May is American Wetlands Month
May is American Wetlands Month, and a perfect time to take a moment to appreciate these beautiful habitats and all that they offer to wildlife and communities. What are Wetlands? A wetland is land...
View ArticleProtecting Biodiversity in the Santa Barbara Channel
Home to acres of giant kelp forests and a diverse array of marine species—from anemones and nudibranchs to sheephead and yellowtail, and sharks, sea lions, dolphins, and whales—the Santa Barbara...
View ArticleWelcome Aboard, Nate!
Channelkeeper is pleased to welcome Nate Irwin to our team as a Policy Associate. In addition to his passion for environmental science and profound local knowledge, Nate brings extensive policy...
View ArticleStorm Response Cleanup
Help Keep Trash Out of the Santa Barbara Channel Every time it rains, stormwater enters the City of Santa Barbara’s storm drain system and flows untreated to the ocean. On its way, this water picks up...
View ArticleAnnie Lovell Joins Channelkeeper
Channelkeeper is pleased to welcome Annie Lovell to the team as our new Development Director. In this role, Annie will help develop strategic partnerships and raise funds to support Channelkeeper’s...
View ArticleChannelkeeper Seeks Answers in the Wake of Goleta Slough and Beach Sewage Spill
More than 1 million gallons of untreated sewage spilled from a 24-inch forcemain pipe maintained by Goleta West Sanitary District on February 16 and 17, polluting the Goleta Slough and nearby beaches....
View ArticleBuilding Meaningful Careers: An Interview with MPA Watch Interns
Marine Protected Areas, or MPAs, are underwater sanctuaries that provide safe havens for marine wildlife. Channelkeeper’s MPA Watch program trains and engages community volunteers to observe and...
View ArticlePlanting the Seeds of Environmental Stewardship Through Art
An interview with this year’s Student Art Show Juror, Kelly Clause Every spring for the past twenty-one years, Channelkeeper’s Student Art Show has celebrated the connection between young people and...
View ArticleClean Water Starts with Us: How We Can Help Address Water Pollution
Water pollution is a complex issue with far-reaching consequences for ecosystems, human health, and the planet as a whole. However, the good news is that each of us has the power to make a positive...
View ArticleWhy Educating Young People About Water Quality and the Environment Is Crucial...
In an era marked by rapid environmental changes and growing concerns about sustainability, it is increasingly clear that educating young people about the importance of clean water, healthy habitats,...
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