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The MCERP is restoring the Malibu Creek watershed with the removal of Rindge Dam.

03/25/2026

LA Zoo is having a weekend full of special programming, including live performances, crafts, animal enrichment, photos with Big Bunny, and more March 27 - 29! We’ll be at the Conservation Expo joining Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy; Friends of the California Condor Wild and Free; LA Conservation Corps; LA County Library; LADWP; Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project; and the National Park Service – Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Learn all about the wildlife within our special urban landscape.
Also happening are:
• 🎨 Screen Printing Demonstrations (Bring in a t-shirt or canvas tote bag to have screen printed with the custom event design or purchase one in the gift shop.)
• 🌱 Seed Bomb Activity
• 🧚 Strolling Springtime Characters (10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
• 📸 Springtime Photo-Ops — Capture Instagrammable moments!
• 🐾 Special Animal Feedings at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.
• 🗺️ Mission Safari Maze

03/10/2026

A recent study published on nature.com reported how sand is growing on some beaches but eroding from others. While human impacts from dams reduce river sediment fluxes and are primary causes of coastal erosion worldwide, manmade structures such as jetties and harbors seem to be building up sand for some beaches.
The study noted that beaches along Malibu’s coast are experiencing severe erosion from an insufficient sediment supply. These facts highlight the critical role that longshore sediment transport plays in long-term beach trends and suggests a need for management opportunities for coastal sustainability at the regional scale.

Our studies indicate that much of the 800K cubic yards of sediment behind Rindge Dam is good for redistribution to local, vulnerable beaches!

The complete sand study led by UC Irvine and the U.S. Geological Survey is published on https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-68880-9

02/11/2026

Sandy beaches are dynamic ecosystems that connect land and sea--protecting against coastal erosion, filtering water, providing food and serving as nurseries for plants, fish, reptiles, and birds. Often a hidden biodiversity, they are often overlooked as a vital and biodiverse environment that harbors high densities of organisms. Beaches also play a role as a bioindicator for monitoring healthy, functioning ecosystems. Before your next visit to the beach, take a moment to discover the hidden world beneath your feet on our latest blog post:
👉 https://restoremalibucreek.org/blog-posts/sands-alive

01/22/2026

🌿Did you know now is prime planting season in California to grow your own natives? Get inspired on what you can do with native plants at Oxnard's Native Plant Fest this Saturday, 11 am to 4pm, showcasing culture, food, traditions and creativity! Nonprofit exhibitors will be offering free plants, information and resources.

🎨🐞🌮🧤The fest also features native plant cooking, garden accessories, interactive activities, artmaking, crafts, food trucks, educational speakers and workshops.

💚Stop by our table to learn about protecting native species!

10/09/2025

Learn all about the importance of seaweed as a natural resource at the California Seaweed Festival, an in-person FREE family friendly event celebrating the seaweed diversity of California through fun and knowledge! The festival showcases seaweed uses and applications in art, cooking, farming, science, sustainable technology, and conservation. We will be joining the booths, exhibits, workshops, galleries, and hands-on activities to immerse you and your family in everything seaweed. More info at https://californiaseaweedfestival.org/

10/08/2025

California State Parks would like to know your priorities in the removal of Rindge Dam in Malibu Creek State Park. Your input on project priorities, benefits, and impact concerns, as well as your ideas and questions will all be reviewed and considered as we move forward in the restoration of this ecologically significant watershed.

Please take a moment to answer our brief survey https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Q15qcQMGki and help us understand the public priorities for this landmark project on public parkland. Your voice matters!

When you submit the survey, it will not automatically collect your data (name and email address) unless you provide it yourself.

09/29/2025

🌿 Join Us at the Greenwave Fair -- Malibu Farmers’ Market 🥕
Sunday, October 5 | 9 AM – 2 PM | Legacy Park--Malibu

🔗 Don’t miss out on the Audubon-led Nature Walk! signup here: http://bit.ly/3VmSAcn

This Sunday! MCERP will join community partners to share the diverse and connected world of watersheds at .

Shop for fresh produce, gourmet goodies, artisan crafts, and learn all about our watersheds and how you can help protect local beaches, waterways, land and aquatic habitat, and wildlife.

We'll have over 10 participating orgs:

• CA State Parks/ Malibu Creek Docents
• LA County Beaches & Harbor
• Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project
• North Santa Monica Bay Safe Water Council
• Patagonia- Santa Monica
• Resilient Palisades
• San Fernando Valley Audubon Society
• Surfrider Foundation
• Treepeople LandTrust
• Wishtoyo Foundation

They will have educational and recreational booths, displays, family activities, nature walks, volunteer signups and more!

