The Richmond City Council passed a resolution on Tuesday, July 7th, officially backing our Community Cleanup Plan for the United Heckathorn Superfund site. This is a big win for our community.
Next action: Join us July 25th for the first of three community meetings. Get up to speed on the site and learn next steps for the EPA cleanup plan expected by late August.
VICTORY: Council Votes 7-0 for a Clean Shoreline!
New & Noteworthy
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The Legislature's Efforts to Emasculate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
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Richmond is First California City to Oppose a Carbon Dioxide Waste Pipeline
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The Government Claims This Superfund Qualifed Site is Making Good Progress Towards Cleanup. Richmond Residents Aren't So Sure.
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Zeneca Community Fact Sheet (for April 9, 2026 meeting)
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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Wellness Wednesday at Lucas Park
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 2 - 7:30 pm
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Water Quality Monitoring Symposium
Friday, July 10, 2026 12 Noon - 2:30 pm
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Shields-Reid Park Grand Reopening
Saturday, July 11, 2026 11 am - 5 pm
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 live here. But enough is enough. We’re standing up and fighting back. Come join us.