Los Angeles County’s beaches, harbors, rivers and parkways turned up discarded guns, an errant manhole cover and four trash-entangled octopi, among other debris, during this year’s Coastal Cleanup Day event. The three-hour, Saturday morning cleaning frenzy drew more than 10,000 volunteers countywide who cleared about 26,000 pounds of trash, according to officials from Heal the… Continue reading Guns, Horse Saddle, Among Tons of Trash Collected on Coastal Cleanup Day
Topic Category: Engaging Communities
Pumpout Report 2016: California Clean Vessel Act Pumpout Performance Report
Discharging sewage overboard creates environmental and human health problems, especially in a state with more than four million recreational boaters. To reduce the negative impacts of discharging sewage overboard, all boaters are encouraged to use sewage management facilities, including pumpout stations, dump stations, and mobile pumpout services. Since 2008, the San Francisco Estuary Partnership and… Continue reading Pumpout Report 2016: California Clean Vessel Act Pumpout Performance Report
35 Restaurants Make Malibu’s 2017 Clean Bay Certified List
The City of Malibu’s 2017 list of Clean Bay Certified restaurants includes 35 local establishments, highlighting the community’s commitment to clean water and sustainability. The program, started in 2008 by The Bay Foundation, recognizes food establishments that integrate sustainability and ocean-mindedness into their business practices. “I am very proud of the management and staff of… Continue reading 35 Restaurants Make Malibu’s 2017 Clean Bay Certified List
The Bay Foundation’s 3rd Annual Coastal Connections Event Celebrates Beaches & Bay at Pacific Park, Sept. 28, 2017
On Thursday, September 28, from 5:30pm – 8:30pm, The Bay Foundation (TBF) will host its 3rd Annual Coastal Connections fundraiser at a customized venue in Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. The family friendly event will celebrate everyone’s connections with the coast, featuring a 360-degree virtual reality experience of the Santa Monica Beach Restoration… Continue reading The Bay Foundation’s 3rd Annual Coastal Connections Event Celebrates Beaches & Bay at Pacific Park, Sept. 28, 2017
Clean Bay Certified Inspection Checklist
The checklist used by inspectors to become Clean Bay Certified.
LADWP Outreach and Community Partnerships Program: Educating the Future, Innovative Resource Conservation Strategies
Through Educating the Future: Innovative Resource Conservation Strategies, The Bay Foundation (TBF) developed and conducted a series of tasks aimed to promote energy, water, and natural gas conservation within Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) middle-schools. This report summarizes both successes and challenges and provides recommendations for future educational outreach strategies.
Free Mobile Pumpout Service for Boaters through Aug. 31 Reduces Ocean Bacteria, Properly Disposes of Sewage Waste
The Bay Foundation’s (TBF) Boater Education Program’s Honey Pot Day program returns, marking boating season and offering boaters a complimentary mobile pumpout service. In its ninth consecutive year, Honey Pot Day is offered from June 1 – August 31, 2017 in four Southern California harbors: Marina del Rey, King Harbor (Redondo Beach), Port of Los… Continue reading Free Mobile Pumpout Service for Boaters through Aug. 31 Reduces Ocean Bacteria, Properly Disposes of Sewage Waste
New Free App Helps Boaters Easily Find and Use Pumpout Stations to Manage Sewage and Avoid Polluting Ocean
Boaters have two new tools that make managing boat sewage much more convenient and trackable. The Pumpout Nav, a free iOS and Android app, is designed for use while on-the-go and aboard the vessel. It helps boaters geo-locate sewage pumpout stations closest to their present location. The second tool, the Pumpout Report 2016, is a… Continue reading New Free App Helps Boaters Easily Find and Use Pumpout Stations to Manage Sewage and Avoid Polluting Ocean
Climate Change and Global Warming
One of three infographics created to teach kids about the effects of climate change.
Save Energy, Save LA
One of three infographics created to teach kids about about the world’s energy imbalance and conservation tips.