Heal the Bay

Heal the Bay Heal the Bay is an environmental nonprofit dedicated to making the coastal waters and watersheds of Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy and clean.

To fulfill our mission, we use science, education, community action, and advocacy. đź“ŤTongva & Chumash lands.

Only seven days remain to stop a proposed Coastal Act exemption! If approved through the August budget or last-minute le...
08/24/2026

Only seven days remain to stop a proposed Coastal Act exemption! If approved through the August budget or last-minute legislation, this exemption could weaken essential protections for public coastal access, clean water, climate resilience, and environmental justice. It may be Santa Monica today but tomorrow, it could be any city in California’s Coastal Zone.

Take action now. Contact your representatives and urge legislative leaders to reject any Coastal Act exemptions.
Here’s what you can say:

“I’m calling to urge you to oppose any proposal that would exempt new developments in Santa Monica from the California Coastal Act. Please protect our coast, public access, clean water, climate resilience, and environmental justice.”

đź“ž Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur
District office: (323) 426-5184
Capitol office: (916) 319-2051

đź“ž Senator Ben Allen
District office: (310) 414-8190
Capitol office: (916) 651-4024

đź“ž Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas
Capitol office: (916) 319-2029

đź“ž Senate President pro Tempore Monique LimĂłn
Capitol office: (916) 651-4021

There is no time to waste. Call today, share this post, and tell California’s leaders: No Coastal Act exemptions.

Help make LA a little brighter!Join us Saturday, August 22, at San Pedro Community Gardens for Shine LA, for a day of vo...
08/22/2026

Help make LA a little brighter!

Join us Saturday, August 22, at San Pedro Community Gardens for Shine LA, for a day of volunteering, connection and community care.

We’ll be working alongside neighbors to keep trash out of the watershed, care for community spaces, enjoy some food and connect with local resources.

There’s a bigger reason Heal the Bay and our Safe Clean Water Program are here: what happens in our neighborhoods can ultimately affect the waterways and ocean we all share. From preventing trash and pollution to creating healthier community spaces, local action can make a difference downstream.

Our Safe Clean Water Program works with communities across LA County to support projects that capture pollution, improve local water quality and create healthier, more resilient neighborhoods.

Come meet your neighbors, lend a hand and help care for the places, and waters, we all share.

We need your help standing up for California’s coast.The beaches, surf spots, rivers, tide pools, and coastal communitie...
08/18/2026

We need your help standing up for California’s coast.

The beaches, surf spots, rivers, tide pools, and coastal communities we all love didn’t become protected by accident.

For decades, the California Coastal Management Program (CCMP)has had rules in place to help protect our coast and give local communities a voice in what happens in their own backyard. 

The CCMP is widely regarded as one of the world’s most successful examples of integrated coastal management. The federal government is conducting a new review of the CCMP that could put its federal certification and the coastal protections that depend on it at risk. 

This isn’t just a policy issue. It’s about the places you swim, surf, fish, paddle, explore, and love.

And you don’t need to be a policy expert to speak up.

Tell NOAA why protecting California’s coast matters to you. Submit a written comment by August 22 and send a message to the federal government: “Hands off the California coast.”

Don't know how to? We’ve made it easy to take action. Send your comment email through the link in our bio and get our tips on how to write a comment that helps protect what you love.👉 https://healthebay.org/stand-up-for-the-protection-of-californias-coast/

🎫 BE ONE OF THE FIRST 400 TO SIGN UP AND YOU COULD WIN FESTIVAL PASSES!Coastal Cleanup Day is officially open for regist...
08/14/2026

🎫 BE ONE OF THE FIRST 400 TO SIGN UP AND YOU COULD WIN FESTIVAL PASSES!

Coastal Cleanup Day is officially open for registration! On September 19, join thousands of Angelenos across 60+ cleanup sites throughout L.A. County from beaches and the L.A. River to parks, neighborhoods and even out on the water by kayak. 

And there’s a little extra incentive to sign up early: the first 400 people to register will be entered for a chance to win one of two festival passes from Goldenvoice. 

So grab your friends, pick your cleanup site and join us as we work together to remove another 19,000+ pounds of pollution from our communities and waterways. Register through the link in bio. See you out there

Coastal Cleanup Day wouldn’t be possible without our incredible sponsors: Baywatch, FOX Honda , Sony Pictures, Goldenvoice Ocean Conservancy, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Open Water, Tower 28 Beauty and Columbia Bank. And waves of gratitude to our partners, the California Coastal Commission, LA County Beaches & Harbors and artist Phyllis Shafer.

