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Access to Thornton Beach Temporarily Blocked! A reminder that free and open beach access needs constant protection. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
‘Lucky Luke’ may face jail over alleged threats near controversial Bay Area beach fence
Prosecutors asked a judge to revoke the bond of Luke Brugnara after his arrest by police for allegedly threatening to shoot people near a fence he erected, blocking access to a Bay Area beach.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Access to Thornton Beach Temporarily Blocked! A reminder that free and open beach access needs constant protection. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
The Bay Delta plan is not balanced. It preserves the status quo of massive water diversions that harm our fish and wildlife, driving some species close to extinction.
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A long-awaited California water policy promises balance. Opponents call it an ‘extinction plan’
State water regulators are moving forward with the Bay Delta Plan, despite concerns that cities and farms will pump too much water and leave California’s delta in ecological decline.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:07 PM
The Bay Delta plan is not balanced. It preserves the status quo of massive water diversions that harm our fish and wildlife, driving some species close to extinction.
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The massive HMB harbor breakwater has altered wave energy on this shoreline. Any solution should account for this factor. The beach near Highway 1 is disappearing. Now California may need to move the road. www.sfchronicle.com/climate/arti...
A beach near Highway 1 is disappearing. Now California may need to move the road
California transportation officials are considering moving a stretch of Highway 1 away from a disappearing beach — and into a coastal Bay Area neighborhood.
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February 1, 2026 at 6:30 AM
The massive HMB harbor breakwater has altered wave energy on this shoreline. Any solution should account for this factor. The beach near Highway 1 is disappearing. Now California may need to move the road. www.sfchronicle.com/climate/arti...
Unfortunately, climate change denial is alive and well in Newark, Ca. A round of applause for SF Baykeeper for suing to stop this housing project earmarked for construction in a sea level rise hazard zone. baykeeper.org/press_releas...
New Lawsuit Challenges Newark’s Approval of Housing Project in Flood Zone - San Francisco Baykeeper
Media Contacts: Fiona Baker, Associate Communications Director, San Francisco Baykeeper, (510) 671-5705, [email protected] Environmental groups raise concerns that the “Mowry Village” project would ...
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January 17, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Unfortunately, climate change denial is alive and well in Newark, Ca. A round of applause for SF Baykeeper for suing to stop this housing project earmarked for construction in a sea level rise hazard zone. baykeeper.org/press_releas...
Defend California’s sacred treasure: its coast and ocean! Comments needed now. surfrider.advocacyai.com/action/1H4hE...
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Trump’s plan to open California’s coastline to oil drilling threatens more than ocean life
OPINION: The Trump administration plans to open the length of California’s coast to offshore oil and gas development, regardless of the law and the consequences.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Defend California’s sacred treasure: its coast and ocean! Comments needed now. surfrider.advocacyai.com/action/1H4hE...
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California is selling SF Bay’s sand for concrete—over 5,000 Olympic pools’ worth—damaging habitats and weakening shorelines as seas rise. @sfbaykeeper.bsky.social is asking you to take action and make your voice heard.
Tell the State Lands Commission to stop. #ProtectTheBay #NoSandMining 🌊
Tell the State Lands Commission to stop. #ProtectTheBay #NoSandMining 🌊
Take Action: Tell CA to Stop Selling the Bay’s Sand for Concrete - San Francisco Baykeeper
One of the biggest threats to San Francisco Bay happens out of sight along the Bay’s floor, where private companies have been mining sand for over a century. The mining companies then sell the sand fo...
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December 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
California is selling SF Bay’s sand for concrete—over 5,000 Olympic pools’ worth—damaging habitats and weakening shorelines as seas rise. @sfbaykeeper.bsky.social is asking you to take action and make your voice heard.
Tell the State Lands Commission to stop. #ProtectTheBay #NoSandMining 🌊
Tell the State Lands Commission to stop. #ProtectTheBay #NoSandMining 🌊
80% to 90% of the Bay Area’s historic marshes were wiped out due to shoreline development. Managed retreat and shoreline restoration is a golden opportunity to heal the damage. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
‘Not a happy message’ — Bay Area birds are struggling, new report finds
The Bay Area’s bird species have seen steep declines in recent decades. Conservation funding cuts by the Trump administration could make the problem worse.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:44 PM
80% to 90% of the Bay Area’s historic marshes were wiped out due to shoreline development. Managed retreat and shoreline restoration is a golden opportunity to heal the damage. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
A phased managed retreat to higher ground would offer a permanent solution for sea level rise in the Canal District. Major environmental benefits would be gained as the land is restored. Marin County has the land and resources to do this right. www.sfchronicle.com/climate/arti...
