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All About United Heckathorn: What Have We Learned?
April 2, 2026
This year, Sierra Club and partner organizations, including Richmond Shoreline Alliance and SF Baykeeper, have been working to hold the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accountable to conduct a thorough cleanup of the United Heckathorn toxic...
The Water We Don’t Need: Why SFPUC’s Inflated Demand Projections Threaten the Tuolumne and Your Wallet
March 5, 2026
San Franciscans and their Bay Area neighbors have done something remarkable over the past quarter century: they've cut their water use by 30 percent. They've ripped out ornamental lawns, installed low-flow fixtures, and adapted their habits all...
Be Part of the New Clean Energy Celebration – Sun Day
September 15, 2025
Join us on Sunday, September 21st for a clean energy celebration.
Why U.S. Microplastic Policy is Failing Coastal Ecosystems
September 15, 2025
Tiny plastics have massive consequences. It's common to see bottles and wrappers littering our coastlines. But what about their smaller, invisible counterparts?
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Peggy da Silva
July 18, 2025
We remember her fearless leadership and commitment to the environment and democracy.
Green SF Now: Bringing Nature Back to San Francisco's Streets
June 5, 2025
By Vicky Hoover & Kieran Farr Green SF Now: Grassroots Action in Progress The Sierra Club's San Francisco Group has launched an exciting new grassroots campaign called Green SF Now. The goal is simple yet transformative: bring more...
When Courts Fail the Bay: The Supreme Court Ruling and San Francisco's Water System
June 5, 2025
By Kieran Farr Water Pollution in the Bay: A Growing Crisis The waters of San Francisco Bay are in crisis. Regular algae blooms, persistent contamination, and combined sewer overflows have created a steady state of pollution that...
After Decades, Cleanup of Richmond Toxic Site Within Reach—With Your Help!
May 23, 2025
For decades, the United Heckathorn Superfund site in Richmond has posed a health threat to surrounding communities and vital shoreline ecosystems. Located in Richmond’s Inner Harbor at the Lauritzen Channel, the site has been home to chemical...
Remembering David ‘Chicken’ Nesmith
April 24, 2025
The Bay Chapter mourns the passing of David Nesmith, otherwise known as Chicken. David was the Chapter’s Conservation Director from 1983 to 2002. He focused mainly on water issues and the Bay Conservation and Development Commission. For his...
Youth are our Hope: CYCP Builds Next Generation of Climate Warriors
April 3, 2025
By Mars KeithJanuary marks the end of another successful year of the California Youth Climate Policy Leadership Program. Over the past six months, high school students from various parts of California designed and carried out advocacy campaigns to...