Turn Environmental Concern into Action: Help EarthSpotter Defend California's Natural Treasures.
Your support fuels statewide citizen reporting, expert legal review, and litigation to hold polluters accountable across California.
Donate Now & Make a DifferenceCalifornia's Environment is Under Threat. Action is Needed.
From the iconic coastline and precious inland waterways to our forests and deserts, California’s unparalleled natural beauty and vital ecosystems face constant pressure. Pollution takes many forms – toxic industrial runoff fouling rivers, plastic waste choking marine life, illegal dumping scarring landscapes, and contaminated discharges threatening public health in communities statewide.
While California has strong environmental laws, enforcement can be challenging, resources limited, and polluters often operate unchecked. Vigilance and dedicated action are essential to protect the California we love.
EarthSpotter: Your Statewide Environmental Watchdog, Powered by Community & Expertise
Based in San Diego but serving all of California, EarthSpotter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bridging the gap between public concern and effective environmental action. We harness the power of citizen observation, data analysis, and legal insight to monitor, report, and ultimately reduce pollution throughout the state.
How We Make a Difference Across California:
- Empowering Citizen Reporting: Our platform provides a direct way for anyone in California to report pollution or environmental violations they witness in their local community.
- FREE Expert Legal Review: Crucially, every report submitted is reviewed by a qualified attorney – at absolutely no cost to the reporter – to assess potential legal or policy actions.
- Data Collection & Analysis: We aggregate public data and citizen reports from across the state to track pollution sources, identify trends, and pinpoint environmental threats demanding attention.
- Advocacy & Enforcement Support: We advocate for robust environmental policies and leverage our expertise to support enforcement actions, ensuring polluters are held accountable.
- Environmental Journalism: Our team investigates environmental threats statewide, publishing articles and videos to educate the public, expose hidden pollution, and drive accountability.
- Education & Outreach: We create resources to empower individuals and communities across California with the knowledge to become effective environmental stewards.
Driven by Proven Expertise & Commitment to Enforcement
EarthSpotter isn’t just an idea; it’s built on a foundation of frontline environmental advocacy and legal success. Our founder brings years of direct experience successfully holding polluters accountable and defending California’s environment through vigorous legal action.
This deep commitment to enforcing environmental laws is the bedrock upon which EarthSpotter is built. It shapes our strategy, powers our unique free attorney review process, and fuels our dedication to transforming citizen reports into meaningful change.
Examples of Impactful Legal Work By Our Founder Include:
Fighting Cross-Border Sewage Pollution
Litigation (representing environmental groups like CERF) against the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) over severe, ongoing Clean Water Act violations impacting the Tijuana River Valley, estuary, and Pacific coastline, contributing to significant public health risks and extensive beach closures.
Challenging Industrial Bay Pollution
Taking legal action (representing CERF and San Diego Coastkeeper) against major operators like SeaWorld concerning alleged Clean Water Act violations, including discharges of fireworks debris (plastics, wires, toxins) and excessive pollutants into sensitive waters like Mission Bay.
Stopping Plastic Nurdle Spills
Initiating legal challenges (representing CERF and San Diego Coastkeeper) against entities like BNSF Railway over illegal plastic pellet ("nurdle") spills polluting sensitive coastal lagoons, demanding compliance with the Clean Water Act.
Combating Industrial Stormwater Runoff
Successfully represented nonprofits on over 25 citizen lawsuits compelling industrial facilities across California to stop illegal toxic discharges and implement crucial pollution prevention measures required by the Clean Water Act.
Leveraging Experience for Statewide Impact:
This history of determined, effective legal action demonstrates the level of expertise guiding EarthSpotter. It's why we can confidently offer free attorney review for every report submitted. We know how to identify actionable violations. Your support allows us to apply this vital legal insight to environmental problems reported by citizens anywhere in California, empowering communities and protecting our shared natural resources.
Your Report Matters: See Something? Say Something. We'll Assess It.
Environmental protection starts locally – with you. EarthSpotter empowers Californians statewide:
- Witness Pollution: See illegal dumping, harmful discharges, or other environmental threats anywhere in California?
- Report It: Easily submit your observations and evidence through our platform.
- Get Expert Review: A qualified attorney, informed by real-world enforcement experience, reviews your report for FREE to identify potential violations and pathways for action.
You are the eyes and ears on the ground; we provide the crucial step of expert legal assessment to help turn observations into solutions.
Shining a Light Across California: Investigative Environmental Journalism
Knowledge drives change. Our team investigates environmental threats impacting communities throughout California. We publish informative articles and create compelling videos that expose pollution, explain complex issues, and demand accountability from polluters and regulators alike.
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Your Support Fuels Environmental Accountability Statewide
EarthSpotter provides a unique and vital service across California. Government agencies can be stretched thin, and polluters often rely on lack of oversight. We help fill that gap, powered by citizen vigilance and guided by proven expertise.
Your donation directly funds:
FREE Attorney Review:
Ensuring citizen reports from anywhere in California get expert legal assessment.
Enforcement Capability:
Building the resources needed to pursue legal action or support enforcement when violations are identified.
Statewide Investigative Journalism:
Funding the research and reporting that uncovers environmental threats across California.
Citizen Reporting Platform:
Maintaining and improving the tools for statewide community monitoring.
Educational Outreach:
Empowering more Californians with the knowledge to protect their environment.
Advocacy:
Fighting for strong environmental policies that benefit all Californians.
Invest in a Cleaner, Healthier California. Your contribution, large or small, makes a direct impact – helping us protect our state’s precious natural resources, safeguard public health, and empower communities from border to border.
DONATE NOW & PROTECT CALIFORNIATogether, we can create a future where California's diverse environment thrives, polluters are held accountable, and every citizen feels empowered to safeguard our natural heritage. Join the EarthSpotter movement today and help protect California for generations to come.