The Bay Area neighborhood most vulnerable to sea level rise is also sinking: ‘A right now problem’
Thousands of people in this major Bay Area city already face periodic flooding. It’s projected to get much worse.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A phased managed retreat to higher ground would offer a permanent solution for sea level rise in the Canal District. Major environmental benefits would be gained as the land is restored. Marin County has the land and resources to do this right. www.sfchronicle.com/climate/arti...
Action Monday. Help Surfrider spread the word to the Newsom Administration. The Coastal Act needs to be strengthened with environmental leadership and ample resources. win.newmode.net/surfriderfou...
December 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Action Monday. Help Surfrider spread the word to the Newsom Administration. The Coastal Act needs to be strengthened with environmental leadership and ample resources. win.newmode.net/surfriderfou...
The writing is on the wall: transformative regulation will be needed to address the harms from plastic. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
These kitchen items may be contaminating your food with chemicals
See the thousands of plastic chemicals in what we eat.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The writing is on the wall: transformative regulation will be needed to address the harms from plastic. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Thanks to the Newsom Admin for continuing to fund restoration work for salmon. ‘Pretty amazing’: Salmon seen in upper reaches of Russian River for first time in decades www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...
‘Pretty amazing’: Salmon seen in upper Russian River for first time in decades
Coho salmon have migrated more than 90 miles up the Russian River, offering hope of recovery for the endangered fish.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Thanks to the Newsom Admin for continuing to fund restoration work for salmon. ‘Pretty amazing’: Salmon seen in upper reaches of Russian River for first time in decades www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...
Managed Retreat of the railroad is clearly needed to save the beaches in San Clemente. california.surfrider.org/blog/beaches...
Beaches Not Boulders: Bring Back San Clemente's Beaches!
San Clemente's beaches are threatened by boulders placed to protect rail lines. Advocate for sustainable solutions to restore and preserve this iconic coastline.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Managed Retreat of the railroad is clearly needed to save the beaches in San Clemente. california.surfrider.org/blog/beaches...
Bay Area’s ultra-wealthy keep buying homes in this beach town — despite doomsday forecast. www.sfchronicle.com/climate/arti...
Bay Area’s ultra-wealthy keep buying homes in this beach town — despite doomsday forecast
Sale prices for these Bay Area homes are among the top 10 in the country. But the community could change significantly in the decades to come.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Bay Area’s ultra-wealthy keep buying homes in this beach town — despite doomsday forecast. www.sfchronicle.com/climate/arti...
The restoration work will continue. The impossible will be challenged at every turn.
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‘Epic’: Salmon seen far upstream in Bay Area creek for first time in 70 years
After the removal of small dams and the addition of fish ladders, salmon have been seen swimming further up a Bay Area creek than at anytime since the 1950s.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:12 AM
The restoration work will continue. The impossible will be challenged at every turn.
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Great to see those responsible for cleaning up their mess. The costs, however, should be made available to the public. www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s...
Major S.F. Bay cleanup of long-defunct gas plant sites begins near Fisherman’s Wharf
PG&E has begun removing contaminated mud in San Francisco Bay left behind from a long-defunct manufacturing plant, aiming to clean 10 acres between Piers 39 and 43.5.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Great to see those responsible for cleaning up their mess. The costs, however, should be made available to the public. www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s...
The Ca Coastal Commission’s chief responsibility is to protect the coast for all - which is best done by restricting new development. www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...
Is California Coastal Commission making a pro-housing shift?
Three new pro-development appointees at the powerful Coastal Commission are trying to remedy its poor reputation among housing activists and Democratic leaders.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:23 AM
The Ca Coastal Commission’s chief responsibility is to protect the coast for all - which is best done by restricting new development. www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...
Thanks to the city of Marina, Ca and the Coastal Commission for embracing managed retreat down in Monterrey Bay. www.actcoastal.org/issues/city-...
