Since early human history, the vastness of the ocean has captured the intrigue of explorers, facilitated trade, and supported local economies. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), our oceans cover 71 percent of...

By Carolyn Cheng 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...

Redwood City to review scaled-back version of Redwood LIFE projectRedwood City PulseApril 16, 2025 "Gita Dev, sustainable land use chair and conservation committee chair of the Sierra Club, said the development would threaten wildlife habitats...

Developing East Palo Alto’s Ravenswood Business District means confronting a legacy of contaminationThe AlmanacMarch 13, 2025 "Naomi Goodman, a retired environmental professional with over 40 years of experience characterizing chemical...

By Sally TobinA Brief History of ContaminationSan Francisco Bay has been immortalized in countless tourist photographs and numerous movies, but it hides a dirty secret: toxic waste. The dumping of contaminated waste has been an accepted practice...

We did it! Thanks to your advocacy and support, on December 5th, the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) adopted a groundbreaking Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP). This monumental achievement is a transformative...

After four years of hard work, East Palo Alto’s City Council approved a scaled-back expansion plan for the shoreline Ravenswood Business District (RBD) on December 3rd. While the plan remains substantial in size and impact, it now includes a...

The San Francisco Bay is far more than a beautiful backdrop to call home. It is the centerpiece of our regional identity and a vital protector of our communities and environment. With sea levels rising, the Bay’s natural defenses, its living...

The September 5, 2024, Redwood LIFE development's Community Workshop #2 drew a crowd of around 75at the Redwood Shores Library, filling the room with anticipation. Attendees listened intently as the consultant presented, although murmurs rippled...

Plans for Palo Alto’s Airport Expansion threatened to encroach into dedicated parkland and vulnerable habitat for endangered species such as the Salt-marsh Harvest Mouse. Expanded airport operations could worsen emissions as well as noise and...