Watershed Hero: Joy Downing Riley Santa Barbara Channelkeeper February 1, 2021 Some people see a problem and wonder how others will solve it—but not Joy Downing Riley. When she noticed that… Science Supports Our Clean Water Work Santa Barbara Channelkeeper December 28, 2020 Data can provide powerful insights to support environmental change. Channelkeeper regularly collects data related to the composition, quality, and availability… The 411 on Film Plastic Recycling in Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Channelkeeper July 6, 2020 Plastic film – also known as plastic film packaging – is soft, lightweight polyethylene packaging used for grocery, bread, zip-lock,… Plastic in the Time of Pandemic Santa Barbara Channelkeeper June 15, 2020 It’s ubiquitous—found in the deepest recesses of the Mariana Trench, the bellies of fish, the air we breathe, and our… Backroom Deal Could Saddle Santa Barbara with Dirty Desal for 40 Years Santa Barbara Channelkeeper June 4, 2020 Last week Channelkeeper noticed an item on the consent agenda for the Santa Barbara City Council’s June 2, 2020 meeting… The Deflating Reality of Balloons Katya Baty May 15, 2020 Balloons are a festive decoration for celebrations, but after the party is over where do they go? Used balloons end… Beach Clean-up Guide Santa Barbara Channelkeeper May 10, 2020 Fresh air and clean beaches are good for all of us. So why not do a beach clean-up! Runoff from… Environmental Actions You Can Take While Social Distancing Santa Barbara Channelkeeper April 2, 2020 [En Español] The Santa Barbara Channelkeeper team sincerely hopes you are healthy and safe in the face of this unprecedented… It’s Not About a Fish Ben Pitterle March 6, 2020 I arrived at work this morning to a voicemail on my phone. An angry caller shouted from the recording: “I’m… 1 2