Issue: Marina LCP Update - Leading the Way in Protecting Beaches from Armoring | ActCoastal
The Commission approved the City of Marina’s groundbreaking update to its Local Coastal Program—a major win for coastal resilience and public access. The new plan prioritizes keeping Marina’s beaches ...
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November 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Thanks to the city of Marina, Ca and the Coastal Commission for embracing managed retreat down in Monterrey Bay. www.actcoastal.org/issues/city-...
www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... Ericson Amaya said it best: “Give it back to the people, to the caretakers of this land. Don’t use it to cause harm.”
‘Honor truth in history’: Native Americans gather on Alcatraz with clear message
Native Americans gathered for prayer and singing on Alcatraz on Monday, in a tradition known as the Indigenous Peoples Day Sunrise Gathering. Current events and the weight of history were top of...
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October 20, 2025 at 11:35 PM
www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... Ericson Amaya said it best: “Give it back to the people, to the caretakers of this land. Don’t use it to cause harm.”
Great piece last month in SF Gate on the history and costs of sand replenishment. www.sfgate.com/california/a...
Stinson underwater, Ocean Beach halved: California's beach reckoning is here
The California of the future may not be so idyllic.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Great piece last month in SF Gate on the history and costs of sand replenishment. www.sfgate.com/california/a...
Salmon reach headwaters for first time in a century after California dam removal. Let the restoration work continue! www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...
Salmon reach headwaters for first time in a century after California dam removal
Chinook salmon on the Klamath River made it all the way to the river’s headwaters in southern Oregon some 300 miles from the Pacific for the first time in over a century.
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October 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Salmon reach headwaters for first time in a century after California dam removal. Let the restoration work continue! www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...
Environmental restoration will continue. The Impossible will be challenged at every turn.
Right on, Jane!
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Right on, Jane!
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Why Jane Goodall Still Has Hope for Us Humans (Published 2021)
“Traveling the world I’d see so many projects of restoration, people tackling what seemed impossible and not giving up.”
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October 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Environmental restoration will continue. The Impossible will be challenged at every turn.
Right on, Jane!
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Right on, Jane!
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Save the Waves has the metrics. Taking care of our oceans, beaches, waves and coastal access drive positive economic impact in Santa Cruz, Ca. Climate change adaption needs to be done right - or much will be lost. www.savethewaves.org/value-of-a-w...
Value of a wave: Groundbreaking study confirms surfing brings in $194 million annually for Santa Cruz economy - Save The Waves
A groundbreaking study reveals the economic contribution of Santa Cruz's iconic surf breaks - and the serious threat of sea level rise.
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September 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Save the Waves has the metrics. Taking care of our oceans, beaches, waves and coastal access drive positive economic impact in Santa Cruz, Ca. Climate change adaption needs to be done right - or much will be lost. www.savethewaves.org/value-of-a-w...
Bay Area coastal community is reeling as cliffs crumble and the land moves. #saveourcoast www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
California fault lines, crumbling cliffs are tearing coastal neighborhood apart
A bluff is buckling along the San Mateo County coast, with the land sliding along fault lines and waves eroding loose sediment along the cliffs.
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September 17, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Bay Area coastal community is reeling as cliffs crumble and the land moves. #saveourcoast www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
Adaptation. Will it be a bridge to managed retreat and restoration/healing of our Bay shorelines - or will we repeat the past of long-term fill and ecosystem destruction? Engineering to be explored today @ the Bay Adapt Summit. #bay #adapt #rising #summit #together www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-risin...
2025 Rising Together: The Bay Adapt Summit
Eventbrite - Bay Conservation and Development Commission presents 2025 Rising Together: The Bay Adapt Summit - Monday, September 15, 2025 at Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA. Find event and registrati...
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September 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Adaptation. Will it be a bridge to managed retreat and restoration/healing of our Bay shorelines - or will we repeat the past of long-term fill and ecosystem destruction? Engineering to be explored today @ the Bay Adapt Summit. #bay #adapt #rising #summit #together www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-risin...
More erosion challenges on the SF Peninsula coast. Hopefully, these homeowners receive help to navigate this. However, Geologist Cliff Voss is correct. Seawalls bring only temporary relief. The ocean is going to eventually win. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
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September 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
More erosion challenges on the SF Peninsula coast. Hopefully, these homeowners receive help to navigate this. However, Geologist Cliff Voss is correct. Seawalls bring only temporary relief. The ocean is going to eventually win. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...