Celebrating 25 Years of Clean Water, Healthy Habitats, and Thriving Communities

Channelkeeper is pleased to announce the Blue Water Ball on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the seaside Cabrillo Pavilion. We are delighted for you join us for an evening of celebration for our 25th anniversary, with remarks made by The Honorable Jane Lubchenco, world-renowned marine ecologist and one of the most influential ocean leaders of our time. The event will be emceed by non-profit community leader Geoff Green and will include a special welcome from Chumash representative Mia Lopez. The evening will also include a multicourse dinner, local wines and brews, live music, raffle, and exciting auctions for art, gear, outdoor adventures, and more.

SATURDAy • MaRCH 14, 2026

5:00 PM - 9:00 pm

Cabrillo Pavilion

1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA

Dress: festive cocktail attire, encouraging blue hues

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The Blue Water Ball raises critical funds that make it possible for Channelkeeper to protect our beaches, creeks, and coast, and defend your right to clean water and healthy habitats.

Channelkeeper’s annual fundraiser and premier social gathering brings together ocean enthusiasts, community activists, civic leaders, business owners, and public officials for a lively and memorable evening. This year’s event will celebrate 25 years of clean water, healthy habitats, abundant wildlife, and thriving communities. Raise a glass with us to all that we’ve accomplished together—and to the exciting initiatives Channelkeeper has on the horizon.

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Tickets on sale now!

HONORARY COMMITTEE

Michael Brown and Laura Malakoff, Laura Capps, Jon Clark, Nancy Even and Joel Ohlgren, Steven Gaines and Peggy Lubchenco, Nels and Katharine Gerhardt, Terry Kleid, Morgan Maassen, Mercedes Millington and Susan Torrey, Gail Osherenko, Lakey Peterson, Julie Ringler and Richard Powell, Tim and Talli Robinson, Holly, Lanny, and Alec Sherwin, Judy Stapelmann, Rebecca Vega Thurber, Mike and Diane Wondolowski

EVENT PLANNING COMMITTEE

Kathy Rogers (Chair)

Mimi deGruy, Kim Bluitt, Nancy Kogevinas, and Sarah Preston

EVENT PLANNER

Brenda Cali - Gatherings for Good

Catering

Libations

Thanks to our Sponsors and Underwriters

CORPORATE SPONSORS

Beach Protector

Coastal Hero

**MORE Cororporate Sponsors to be announced SOON**

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS

Butterfly

Kathy Rogers

Leadbetter

Megan and Kevin Marble

Gaviota

Michael and Suzanne Cohen

**MORE Individual Sponsors to be announced SOON**

UNDERWRITERS

**MORE UNDERWRITERS to be announced SOON**

To learn more about Channelkeeper’s mission and programs, visit www.sbck.org and sign up for our eNewsletter to receive regular updates on Channelkeeper’s work as well as timely Blue Water Ball event information.

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All contributions to Santa Barbara Channelkeeper are tax deductible, less the value of goods or services received. Receipts for donations will be provided. Tax ID 912151460.