Following the Food Scraps

Podcaster Alyssa B. interview TBF’s Community Engagement Coordinator Dalia Gonzalez as she investigates where all of LMU’s food waste ends up — and why its final destination is so important. This is On the Rails, the podcast that dives into the hidden processes and unknown individuals that keep our everyday lives running smoothly.

The Bay Foundation Adds a Marine Protected Areas Element to Boater Education

On July 8, The Bay Foundation announced the addition of a section on Marine Protected Areas to its current educational program, the foundation also announced the addition of education materials now available in both English and Spanish to increase accessibility. There are three additional tools that were added online to teach and engage boaters about… Continue reading The Bay Foundation Adds a Marine Protected Areas Element to Boater Education

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The Bay Foundation Enhances Boater Program with Vital Marine Protected Area Education

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The Bay Foundation’s (TBF) Boater Education and Outreach Program (BEP) is adding Marine Protected Area (MPA) education into its programming. The goal is to increase the knowledge of MPAs and compliance with associated regulations across Southern California’s growing and evolving recreational boating and angling communities, whose actions can easily impact the health of the ocean… Continue reading The Bay Foundation Enhances Boater Program with Vital Marine Protected Area Education

Georgia Tunioli: Table2Farm, Clean Boating, and Getting Involved

Georgia Tunioli is the Community Engagement Program Manager with The Bay Foundation. In this episode, host Caroline Cheng discusses the Table to Farm and Clean Boating programs, and they are educating and engaging the public in environmental work. Also available on Spotify, Audible, ListenNotes, RadioPublic.

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Pumpout Report 2020: 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, foating restrooms, and mobile pumpout services. This Pumpout Report highlights findings on… Continue reading Pumpout Report 2020: California Clean Vessel Act Pumpout Performance Report

Mobile App Helps Boaters Follow Puget Sound No Discharge Zone Rule

“Pumpout Nav” is a free, simple tool that helps boaters locate pumpout services and comply with the law. Boating season is right around the corner, and knowing where to pumpout is important for following the Puget Sound No Discharge Zone Rule. In August 2020, Washington Sea Grant, along with the Washington State Parks Clean Vessel… Continue reading Mobile App Helps Boaters Follow Puget Sound No Discharge Zone Rule

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Recycling Fishing Lines

When improperly disposed of or when a line breaks, fishing lines end up abandoned in our marine environment as marine debris and have many harmful consequences. Follow this guidebook to learn how to recycle fishing lines to protect wildlife and boats.