🎣 YOUR BEACH CLEANUP JUST GOT A LITTLE MORE FISHY.This Saturday, we’re celebrating National Water Quality Month at Nothi...
08/12/2026

🎣 YOUR BEACH CLEANUP JUST GOT A LITTLE MORE FISHY.

This Saturday, we’re celebrating National Water Quality Month at Nothin’ But Sand with a beach cleanup and a special educational fishing activity! 

After the cleanup, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife will provide fishing gear and teach you the basics of fishing and how to fish safely. You’ll also learn how healthy water quality supports healthy fish, wildlife and ecosystems.

Saturday, August 15, 2026

10 AM–12 PM Cleanup

12 PM - 2PM Fishing with CDFW

Venice Beach- Southside of the Pier

Come clean up, learn something new and celebrate the water we all depend on. 

👉 Register through healthebay.org/events!

Hands off our coast.Yesterday, California coastal communities came together in Santa Monica to speak up for a safe, clea...
08/12/2026

Hands off our coast.

Yesterday, California coastal communities came together in Santa Monica to speak up for a safe, clean coast for everyone.

As the federal administration began its review of California’s Coastal Management Program, state and Indigenous leaders, elected officials, business owners, scientists, coastal advocates and community members shared why protecting California’s coastal waters matters to the people and ecosystems that depend on them.

Heal the Bay and partners co-hosted a community gathering and press conference in advance of a 4.5 hour public hearing where attendees spoke in overwhelming favor of protecting California’s coast. Our Science and Policy Director Dr. Kerry Nickols stayed through the extended hearing and gave public comment, alongside community members who spoke in defense of California’s coastal waters, communities and ecosystems.

Thank you to Secretary Wade Crowfoot, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán, Assemblymember Rick Zbur and the many other elected officials and community leaders who showed up.

Visit Healthebay.org to watch footage from the event. 

We’ll keep working to protect the coastal waters, communities, and ecosystems we've loved for over 40 years.

⚠️ Heal the Bay is investigating an unusual water quality observation in Compton Creek.On Thursday, August 6, Heal the B...
08/08/2026

⚠️ Heal the Bay is investigating an unusual water quality observation in Compton Creek.

On Thursday, August 6, Heal the Bay’s Stream Team observed bright pink discoloration and a persistent sulfur odor in Compton Creek near its confluence with the Los Angeles River.

We’ve reported the observation to the appropriate agency and are working with local partners to help identify the source. At this time, we do not know what caused the discoloration or odor, but we’ll share updates as more information becomes available.

Thank you to our Stream Team for keeping watch over our waterways and reporting unusual conditions.

đź’§ Heading to a river this weekend? Check the River Report Card to find freshwater recreation sites with A+ water quality grades: healthebay.org/riverreportcard/

One day. Thousands of volunteers. One healthier coast.Coastal Cleanup Day registration is OPEN!On Saturday, September 19...
08/07/2026

One day. Thousands of volunteers. One healthier coast.

Coastal Cleanup Day registration is OPEN!

On Saturday, September 19, join thousands of Angelenos and coastal caretakers across 30+ cleanup sites throughout Los Angeles County for one of the largest volunteer events of the year.
Whether you’re picking up trash on a beach, restoring a river, exploring a cleanup site by kayak, or joining a dive team underwater, there’s a place for you to make an impact.

Every piece of plastic removed, every bottle collected, and every pound of debris kept out of our waterways helps protect the coast we all love.
Find your cleanup site and register today:
👉healthebay.org/ccd

08/07/2026

The Mon-straw-sity is back, and with a vengeance. 🥤

Uncover the hidden dangers of plastic at a FREE screening of The Plastic Detox this Saturday from 1 PM - 4 PM at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. 

After the film, join plastic experts for a panel discussion and Q&A, including a closer look at the threats you may not realize are sneaking up right behind you.

Reserve your spot today through the link in our bio! Space is limited!

08/05/2026

Got questions about plastics? Senior Marine Scientist Emily has answers.

From microplastics to everyday products, plastics impact our oceans, our communities, and our health. Join us THIS Saturday at 1 PM at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium for a FREE screening of The Plastic Detox, followed by an expert panel Q&A moderated by Emily.

Dive deeper into the impacts of plastics with experts in the field.

Reserve your spot now through the link in our bio or visit healthebay.org/event/plastic-free-july-film-screening-the-plastic-detox/.
 
We hope to see you there!

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