Baykeeper Updates Related to Bay Friendly

Featured Stories: November 15, 2023
When you think of the holidays, Bay pollution probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But every year, celebratory meals worsen sewage pollution in San Francisco Bay. Holiday cooking tends to generate a lot of fatty waste in the form of leftover cooking oils and greasy pans. When dumped...
Column: April 20, 2020
As we approach a very unusual Earth Day, I’m reminded more than ever how lucky we are to live in the Bay Area with all of our wonderful outdoor spaces. We can’t fully enjoy them right now, for the good of our community. But here at Baykeeper, we’re seeing that the threats to the Bay haven't paused...
Blog Post: November 10, 2018
When you think of the holidays, Bay contamination probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But every year, celebratory meals worsen sewage pollution in San Francisco Bay. Holiday cooking tends to generate a lot of fatty waste, like meat drippings, grease, and buttery gravies. When dumped...
Featured Stories: May 1, 2015
Last year, Baykeeper celebrated 25 years of effective action to protect San Francisco Bay from pollution. As we launch our 26th year, we’re moving toward our vision of a Bay where recreation is safe, the ecosystem is healthy, and wildlife thrives. Over the coming quarter-century, Baykeeper will...
Featured Stories: April 9, 2014
As the warm-weather recreation season continues, Baykeeper presents tips to protect both your health and the health of San Francisco Bay. When You’re Along or On the Bay Use mineral sunscreens, but avoid nanoparticles. Most chemical sunscreens contain dangerous compounds like oxybenzone and retinol...
Featured Stories: April 12, 2013
Earth Day is April 22. On Earth Day, and every day of the year, here are simple actions you can take from your home and in your community to help protect San Francisco Bay from pollution. IN YOUR HOME Don't pour fats, oils, and grease down the drain. When leftover oil and grease are rinsed down...
Column: December 3, 2012
The rainy season brings a surge of pollution to San Francisco Bay. Test your knowledge about how you can help protect the Bay from one serious wintertime pollution problem—sewage spills. 1. Sewage is more likely to get spilled into San Francisco Bay during: A. The holidays B. Windy weather C. Low...
Blog Post: May 10, 2012
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 McGuire and editor Colin Patton.
Featured Stories: January 6, 2012
Thank you for your support of a healthy San Francisco Bay. With the help of our committed members, Baykeeper is making the Bay safer for clapper rails and harbor porpoises, healthy swimmers and thriving surfers, kiters and boaters.  And in 2012, Baykeeper will confront some of San Francisco Bay’s...
Column: December 2, 2011
Ah, the holidays. Gathering with friends and family—turkey, roasts, gravy, buttery homemade desserts, sewage . . Sewage? Yes, unfortunately. For San Francisco Bay, the holiday season comes with a surge of pollution from sewage. A major reason is the cooking and cleanup of rich holiday meals....

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