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Baykeeper Updates

The latest on Baykeeper’s activities to defend San Francisco Bay, its tributaries, and the communities that rely on a healthy environment.

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Featured Update

Valero oil refinery and Amports, a shipping company operating at the Port of Benicia, reached an agreement with San Francisco Baykeeper over allegations that the companies had been dumping toxic petroleum coke (petcoke) from the Valero refinery into the Bay. 

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Petcoke spill in Benicia - high res

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A beautiful day in the neighborhood

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San Francisco Bay Swim Advisory

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Why do seagulls live on the sea?

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Diversions for sheltering in place

Horse Park aerial

Strengthening Laws | Update

Full of it: Keeping Horse Manure out of the Petaluma

Aerial of shoreline by Chase Center

Success Story | Update

How a Hotline Tip Helped Stop Pollution around Chase Center

Aerial image showing location of DePave park along the Alameda shoreline

Defending Fish & Wildlife | Update

Good Choice, Alameda! Replace Pavement with a Healthy New Wetland

Birders on the Baykeeper boat for Christmas Bird Count

Investigating Pollution | Update

Baykeeper on Patrol: January 2020 Update