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Discarded Tires in Tijuana: How tens of thousands of used tires wind up in the Tijuana River.

Tue, 14 January 2025, 11:31 am
TIJUANA, Baja California — When the non-profit environmental group WILDCOAST did a cleanup in the Tijuana River Channel, the tremendous tire problem was a major hurdle. From their aerial footage, thousands of tires could be seen in the channel, which is essentially a dumping ground for trash…
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Wildcoast’s border cleanup stops thousands of pounds of trash from flowing into U.S.

Tue, 14 January 2025, 11:27 am
SAN DIEGO — Volunteers with Wildcoast picked up thousands of pounds of trash yesterday, including plastic, tires, and other items. The cleanup occurred in a Tijuana River Channel on the Mexican side of the border. Before yesterday’s cleanup, Wildcoast installed two trash booms in Tijuana that have…
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Another Border Crisis: Why California’s Popular Surfing Beach is Shut Down

Tue, 14 January 2025, 10:25 am
“It’s a ticking time bomb. I am extremely concerned that people may begin to perish because of this,” says Paloma Aguirre, mayor of Imperial Beach. San Diego County has declared a state of emergency over the Tijuana River sewage crisis. Unhealthy conditions are driving tourists…
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How WILDCOAST Keeps Our Marine Protected Areas Teeming With Life

Tue, 14 January 2025, 10:20 am
Determined not to flip the kayak, I paddle hard, straight into the swell, following my guide Lillie Mulligan’s lead. The offshore wind drives a brisk fog atop the San Diego-Scripps Coastal State Marine Conservation Area, challenging our forward momentum. “Paddle harder,” Mulligan yells as our kayak…
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Volunteer group committed to clearing trash from Tijuana River as sewage crisis persists

Tue, 14 January 2025, 10:17 am
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Over in the South Bay, the sewage crisis has been impacting the community for years on end. We've heard complaints about the smell and the pollution and all the heartache it has caused. To help alleviate the pain, one local group,…
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Opinion: We should embrace, encourage responsible whale watching

Wed, 31 July 2024, 4:43 pm
San Diego’s stunning coastline, along with the allure of rich ocean ecosystems and diverse marine life, have long captivated residents and visitors alike. With everything from playful white-sided dolphins to majestic gray, blue and humpback whales, our coastal waters have been called the blue Serengeti.…
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The Story Behind ‘The Stinkiest Beach in America’

Wed, 31 July 2024, 4:33 pm
Once a world-class surfing destination, Imperial Beach is now plagued by pollution, with over 100 billion gallons of raw sewage washing in from Tijuana over the past five years. This has severely affected its reputation and environment, making it one of the stinkiest beaches in…
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WILDCOAST Launches New Campaign to Promote Safe Whale Watching Practices

Wed, 31 July 2024, 4:32 pm
WILDCOAST announced Friday the launch of “Protect the Locals,” a new campaign dedicated to raising awareness and promoting safe whale watching practices in California and beyond. The Del Mar-based nonprofit’s campaign comes in the midst of a recent uptick in boats violating the Mammal Protection Act, which…
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San Diego Union Tribune Scene: WILDCOAST’S Baja Bash

Wed, 31 July 2024, 4:30 pm
WILDCOAST held its 2024 Baja Bash last month and raised $281,000 that will go directly into the organization’s programs in the field to protect global coastal and marine ecosystems and endangered wildlife. Click here to read more!
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High heat + big talk: Mexico president hopefuls flunk climate test

Mon, 24 June 2024, 1:17 pm
MEXICO CITY - It has never been hotter in Mexico - and the women and men who want to run the country have never tried harder to come up with solutions to the climate crisis. Nor ever fallen quite so short, according to analysis of…
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