Since 1989, Baykeeper has advocated for the health of San Francisco Bay. We use science and clean water laws to improve habitats and communities reliant on a thriving Bay ecosystem.

Toxic Pollutants
Oct 17, 2018

A Victory for Protecting People Who Eat Fish from the Bay

People who eat fish caught in San Francisco Bay are exposed to toxic substances because polluters regularly contaminate the Bay with dangerous substances like mercury, dioxins, and PCBs.  The Bay Area is home to native tribes whose members...
Sediment Mgmt
Oct 16, 2018

The Bay’s Sand Should be Protected – Not Sold for a Profit

A multinational corporation is mining the Bay’s sand to sell it for profit, and it’s harming Ocean Beach (pictured above) and other Bay Area beaches and wetlands. California is currently allowing Lehigh Hanson, Inc., to harvest 1.5...
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Baykeeper Releases ShoreView Tool for Sea Level Rise

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