- Take Action: No Free Pass for Hazardous Waste
- Stopping a Carbon Dumping Scheme
- Rally for the Delta on 9/5
- Volunteer for Coastal Cleanup Day!
- Join Us for “Hoptimism” & the Solano Stroll
- Create a Lasting Legacy for San Francisco Bay
Take Action: No Free Pass for Hazardous Waste
This legislative session, our advocates are fighting a bill that would lock in decades of toxic waste in the Bay.
SB 404 would exempt metal shredders from complying with hazardous waste laws—despite the industry’s longstanding history of pollution. Instead, the bill largely relies on industry self-regulation. Why? Because metal shredding companies are threatening to leave California if legislators don’t give them a free pass.
Tell your State Assembly member that you oppose SB 404—for the health of the Bay and communities across the state.
Pictured, above: Metal shredding facilities house hazardous waste that pollutes the air and water and periodically catches on fire, as in 2023 at the Radius (formerly Schnitzer) facility in Oakland.
Stopping a Carbon Dumping Scheme
Under the guise of reducing carbon emissions, developers are proposing a dangerous carbon waste dumping scheme in the Bay Area.
The project would pump carbon waste from refineries and power plants into the North Bay’s Montezuma wetlands, impacting communities and ecosystems along the way (conceptual map of the route in orange and purple, above).
We’ll be speaking out against this project on September 9 at the Solano Board of Supervisors. You can join us in Fairfield or click here to sign our petition opposing this destructive project!
Join Us to Rally for the Delta on 9/5
State water contractors and private interests are pushing to fast track the Delta Tunnel project. This project represents an unnecessary and costly infrastructure proposal that will undermine environmental health, public rights, and Tribal sovereignty.
On Friday, September 5, join us at the Rally for the Delta in Sacramento. Alongside our partners at Restore the Delta, Defenders of Wildlife, and many others, we’ll continue to fight this campaign and defend the Bay’s vast watershed. Click here to RSVP.
Register for Coastal Cleanup Day!
Join Baykeeper on Saturday, September 20 at San Francisco Marina Yacht Harbor for California Coastal Cleanup Day to help protect the Bay you love.
Stopping trash starts with us! Every year, 7 trillion pieces of plastic flow into San Francisco Bay, hurting wildlife and local communities. And this year, it’s more than just a cleanup—it’s a Trashure hunt! Find hidden “trash” items and win prizes while defending the Bay.
Join us for “Hoptimism” & the Solano Stroll
We’ve got two fun events coming up, including one this Thursday, August 28, at Faction Brewing in Alameda. The group Ocean Hoptimism will host an evening of hope, beer, and big Bay wins with our executive director Sejal Choksi-Chugh. Registration is free!
And on Sunday, September 14, we’ll be at the Solano Stroll near Fresno Avenue in Berkeley. Come by to learn more about our latest efforts, have the kids enjoy Bay-themed activities—and win prizes!
Create a Lasting Legacy for San Francisco Bay
Imagine a future where San Francisco Bay is healthy, thriving, and free from pollution.
Including Baykeeper in your will helps make that future possible! August is Make-A-Will Month, and through our partnership with FreeWill, you can create or update your will online in just 20 minutes—completely free. It’s a simple, secure way to ensure your loved ones are cared for while protecting what matters most to you.
Create your free will today and protect the Bay for the future.
