What's New
Every year, thousands of ships come in and out of our bays hauling
dangerous and hazardous materials. A loophole in current legislation
allows them to be transported with spotty protections. On Nov. 7, 2007,
the San Francisco Bay oil spill reminded us what can happen when we are
not using the strongest possible protections.
Now, while all the
media and politicians are focused on this issue, we need to present
them with a set of policies that they can follow to make a real
difference on keeping our beaches and bays clean and safe for future
generations.
Environment California wants to make sure that we
learn from the lessons of this oil spill and focus on positive
legislation that will prevent future oil spills.
Overview
An early morning surfer in Malibu ... A sea otter playing in
Monterey Bay ... A sunbather lounging on a San Diego beach ... Bays and
beaches are central to what we love about California.
The
enormous kelp beds off the coast of Southern California are the second
most biologically diverse communities known to exist in the ocean.
Recreation
and tourism at our beaches drive the coastal economy and make up a
large part of the state’s economic activity. Conservative estimates of
beach visits each year in California exceed 150 million.
Our coasts are also ecologically and economically vital to our state, yet our coasts are threatened by pollution.If you find a wildlife afflicted 415-701-2311
Click here is a list of the bills that will be considered this year in the California State Legislature.
