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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Richmond Sea Level Rise Community Workshop
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New RSA United Heckathorn Community Meeting
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Updated United Heckathorn Superfund Site Community Proposed Cleanup Plan
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Recap from "Our Shoreline. Our Future" Community 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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Point Molate Weekly Beach Cleanup
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 10:30 - 11:30 am
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United Heckathorn Community Meeting
Thursday, November 6, 2025 6 - 7:30 pm
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Love Your Bioswale Day-Unity Park
Saturday, November 15, 2025 9:30 am - 12 Noon
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.