Legacy Park is at 23500 Civic Center Way Malibu, CA 90265. Register for an Audubon walking tour to assure your spot—limited space! http://bit.ly/3VmSAcn

The event is sponsored by Malibu Farmers’ Market/ Cornucopia Foundation. For more information, visit restoremalibucreek.org.

Video of past event: https://vimeo.com/880564881?share=copy =0

09/25/2025

🌿 SAVE THE DATE!! Join Us at the Greenwave Fair -- Malibu Farmers’ Market 🥕
Sunday, October 5 | 9 AM – 2 PM | Legacy Park--Malibu

🛍️ Shop fresh, local produce, gourmet treats, and artisan crafts

🌊 Explore the world inside our watersheds including beaches, waterways, habitats and wildlife

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Engage with educational and recreational booths, nature walks, and family-friendly activities

🤝 Learn about volunteer opportunities and conservation efforts to protect our watersheds

🐦 Take an Audubon family-friendly nature walk through scenic Legacy Park

🔗 Limited Nature Walk Space! signup here: http://bit.ly/3VmSAcn

💚 Sponsored by Malibu Farmers’ Market / Cornucopia Foundation

📲 More info: restoremalibucreek.org

Participating partners: , , , , , , , Safe Clean Water L.A.

09/18/2025

🌊 Join Us for California Coastal Cleanup Day! 🌊
📍 Malibu Lagoon State Beach
🗓️ Saturday, Sept 20 | 9AM–12PM

Be part of the largest volunteer cleanup on the planet! MCERP is teaming up with and to protect one of SoCal’s most vital wildlife habitats:

🐬 Help remove harmful trash that threatens marine life and beachgoers

🎁 Enjoy contests, prizes, and a beautiful morning outdoors

🌎 Be part of an effort to assure plastic and debris won’t injure animals, jam rescue boats, and pollute our waters--especially after the rain! Let’s make sure all the recent trash doesn't enter our oceans--your take-action attitude will make a huge difference! 100,000+ lbs of trash can be removed on CCD in just 3 hours!
This year marks the 40th California Coastal Cleanup Day, with over 50 cleanup sites across L.A. County—from beaches and rivers to parks and schoolyards. Clean rivers, creeks, and coastal waters are key resources for Southern California!

❣️Thank you to Whole Foods Market - Malibu for sponsoring the snacks for our wonderful volunteers.

🔗 Sign up here and select the Malibu Lagoon location https://healthebay.org/coastalcleanupday/

Let’s clean up, connect, and make a difference together!

09/10/2025

🌊 Join Us for California Coastal Cleanup Day! 🌊
📍 Malibu Lagoon State Beach
🗓️ Saturday, Sept 20 | 9AM–12PM

Be part of the largest volunteer cleanup on the planet! MCERP is teaming up with and to protect one of SoCal’s most vital wildlife habitats.

🐬 Help remove harmful trash that threatens marine life and beachgoers
🎁 Enjoy contests, prizes, and a beautiful morning outdoors
🌎 Be part of an effort to assure plastic and debris won’t injure animals, jam rescue boats, and pollute our waters. Let’s change that—your actions matter. 100,000+ lbs of trash can be removed on CCD in just 3 hours!

This year marks the 40th California Coastal Cleanup Day, with over 50 cleanup sites across L.A. County—from beaches and rivers to parks and schoolyards. Clean rivers, creeks, and coastal waters are key resources for Southern California!

🔗 Sign up at https://healthebay.org/coastalcleanupday/ and select the Malibu Lagoon location.

08/01/2025

🎉 RiverFest is back!

Join us and Friends of the LA River on Saturday, August 3rd for a free, all-ages celebration of art, nature, and community. We’re bringing together:

🎶 Live music
🎨 Local artists
🦋 Interactive eco-activities
🌮 Food trucks
💚 And all the joy of being together outdoors
📍 LA State Historic Park
🗓 August 3, 2025
✍️ Register now at folar.org/riverfest

Let’s celebrate the LA River and everyone it continues to inspire. We can’t wait to see you there!

07/09/2025

Malibu’s naturally formed long, consistent wave break is believed to be “the exact spot on earth where ancient surfing became modern surfing,” according to Paul Gross, a former editor of Surfer Magazine. In 2018, this recognition became formal by the State of California Natural Resource Agency designating Malibu Point as the Malibu Historic District. Read the full story on this legendary surf spot: https://restoremalibucreek.org/blog-posts/5r8ctesvtes792xxlek68mpfsimhaj

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