Baykeeper is a Fierce Champion for San Francisco Bay
San Francisco Baykeeper has defended the Bay since 1989. We patrol on the water, investigate pollution, hold polluters accountable, and strengthen the laws that protect the Bay and the people of the Bay Area. For 30 years, our lawyers, scientists, and advocates have taken on the biggest threats to San Francisco Bay — and won.
OUR TEAM
Baykeeper's staff defends the Bay using science, policy, and law.
Sejal Choksi-Chugh
Executive Director and Baykeeper
Jon Rosenfield
Senior Scientist
Nicole Sasaki
Staff Attorney
OUR BOAT AND SKIPPERS
The Baykeeper boat regularly patrols the Bay for polluters with our experienced volunteer skippers at the helm. We are the only organization that patrols the Bay to find and stop pollution.
Robert Fairbank
Head Skipper
Our Boat
Heather Richard
Skipper
Peter Molnar
Skipper
Osprey
Patrol Drone
Jeff Wasserman
Skipper
OUR VOLUNTEER LEADERS
Our Board of Directors, Leadership Circle, and Advisory Board are passionate leaders for protecting San Francisco Bay.
David Jedrzejek
Chair
Tim Eichenberg, J.D.
Vice Chair
Sandra Stewart
Secretary
OUR AWARD RECIPIENTS
Baykeeper’s Blue Rivet Award honors heroes and local businesses that passionately protect San Francisco Bay.
Mike Herz, Baykeeper Founder
2019 Blue Rivet Award Winner
Geoff Potter
2018 Blue Rivet Award Winner
Loni Hancock
2017 Blue Rivet Award Winner
ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIALS
Baykeeper’s high-impact results and cost-saving efficiencies are highlighted in our annual reports, audited financial statements, and IRS Forms 990.
MEDIA CENTER
Baykeeper's scientists, lawyers, and policy advocates can be reached anytime to speak about the threats to San Francisco Bay and how we hold polluters accountable.
Baykeeper defends San Francisco Bay from the biggest threats and holds polluters accountable to create healthier communities and help wildlife thrive.
Baykeeper acknowledges the first peoples and many tribal groups who came to this region before us, and we recognize them as the authentic stewards of the land and the Bay, which Baykeeper respectfully honors through our continued action and advocacy on the Bay's behalf.