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January 9, 2026California’s New Bag Ban Takes Effect
What It Means for Our Coast and Communities January 1, 2026, marks a major milestone in California’s ongoing effort to reduce plastic pollution. A strengthened statewide bag ban has officially gone into effect, closing a loophole in current law that will eliminate most plastic bags at most grocery stores, retail stores with a pharmacy, and liquor stores statewide. Although California first restricted single-use plastic bags in […]
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January 8, 2026Celebrating 25 Years!
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s Legacy of Environmental Protection, Advocacy, and Hope This year marks a remarkable milestone for Santa Barbara Channelkeeper—25 years of protecting and restoring the Santa Barbara Channel and its watersheds. Since 2001, when the organization received its official nonprofit status, Channelkeeper has emerged as a driving force for clean water, healthy habitats, and a resilient coast. Throughout 2026, we are thrilled to celebrate the organization’s achievements and highlight the community support that has made our successes possible. A Quarter […]
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August 7, 2025Clean Water Starts with Community
Water is essential for life. It sustains the cells in our bodies and every organism and ecosystem on the planet. Today, our water resources are increasingly threatened by pollution. From polluted stormwater to plastic debris, water pollution poses serious risks to both the environment and human health. The good news? Each of us has the […]
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