Michael R. McGill

Supporting Central San's amazing staff is my priority.

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Our young people working to save their and our planet.

A 17-year-old student from St. John’s is getting international attention for a water-cleanup idea that can tell plastic from aquatic life.

Moroti Adegboyega of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, has won the 2026 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for Ecoferroquatics, an autonomous platform designed to remove plastic from water using artificial intelligence, robotics and magnetic technology.

Adegboyega, who was born in Nigeria, developed a robot that uses cameras and AI to identify plastic debris, then uses a biodegradable ferrofluid and magnets to collect it. The goal is to remove plastic while recognizing and avoiding fish and other aquatic animals, reducing disturbance to the surrounding ecosystem.

Plastic pollution is a growing concern in rivers, lakes and oceans. Larger items can break down into microplastics, which are small enough to be eaten by wildlife and can move through aquatic food webs. Conventional cleanup tools such as nets, trawlers and filters can require heavy manual labour and may also capture organisms or natural materials along with debris.

In testing, Adegboyega’s system performed especially well with smaller, microplastic-scale particles that can pass through simple screening methods. The prototype is still experimental, and real waterways present added challenges such as waves, glare, plants, mud and biological debris. Adegboyega has also noted the importance of keeping the ferrofluid contained so cleanup technology does not create new environmental problems.

The Stockholm Junior Water Prize brings together young researchers from more than 40 countries and has recognized student innovation in water science since 1997. Adegboyega received the award during World Water Week in Stockholm, where H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden presented the prize.

What youth-led water or conservation projects are happening in your community?



Sources: ZME Science, CBC, Stormwater Solutions

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Thank you to Congressman Mark DeSaulnier and former Mayor Amy Worth for both of your endorsements. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier Amy Rein Worth

Thank you to Congressman Mark DeSaulnier for his endorsement for my re-election to Central San.

Thank you to Central San for the Service Award to Mike McGill for 20 years of leadership service on the Board. Central San is an award-winning agency. Here are some of their awards, many in the last 20 years.

Awards and Achievements - Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Central San is the proud recipient of numerous state and national awards. Most recently, Central San was awarded its 27th ...

Wastewater treatment is essential for public health; protecting our waterways; and water recycling. Using as much recycled water as possible with nature based solutions, discharging the water on land to help grow things that photosynthesize and drawdown carbon and sequester it in the soil, is critical to reversing global warming and building carbon in the soil to hold more water in our soil and help prevent fires.
Since being elected Director, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San) in 2006 (President 2009, 2015, 2020 and 2025),, Mike McGill's focus has been to assure that Central San provides high quality services; with fair fees and minimizing costs to ratepayers; protecting our environment; and reusing precious resources, such as using agricultural recycled water for urban farming.​
On the Central San Board, Mike is the primary proponent of creative uses of recycled water such as the CoCo San Sustainable Farm on Central San land using recycled water to: grow fresh produce for schools and the Food Bank; teach hands-on science, technology, engineering and math for students; demonstrate environmental protection; and foster economic development and job training.

Top Priorities:

Environmental Leadership
​Safely Recycle Our Water
​​Keep Our Waterways Clean
Promote Resource Recovery and Reuse
​Pollution Prevention
​Clean Up Toxic Waste
Award-Winning Fiscal Management
​AAA Bond Rating
Low Rates for Constituents
​Maintain a Rainy Day Fund
Outstanding Safety and Services​
​​​Support Our Excellent Employees
Prevent Pension Spiking Abuses

Grateful to be recognized with the Central San Service Award for 20 years of service on the Board. Here is the Resolution.

A RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO
MICHAEL MCGILL, BOARD MEMBER
WHEREAS, the strength and success of Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central
San) is its competent, caring, and outstanding employees; and
WHEREAS, the vast degree of knowledge and the long-term dedication of seasoned
employees is the core of that strength and the heart of every successful endeavor; and
WHEREAS, these valuable employees have carried Central San to new heights as Central
San has achieved local, state, and national recognition and awards for excellence in all
areas of operations; and
WHEREAS, it is a pleasure and privilege to pay tribute to those employees who have so
ably served Central San for twenty years; and
WHEREAS, MICHAEL MCGILL, Board Member, is to be commended for his devoted
service to Central San; and
WHEREAS, during the recent years of change and transition, the experience and
contributions of this veteran employee have shaped Central San into a nationally acclaimed
wastewater collection and treatment agency that is a steward of the environment,
accountable to its customers, and fiscally responsible; and
WHEREAS, Central San is truly fortunate to count this outstanding individual as a member
of its team.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of Central San that an
employee service award is gratefully bestowed upon MICHAEL MCGILL, Board Member;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution of Commendation is presented in
unanimous recognition and acknowledgment of the continuing service and steadfast
dedication of this long-term employee.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of September 2026.

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