Today, we have big news to announce – Save The Bay and three other organizations are suing the Trump Administration's Environmental Protection Agency because it has failed to protect San Francisco Bay wetlands, putting people and wildlife at risk.
We haven’t sued to defend the Bay for almost 20 years. But, we are outraged by Trump’s attacks that have gutted Bay protections, including the Obama-era provision for "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act.
At the heart of this attack are Cargill’s Redwood City salt ponds. According to Trump’s EPA, they are no longer protected. Now, luxury home developer DMB Associates is making a plan to develop the area, which will destroy 1400 acres of restorable wetlands.
What Does This Mean For Our Bay?
It means our Bay is at risk. And, it’s not just our Bay, it’s the communities and wildlife that will feel the long-term impacts for generations.
It will increase water pollution, put people in the direct path of rising sea levels, destroy fish and wildlife habitats and escalate carbon emissions.
It eliminates federal protections that are supported by local EPA officials and sets a bad precedent...one that could allow other developers to pave the Bay.
What Can You Do?
You can JOIN US, and stand behind our Don’t Pave The Bay campaign.
https://savesfbay.org/donate-page-v1?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_absBRD1ARIsAO4_D3uOnV9TouDTEKl6mjTMYgRJ-0VKgplOmSgPjfbmhJyUXBLDY4K_uasaAur1EALw_wcB
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