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October 2, 2026Speak Up for Flows, Habitat, and a Healthy Ventura River
The Ventura River is more than a waterway. The Ventura River is the lifeblood of communities in the watershed and supports biodiversity that makes this area special. It has shaped local history as a place of deep cultural significance as part of the ancestral homeland of the Chumash and as a place where generations of […]
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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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