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L.A. County Takes a Major Leap in Protecting Water Quality
Posted: October 7, 2008
In what may mark its most environmentally progressive action taken to date, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has passed three far-reaching green development ordinances on October 7, 2008. Implementation should result in a significant reduction in peak storm flows and pollutant loads, augmentation of existing groundwater supplies and conservation of water and energy. More... |
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Gov. Vetoes Derelict Fishing Gear Bill SB 899 — A Troubling Disappointment
Posted: October 1, 2008
Citing costs and budget constraints, Governor Schwarzenegger kills SB 899, a collaboratively crafted, bipartisan bill that would have addressed CA ocean pollution caused by lost and abandoned fishing gear. Ironically, the veto follows the Governor's support of an ocean action plan that includes derelict fishing gear reduction components. The veto leaves California as the only Pacific coast state without some type of comprehensive derelict fishing gear program. More... |
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Action Alert
Beach Monitoring Funds Eliminated — Your Help is Needed Now!
Posted: September 30, 2008
Governor Schwarzenegger has cut all funding for coastal water monitoring programs through 2009. Please act now by sending a letter to the governor urging him to restore funding now to protect our health at California’s beaches. Take action... |
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Benefit Event
The James Coleman Gallery Art Exhibition for Heal the Bay
Posted: October 2, 2008
From Sep 27 – Oct 16, a contemporary abstract painter and a classical figurative sculptress, who also happen to be mother daughter, will show their work together at the Tides of Emotion exhibition at James Coleman Gallery in Santa Monica. 10% of artwork sale proceed benefit Heal the Bay. More... |
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Benefit Event
Monterey Wine and Jazz Event - Oct. 18th
Posted: October 2, 2008
Join us on October 18th at Café del Rey in Marina del Rey for the Monterey Wine and Jazz event sponsored by LearnAboutWine. Silent Auction proceeds to benefit Heal the Bay! More... |
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New Pollution Exhibit Debuts at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
Posted: October 1, 2008
Visitors to the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium can gain a better understanding of the connection between urban living and the ocean environment through the new Pollution Corner exhibit, which opened to the public on October 1, 2008. |
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Press Release
2008 End of Summer Beach Report Card — State Water Quality Excellent, But Gov. Axes Monitoring Funds
Posted: September 25, 2008
Today, Heal the Bay released its 2008 Summer Beach Report Card along with a new version of their popular online Beach Report Card. Overall, a second summer of drought and infrastructure enhancements have contributed to positive results statewide. But in a disturbing twist, ocean users are now facing increased health risks because of Gov. Schwarzenegger’s unilateral decision this week to eliminate all state funding for beach water quality monitoring. Monitoring in the state’s 15 coastal counties stands to be eliminated or severely curtailed because of the nearly $1 million cutback. Check back for more information on this latest development.
• Press Release (PDF)
• End of Summer Report (PDF)
• End of Summer Report (Online hyperlinked)
• Spouting Off Blog - Swim At Your Own Risk
• Beach Report Card (new version) |
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Press Release
Millionth Pound of Trash Collected on Coastal Cleanup Day
Posted: September 20, 2008
On September 20, 2008, over 12,000 Coastal Cleanup Day volunteers in Los Angeles County collected their cumulative 1 millionth pound of ocean-bound debris since 1990’s inaugural event. From 9am until 12noon, city crews, families, local businesses, faith-based organizations, schools and youth sports teams removed 181,000 pounds of debris and recyclables from L.A. County watersheds. Press release. |
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Press Release
State’s Marine Debris Report Sets Lofty Goals
Updated: July 29, 2008
In a report released July 29, 2008, by the state Ocean Protection Council, ambitious goals for eliminating plastic bags, polystyrene food packaging, cigarette butts and other items from local waters are outlined. Heal the Bay consulted extensively with authors of the report, and at the same time, has worked successfully over the past two years to help enact legislation that significantly curbs the amount of manmade debris entering our taxed seas. Heal the Bay will continue to turn the OPC plan into a reality that all Californians can be proud of.
• Heal the Bay Press Release (PDF)
• Spouting Off Blog Posting |
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Press Release
L.A. City Council OKs Ban on Single-Use Packaging
Posted: July 22, 2008
On Tuesday, July 22, the L.A. CIty Council unanimously approved staff recommendations to adopt a citywide policy that would forbid the use of plastic carryout bags at all supermarkets and retail establishments by 2010 unless the state has imposed a minimum 25-cent per-bag fee on their use. Councilmembers also endorsed a ban on Styrofoam® food service products from city events and facilities, most notably at the bustling LAX airport.
• Heal the Bay Press Release (PDF)
• L.A. Times Article
• Spouting Off Blog Posting |
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HTB President Mark Gold Launches New Blog
Posted: July 17, 2008
Heal the Bay's President, Mark Gold, D. Env., is now a blogger! Aptly titled "Spouting Off", the blog is in response to the ongoing frustration with staff reductions at local media outlets. This is Mark's platform to tell the local stories that simply won’t be covered by resource-strapped media. View blog... |
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