Sources of mercury to San Francisco Bay surface sediment as revealed by mercury stable isotopes Mercury (Hg) concentrations and isotopic compositions were examined in shallow-water surface sediment (0–2cm) from San Francisco (SF) Bay to determine…

Hi Elizabeth; The New Almaden mine is a major source of the mercury that still contaminates the Bay and ends up in Bay fish. A couple of studies with mercury isotopes provided strong evidence of this. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Environmental report card has mixed grade for San Francisco Bay Estuary In a tale of two ecosystems, a new "State of our Estuary" report shows how the Bay shoreline and our beaches are thriving, but further inland, indicators are in poor condition for the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta.

ABC covered our "State of the Estuary" report!

It's a tale of two ecosystems. 

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We asked you to help us name our 15 new stormwater sampling robots, and you did not disappoint! They're already working hard alongside our Clean Water scientists to study pollution flowing to the Bay on the rainiest days and nights.

Meet them all:

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‘Epic’: Salmon seen far upstream in Bay Area creek for first time in 70 years After the removal of small dams and the addition of fish ladders, salmon have been seen swimming further up a Bay Area creek than at anytime since the 1950s.

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Full house for the Regional Monitoring Program (RMP) for Water Quality in San Francisco Bay annual meeting!

We're sharing the latest advances and collaborations about stormwater, sediment, fish, communicating science, contaminants, nutrients, and more in #SanFranciscoBay.

The 2025 RMP Update is out! You can download to learn more about the latest on water quality monitoring in San Francisco Bay, or request a free hard copy for your organization: https://f.mtr.cool/sghitnmrwk

Last chance to sign up for the virtual RMP Annual Meeting tomorrow! See the agenda and register:

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Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.

Nice to hear about something going in the right direction www.bbc.com/news/article...

‘You won’t smell anything’: Major S.F. sewage facility gets $700 million upgrade San Francisco hopes new filtration technology, seismic protections and millions of “odor-eating” bugs will make its 40-acre sewage treatment plant a better neighbor to the Bayview.

S.F. sewage facility promises to extinguish odors after $700 million renovation: ‘You won’t smell anything’

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Weedkiller ingredient widely used in US can damage organs and gut bacteria, research shows Diquat is banned in the UK, EU, China and other countries. The US has resisted calls to regulate it

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‘A Trojan horse’: how toxic sewage sludge became a threat to the future of British farming

Dozens of beaches close before July Fourth weekend due to fecal bacteria At least six states have issued closures or advisories for certain beaches and lakes that have tested positive for above-safe levels of fecal bacteria.

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Landmark US study reveals sewage sludge and wastewater plants tied to Pfas pollution New study finds troubling levels of Pfas near wastewater plants and sludge sites in 19 states

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‘Even if we stop drinking we will be exposed’: A French region has banned tap water. Is it a warning for the rest of Europe?

Backed by Supporters, SF State’s Marine Research Lab Delays Closure - Bay Nature A coalition of advocates and loyal supporters has staved off the closure of a unique marine research center on the San Francisco Bay — at least for another six months.

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Legendary Rocker, 76, Praised as 'the Best Human Being' in Unexpected Video He's a major part of classic rock history.

Go Robert Plant (part 2)
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Go Robert Plant!

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More than 100 swamp alligators caught in Georgia – something worrying has been found in their blood | Discover Wildlife The discovery raises concerns for US wildlife, waterways and human health, according to a new study.

Mercury in Okefenokee alligators www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...

Water flea population soared in South Side stretch of Chicago River after 2023 sewage release Study is one of the first to look at the effects on zooplankton, tiny organisms that are eaten by fish and insects.

Zooplankton in the news!
Water flea population soared in South Side stretch of Chicago River after 2023 sewage release www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/13/c...

Trump's environmental protection budget cuts appear to target San Francisco Bay It's unclear which projects are likely to face the steep cuts, but some believe the broader purpose is to punish the Bay Area.

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The situation at Calif.'s most contaminated lake is likely worse than we thought Scientists across the state made an urgent call for more air quality monitoring.

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Warning over 'dirty secret' of toxic chemicals on farmers fields Campaigners say that farmers' fields are being contaminated by chemicals and microplastics in sewage sludge.

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New PFAS guidelines spark more ‘do not eat’ warnings for Michigan fish | Bridge Michigan Anglers are warned not to eat their catch from 98 Michigan waterbodies, up from 33 last year, after state officials revised their health guidance in light of growing evidence that PFAS is more toxic t...

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Worried about mercury in fish? California researchers find a possible fix California researchers say they have engineered a probiotic that breaks down toxic mercury in seafood, making fish safer to eat.

Interesting possibility

Worried about mercury in fish? California researchers find a possible fix

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Dolphins are dying from toxic chemicals banned since the 1980s Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are commonly found in the bodies of short-beaked common dolphins that get stranded on UK beaches, and are linked to the animals’ risk of infectious diseases

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