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Watershed Brigade Hits Major Milestone: 50,000 Pounds of Trash Removed from the Environment
Channelkeeper is thrilled to announce that the Watershed Brigade, its community cleanup program, has successfully removed over 50,000 pounds of trash from the local environment. Since the program’s inception in 2020, the Watershed Brigade has empowered 2,067 community members across Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties to take direct action against pollution by cleaning up trash from beaches, […]
Watershed Brigade Hits Major Milestone: 50,000 Pounds of Trash Removed from the Environment
From local shorelines to urban streets, volunteers across from across the region have helped the Watershed Brigade reach an inspiring milestone—removing over 50,000 pounds of trash from our environment. Channelkeeper’s Watershed Brigade, a community-powered initiative focused on tackling pollution and protecting water resources, is celebrating a major victory in its ongoing mission to keep our […]
Watershed Brigade Hosted Cleanups Inspire Awareness and Action
“How long do you think it would take this plastic water bottle to break down?” Veronica Moran, Channelkeeper ‘s all-star program assistant, asks a group of cleanup volunteers. “Forty years!” a young woman exclaims. “One hundred!” another responds. “Good guesses! Actually, it’s more like 400 years,” Moran explains, “and these items are never really gone, […]
Clean 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 impact with everyday actions we take. Here’s a closer look at water pollution, its effects, and how you can contribute […]