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The foundation grabbed the national spotlight in 1989 when it went after two large paper mills in Humboldt Bay that were discharging toxic wastewater into an excellent surfspot in Northern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Two storm discharge pipes, at Southsea East and Stokes Bay, were discharging for more than 24 hours.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2022

He was upset that hospitals were discharging him before he believed he was well enough to live on his own.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2022

At the same time, hospitals were discharging patients to free up beds and adding new ones, and the public was starting to embrace social-distancing measures to stem the spread of infection.

From Washington Times • Apr. 29, 2020

All during the following week she looked for work, but could find none; for everywhere places were discharging, instead of taking on, girls.

From The Girl Scouts' Good Turn by Lavell, Edith