Earth Day San Francisco

09/18/2026

Saturday September 19, Peace Day SF kicks off at 2pm with Opening Ceremony by the Temple of Isis! Music, speakers and fun until 8pm. All are welcome at this free, family-friendly annual event! Poster art by Mark Henson. Opening ceremony at 2pm. 10 Cargo Way

09/04/2026

https://www.propublica.org/podcast/forever-chemicals-pfas-pfos-3m-secret-kris-hansen

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06/16/2026

Hi Folks,

The Palo Alto Daily Post has a good article in today’s paper titled Palo Alto is claiming SF hoards water.

Unfortunately, the article isn’t posted online, so I’m attaching a copy.

One thing you might find a little confusing is that it sounds like we might be against water conservation, which is far from the case. Water conservation is great if it helps the environment, but the way the SFPUC manages its reservoirs provides very little, if any, ecosystem benefits.

The SFPUC’s Design Drought doesn’t just harm the environment, but ratepayers as well. As people use less water (based on unfounded claims that we might run out) the price of water must increase to cover fixed costs. The Palo Alto City Council cares about the environment and endorsed the Bay Delta Plan in 2018, but unfortunately, most other city leaders don't seem to care much. Rate hikes have proven to be a more effective way to get their attention. Amending the Design Drought would benefit both the environment and ratepayers.

If you’re inspired, it would be great to see some letters to the editor — [email protected]

You could also help by forwarding the article to your local paper and encourage them to write something similar. And of course elected officials might be interested in the leadership displayed in Palo Alto.

Onward!

-Peter

Please note my new email address.
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Peter Drekmeier
Policy Director
Yosemite Rivers Alliance
(Formerly Tuolumne River Trust)
[email protected]

05/14/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1282059490794073&id=100069701011794&mibextid=wwXIfr

Let the Land Breathe! At Last!

Join us to honor the Indigenous vision of removing the concrete and restoring a Sacred Site to balance and honor.

After years of activism and organizing, court cases, fundraising, planning, dreaming, sweat, and tears, we are happy to announce that the removal of the pavement at West Berkeley Shellmound is beginning.

Please join us for this herstoric moment!

Gather at West Berkeley Shellmound
1900 4th st, So called Berkeley
Tuesday 5/5 12-2pm

Bring a chair, waterbottle, sun protection and intention for the land.

Removing the concrete and daylighting Strawberry Creek furthers our vision for cultural revitalization, securing a sacred space for the Lisjan people in perpetuity. We are making possible a return to ceremony and ensuring the future where our next generations can learn and thrive directly with land.

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05/01/2026

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-for-children-2026-save-soil-walkathon-in-san-francisco-registration-1986344793749

Join thousands across North America in 30+ cities to walk and raise awareness for Save Soil!

04/23/2026

04/23/2026

Happy Earthday 2026!!!!! EarthdaySF celebrates our wonderful movement towards safe balcony solar and independence from exploiting power bills!

SACRAMENTO – The Environmental Working Group today praised the California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee for advancing

04/22/2026