SAN DIEGO, December 11, 2014 –San Diego Coastkeeper announces the addition of Sarah Boot, Jack Brown, Taya Lazootin, Elizabeth Taylor and Catherine Stiefel to its board of …

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Nov 18 – San Diego Coastkeeper Lauds City Council Approval of Large-Scale Recycled Water Program

San Diego signals new era of responsible water use, takes step to become national leader in potable reuse SAN DIEGO, November 18, 2014 –San Diego Coastkeeper applauds today’s unanimous San Diego City Council vote that …

Read More

Nov 18 – Environmental Organizations Urge City Council to Move Forward with Large Scale Recycled Water Program

San Diego poised to become leader in potable water recycling SAN DIEGO, November 18, 2014 – At a 2:00 p.m. meeting today, the San Diego City Council will vote on two items that would allow …

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