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Since 1989, Baykeeper has been the pollution watchdog for San Francisco Bay, using science and advocacy to strengthen clean water laws and hold polluters accountable.

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Oil Spills

May 17, 2012

by Jason Flanders

Baykeeper Sponsors Bill to Protect Wildlife from Oil Spills

Birds and other wildlife coated with oil during oil spills will be more likely to get rescue and care under Baykeeper-sponsored legislation being considered in the California Senate. The legislation...

Water Resources

May 16, 2012

by Jason Flanders

Baykeeper Advisory Council Member Appointed to State Water Board

We would like to congratulate Baykeeper Advisory Council member Felicia Marcus on her appointment by Governor Jerry Brown to the State Water Resources Control Board.Baykeeper is very pleased to have...

Jason Flanders

May 15, 2012

Strengthening Long-Term Plans to Protect the Bay

Long-term plans for the future of San Francisco Bay shouldn’t make it easier to discharge pollution into the Bay and its tributaries, Baykeeper recently told the Bay Area’s primary water quality regulators.Baykeeper urged the San Francisco Bay...

Eliet Henderson

May 10, 2012

Watch the New Baykeeper Video

Our new 30-second video spot showcases Baykeeper’s work to protect San Francisco Bay from pollution and takes an inspiring look at the Bay. Baykeeper thanks the outstanding team who created the video: composer Alan Ferber, videographer David...

Deb Self

May 9, 2012

$1.96 Million Payment for 2009 Bay Oil Spill

The owner and operator of the Dubai Star, a tanker that spilled 422 gallons of oil into San Francisco Bay in 2009, will pay $1.96 million to settle violations of state clean water laws. The payment will be used primarily to restore wildlife habitat...