Good news! The 9th Circuit has ruled that the EPA must update its pollution controls—many of which are decades out of date—to rein in water pollution from oil refineries and chemical plants! We were so proud to work on this case with our partners at Center for Biological Diversity Center for Climate Integrity Clean Water Action Food & Water Watch Waterkeeper Alliance Environment America Bayou City Waterkeeper Black Warrior Riverkeeper Healthy Gulf San Antonio Bay Estuarine Waterkeeper Surfrider Foundation Tennessee Riverkeeper (fb)

People are harming the Bay's wildlife -- often out of misplaced concern. Marin in particular "has an exceedingly high number of severe disturbances with young seal pups, which can be life-threatening interactions,” said Giancarlo Rulli of the The Marine Mammal Center. Bottom line: if you see an animal in distress, do NOT approach it. Instead call the center's hotline to submit a report: 415-289-7325 via The Mercury News (fb)