Water Resources Nonprofits

San Francisco Baykeeper works to reverse the environmental degradation of the past and promote new strategies and policies to protect the water quality of the San Francisco Bay. Using the many tools at our disposal -- advocacy, water qua... Read more >

Our mission is caring for the marine environment through ocean awareness, advocacy, and citizen action.... Read more >

Save The Bay is the largest regional organization working to protect, restore and celebrate San Francisco Bay.... Read more >

The San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) is one of California's premier aquatic and ecosystem science institutes. Our mission: provide scientific support and tools for decision-making and communication through collaborative efforts. We p... Read more >

South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition originated as a community based effort called Friends of Los Gatos Creek. To date, this group has conducted over 140 creek cleanups removing 170 tons of trash from Los Gatos Creek and the Guadalupe River.... Read more >

Surfers' Environmental Alliance (SEA) is committed to the preservation and protection of the environmental and cultural elements that are inherent to the sport of surfing. Our goals are achieved through grassroots efforts, community involv... Read more >

The Surfrider Foundation USA works to protect and preserve the world's oceans, waves and beaches. The Surfrider Foundation largely focuses on water quality, beach access, beach and surf spot preservation, and sustaining marine and coastal ... Read more >

The Bay Academy consolidates and archives all Bay Institute and other educational Bay-focused publications, citations and editorials into a cohesive, easily accessible database. Production is underway to publish a series of Bay Eco books, ... Read more >

The Last Plastic Straw strives to educate the public about the absurdity of single use plastic, its effects on our health, our environment, and our oceans. We aim to eliminate from the source, the use of single use plastic.... Read more >

The Watershed Project is committed to inspiring Bay Area communities to understand, appreciate and protect local watersheds.... Read more >

Turtle Island is a leading advocate for the world's oceans and marine wildlife.... Read more >

Watershed Alliance of Marin (WAM) is a network of advocacy, education, and land conservation organizations working to protect and restore Marin County’s watersheds and the native wildlife nourished by our natural heritage.... Read more >

The Watershed Watch Campaign is a public education initiative of the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (SCVURPPP), an association of fifteen government agencies in Santa Clara Valley. The Campaign is dedicated to... Read more >

WaterStart is a non-profit innovation association focused on scaling new solutions to water challenges.... Read more >

Environmental non-profit committed to educating and rehabilitating the harmful effects of plastic in our oceans.... Read more >

WeTap improves awareness, access and use of public drinking fountains, reducing dependence on single-use plastic, and improves public health.... Read more >