The Bay Foundation (TBF), in partnership with California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Friends of Ballona Wetlands (FBW), and community volunteers are conducting a project to remove invasive vegetation while broadening public involvement and stewardship at the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve (Reserve). This report serves as the second annual report of the “Ballona Wetlands… Continue reading Ballona Wetlands Restoration: Community Iceplant Removal Project, Year 2 Annual Report
Resource Type: Reports
Malibu Lagoon Restoration and Enhancement Project Comprehensive Monitoring Report (Year 5)
The Malibu Lagoon Restoration and Enhancement Project was complete on 31 March 2013. An evaluation of post-restoration conditions, through detailed physical, chemical, and biological monitoring components have resulted in several overarching trends. Find our more in this comprehensive report.
Los Angeles International Airport Coastal Dunes Improvement Project Ecological Monitoring Report 20 June 2018
In September 2012, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) of the City of Los Angeles applied for a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) through the California Coastal Commission (CCC) to implement the Coastal Dunes Improvement Project (CDIP). The CDP permitted restoration activities in the CDIP area of the northern LAX Dunes. This Ecological Monitoring Report includes documentation… Continue reading Los Angeles International Airport Coastal Dunes Improvement Project Ecological Monitoring Report 20 June 2018
Aerial Monitoring of Ocean Vessels in Southern California June 2018 – Annual Project Report
Objective long-term data on the type, extent, and location of boating and boat-based fishing directly support the success of marine spatial planning and resource management of coastal oceans. This project was initiated to generate an objective fishery-independent dataset to define the extent of boating activities in the state waters off the coast of mainland southern… Continue reading Aerial Monitoring of Ocean Vessels in Southern California June 2018 – Annual Project Report
State Coastal Conservancy Final Report: Southern California Kelp Forest Hydrodynamics Study
Final project deliverables and findings for the Southern California Kelp Forest Hydrodynamics Study.
Case Study: The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa
The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa is a café across the street from the famous Sony Studios that serves hot and cold coffees roasted in house, over 100 types of tea, bagels with cream cheese, and a selection of pastries. As a result of implementing ReThink Disposable’s recommendations, The Conservatory reduced their use of… Continue reading Case Study: The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa
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
Malibu Lagoon Restoration and Enhancement Project Comprehensive Monitoring Report (Year 4)
The Malibu Lagoon Restoration and Enhancement Project was completed on 31 March 2013. An evaluation of post-restoration conditions, through detailed physical, chemical, and biological monitoring components, has resulted in several overarching trends. Find out more in this comprehensive report.
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 at promoting 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.
Kelp Forest Restoration Annual Report July 2017 – June 2018 (Year 5) – Appendices
Appendices to Year 5 Annual Report including project maps, photos and additional data.