Between October 2020 and February 2021 the California Boating Clean and Green Program (BCGP), San Francisco Estuary Partnership (SFEP), and TBF (project partners) implemented the statewide Boater Sewage Disposal Survey (survey). The survey aimed to collect information on California boaters’ sewage disposal norms and preferences. Project partners sought to find out how boaters currently dispose… Continue reading Boater Sewage Disposal Survey Report
Topic Category: Engaging Communities
Malibu Living Shoreline Project Year 1 Annual Report
This report summarizes activities and scientific monitoring results for the Malibu Living Shoreline Project from December 2020 through December 2021. The restoration was implemented from 14 December 2020 to 12 February 2021, including the installation of sand fencing and biomimicry stakes to build dune topography, installation of symbolic post and rope fencing to limit beach… Continue reading Malibu Living Shoreline Project Year 1 Annual Report
Pumpout and Dump Station Report 2021: California Clean Vessel Act Pumpout and Dump Station 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, floating restrooms, and mobile pumpout services. This Pumpout and Dump Station Report… Continue reading Pumpout and Dump Station Report 2021: California Clean Vessel Act Pumpout and Dump Station Performance Report
Restoring Malibu Beaches, One Volunteer at a Time
To close out Earth Day celebrations, around 50 volunteers, some from Malibu Middle and High schools, volunteered on Saturday, April 30, for a Malibu Living Shoreline Project (MLSP) organized by the Bay Foundation Dume Restoration, which aims to restore approximately three acres of sandy beach and dune habitat at Zuma Beach and Point Dume Beach.
In Depth: The history of the LAX dunes
Fox11’s Hal Eisner goes in-depth on the history and importance of the LAX Dunes and its 900+ species of animals and plants, with TBF’s Chris Enyart and LAWA reps including Nancy Price, environmental specialist from LAWA, Amanda Amaral, LAWA Environmental Supervisor, & Tina Backstrom, LAWA Sustainability Director.
The Changing Tide – Spring 2022
News and updates about the environmental impacts of boat sewage, LA yacht clubs reducing waste, must-do’s for mindfully spring cleaning your boat, and more!
Community Urged to Help with Manhattan Beach Dune Restoration Project
There’s still time to pitch in on the Manhattan Beach Dune Restoration Project. The restoration project kicked off in January in Manhattan Beach and several other local beaches with an aim to revive a robust native habitat and set a path for the future as seas threaten to wash away one of Southern California’s most… Continue reading Community Urged to Help with Manhattan Beach Dune Restoration Project
The 2021 California Boater Kit Feedback Report
The California Boating Clean and Green Program (BCGP) is a statewide program whose main objectives are to educate boaters about clean and safe boating practices and to provide technical assistance to marinas and local governments to increase the availability of environmental services for boaters. The program is jointly implemented by the California State Parks and… Continue reading The 2021 California Boater Kit Feedback Report
Environmentalists Look to Dunes as Oceans Rise
Across the globe, one major threat is the rising ocean. If greenhouse gas emissions are not curbed, global sea levels could rise by 1.5 feet. There has already been a significant erosion in certain areas along the California coastline. To combat some of the erosion already occurring and ideally prevent further erosion in the future, environmentalists… Continue reading Environmentalists Look to Dunes as Oceans Rise
Inglewood School Community Garden Provides Food Forest, Environmental Benefits for Community
The Environmental Charter Middle School Inglewood (ECMSI) Community Garden, located just outside of ECMSI’s campus on West 115th Street, Inglewood, CA, is a year old and thriving. Established in partnership with The Bay Foundation (TBF) in 2020 with U.S. EPA Environmental Justice Small Grants Program funds, a previously barren parkway is now a food forest… Continue reading Inglewood School Community Garden Provides Food Forest, Environmental Benefits for Community