A reminder of what the Bay looked like before environmental regulation—open dumping of industrial waste, raw sewage, and fuel, and constant oil spills.

Before EPA and laws like the Clean Water Act, America's waters were choked with pollution. Ohio's Cuyahoga River, which became a symbol of environmental degradation in the 60s, was so polluted that it repeatedly caught fire.

Today, it's estimated that the #CleanWaterAct alone prevents 700 *billion* pounds of toxic pollution from entering US waters every single year.

We MUST defend these vital laws and institutions.

#EPA #bayarea #sanfranciscobay #SFBay #environment #waterpollution

Photos courtesy of EPA's historic archive

Does anyone know what happened at Glass Key Photo? I got an email with a go fund me link to help them because of a smash and grab but I did not see anything on the local news. Of course I did not click the link because scammers work overtime. Still, I would like to know if it's true. #SFBay #SanFrancisco

FLOOD WATCH,
FROM 10 PM THIS EVE (2/12) THRU SATURDAY EVE

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall possible.

WHERE: Entire North SF Bay. #California

IMPACTS: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams & other low-lying locations. Creeks & streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage & urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Area creeks & streams are elevated & could flood with more heavy rain.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Elevated levels on area rivers, streams & creeks as well as near-saturated soil will result in an increased flood potential as the next Atmospheric River brings moderate to heavy rain to the region beginning tonight & into Thursday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Monitor later forecasts & be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action if flooding develop.

#SFBay #CAwx #CaliforniaWeather #FloodWatch #NorCalWx

https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=CAZ506&warncounty=CAC055&firewxzone=CAZ506&local_place1=Napa%20CA&product1=Flood+Watch&lat=38.2991&lon=-122.2854

Took a nice hike at Point Molate today with Max

#introduction

Hi, I'm Justin. I am a software engineer living in #SanFrancisco's #innerrichmond. I'm married, have two kids, and enjoy spending time with them.

Right now, I am working on personal projects and would like to work someday in #MachineLearning or #VirtualReality #VR. I wish both were more open like the web was in the early 00's.

To keep fit I mostly enjoy #Cycling around #sfbay

I enjoy #3dprinting, #gaming, #SciFi and #GeekCulture #Goth #Cyberpunk.