Projects & Education
Empowering Communities Through Knowledge and Action
Citizens for Coastal Conservancy engages communities through educational programs, advocacy campaigns, and hands-on environmental projects. We believe informed citizens are empowered citizens.
Our Initiatives
Stop the Stink Campaign
Our flagship advocacy campaign demanding immediate action on cross-border sewage pollution. We organize rallies, petition drives, and direct engagement with elected officials to keep the sewage in Mexico and protect our communities.
Community Education Series
Free educational workshops and presentations about coastal ecosystems, water quality science, and environmental advocacy. We make complex scientific information accessible to all community members.
Topics include: Understanding sewage pollution, Tijuana River Valley ecology, effective advocacy strategies, and policy analysis.
Policy Research & Analysis
We conduct in-depth research on proposed environmental policies, providing science-based analysis that exposes flawed solutions and advocates for sustainable alternatives. Our work has influenced local and state policy decisions.
Grassroots Organizing
Building a network of concerned citizens across South Bay San Diego. We organize community meetings, coordinate with local leaders, and mobilize residents to demand clean beaches and environmental justice.
Educational Resources
Understanding the Crisis
Learn about the history and science behind the cross-border sewage crisis, including water quality data, health impacts, and environmental consequences.
The C4CC Plan Explained
Detailed breakdown of our science-based solution to permanently eliminate sewage pollution while protecting the Tijuana River Valley ecosystem.
Advocacy Campaign Videos
Watch our documentary videos showcasing the environmental crisis, community advocacy, and our science-based solutions
The C4CC Plan: Sustainable Solution
Our comprehensive plan to permanently eliminate the sewage crisis while protecting the Tijuana River Valley ecosystem.
Environmental Impact Comparison
Scientific comparison showing the stark difference between polluted and healthy river ecosystems.
Documenting Environmental Mismanagement
Evidence of how poor policy decisions have devastated wildlife populations and ecosystem health.
C4CC President Interview
Mitch McCay discusses upcoming events and calls to action for Imperial Beach residents.