Meet SF Baykeeper

our nonprofit partner

🏡 Habitat: San Francisco Bay

🛥️ Fun Fact: I'm the only organization that regularly patrols the San Francisco Bay, by boat and by air, to investigate pollution.

🌎 Hobbies: We love to restore the wetlands, patrol the waters, and even take polluters to court—keeping the Bay clean and safe for fish, birds, and people alike!

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"For 36 years we've patrolled the Bay, stood up to polluters, and defended the Bay and local communities from major threats. The Bay faces unprecedented threats from the federal government and corporate polluters. We’re holding them accountable—People and wildlife deserve to thrive. We use science, advocacy, and law to hold polluters accountable and stop destructive activities throughout the Bay and its watershed."​

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DID YOU KNOW? Baykeeper has been taking legal action against the City of San Francisco for releasing millions of gallons of mixed sewage and stormwater into the Bay, especially during heavy rains when the city's combined system becomes overwhelmed. Recent legal developments include the Supreme Court siding with San Francisco in a dispute that could weaken the Clean Water Act, and a joint lawsuit against the city by the EPA, California, and Baykeeper to force system upgrades. Baykeeper also points to outdated infrastructure as a major cause and encourages public action to minimize pollution.