86 acres of toxic waste shouldn't be Richmond's future. Walk the Zeneca site with us to learn what chemicals and health risks remain, and why a full cleanup is long overdue. Space is limited.
Zeneca Toxic Tours - March 2026
New & Noteworthy
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Seasonal Variation of VOCs in Sewer Systems in Contaminated Coastal Landscapes
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Models Warn Thwaites Glacier Could Rival Entire Antarctic ice Loss by 2067
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Sea Level Much Higher than Assumed in Most Coastal Hazard Assessments
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Community Working Group Response to U.S. EPA United Heckathorn 5-Year Review Questionnaire
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.
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Upcoming Events
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Zeneca Toxic Tour
Saturday, March 21, 2026 10 - 11:30 am; 2 - 3:30 pm
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Fugitive Dust Webinar
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 5:30 - 7 pm
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Zeneca Toxic Tour
Saturday, March 28, 2026 10 - 11:30 am; 2 - 3:30 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.