Governor Signs Bill to Limit BPA

Oct 5, 2011

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill which will ban the harmful chemical bisphenol A from plastic baby bottles and cups. The chemical, known commonly as BPA, leaches into food and liquids from plastic containers and can be harmful to children's development. BPA has been also been linked to reproductive disorders in humans, fish and aquatic life due to its estrogen-mimicking properties.

State of the Gulf Report Released

Oct 5, 2011
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Gulf Coast Waterkeepers have released a new "State of the Gulf" report with updates on the current health of the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding shorelines, eighteen months after the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded and began the months-long BP oil disaster. The report lays out seven key findings and includes the results of the Environmental Monitoring Project conducted by Save Our Gulf, a coalition of the seven Gulf Coast Waterkeepers.

Cosco Busan Settlement Falls Short

Sep 19, 2011

Federal, state and local government agencies have announced their financial settlement with those responsible for the Cosco Busan oil spill which dumped 53,000 gallons of oil into San Francisco Bay on November 7, 2007. Read the San Francisco Chronicle article about the settlement.

Swimmers Cross the Bay in the Second Annual TransBay Relay

Sep 14, 2011
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This past Saturday, sixteen swimmers traversed San Francisco Bay in the second annual TransBay Relay swim benefiting San Francisco Baykeeper. The swim, which spanned 9 miles across the Bay from the Golden Gate to the East Bay, challenged the swimmers and their pilots with strong winds, large swells and considerable chop. We're happy to report that everyone arrived safely at the finish line with smiles on their faces despite the difficult conditions.

Ask Senator Feinstein to Stand Up for Clean Water

Sep 14, 2011

The Clean Water Act is currently under threat from a series of appropriations riders under consideration in the U.S. Senate. Fortunately, one of the most powerful members of the Appropriations Subcommittees voting on these so-called "riders" is San Francisco Democrat Dianne Feinstein. Please contact her and thank her for being a supporter of clean water in the past and urge her to vote NO on all appropriations riders.

Contact Her Office by Phone

Dial (202) 224-3841.

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The Passing of Petaluma River Advocate David Yearsley

Sep 6, 2011

David Yearsley, Executive Director of Friends of the Petaluma River and former Petaluma Riverkeeper, passed away yesterday. David was a tireless advocate for the Petaluma River and a close friend of San Francisco Baykeeper. He will be greatly missed.

Strengthening County Pesticide Plans

Aug 29, 2011

Baykeeper recently advocated for stronger Pesticide Action Plans in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. Entities that use pesticides in and around waterways to control disease-carrying insects are required to submit a Pesticide Action Plan for approval by the State Water Board prior to any discharges. Larvicides and adulticides used to control mosquitoes, black flies and midges are harmful pollutants, therefore all dischargers must obtain a permit under the Clean Water Act prior to applying these pesticides.

Voicing Concern over America's Cup

Aug 16, 2011
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Baykeeper is helping lead the Environmental Council, a coalition of more than thirty organizations, to ensure that the America's Cup leaves a positive environmental legacy for the Bay and our comunities. Along with the Dolphin Club and several coalition partners, Baykeeper voiced concerns at a recent Planning Commission meeting that the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) does not adequately address the impacts of the event.

Opposing a New Rule that Weakens Pesticide Oversight

Jul 20, 2011

Baykeeper is currently opposing a new proposal by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) that would severely limit environmental oversight of pesticide applications throughout the state.

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