Building on Richmond’s polluted Zeneca site is a toxic gamble. Watch the last two episodes of Toxic Tales to see why we’re demanding a complete cleanup.
From chemical factory to condos?
Episode 6: Community Impacts
Episode 7: Complete Cleanup
Missed earlier episodes? Catch up here
New & Noteworthy
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Contra Costa County Shoreline Leadership Academy Open ApplicationsNew List Item
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"Tell Us How to Spend $1 Million for West County" Townhalls
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United Heckathorn Superfund Site Climate Vulnerability Study
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United Heckathorn Superfund Site Community Proposed Cleanup Plan
Our Work
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Zeneca Cleanup
Demanding a complete cleanup of one of California’s largest and most complex toxic waste sites.
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United Heckathorn Cleanup
Holding the EPA accountable for this Superfund site.
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Sea Level Rise
Taking on an issue that threatens us all, especially frontline communities.
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Data & Resources
Providing critical data to aid decision makers, scientists and our partners.
Upcoming Events
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Richmond Shoreline Alliance Monthly Zoom
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 5:30 - 6:30 pm
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Shields-Reid Park Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 4 - 5 pm
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Rescheduled United Heckathorn Community Meeting
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 6:30 - 8 pm
If you registered for the cancelled September meeting, no need to register again.
It’s Time to Act
Richmond's shoreline is our greatest natural asset. However, a century of heavy industry has despoiled much of it. This legacy remains a wound on the land, the people, and the wildlife that lives here. But enough is enough. We’re standing up and fighting back. Come join us.