Heal the Bay - Ocean & Watershed Protection in Los Angeles County

Thanks for supporting Coastal Cleanup Day

On Saturday, September 17, 2022, 4,583 Heal the Bay volunteers gathered across LA County to remove 11,298 pounds of trash and 313 pounds of recyclables from our watersheds, neighborhoods, and coastline. Head over to our new Twitch.tv channel to see Santa Monica Beach cleanup highlights and watch our official Coastal Cleanup Day Los Angeles wrap show, Trash Talk LIVE.

What’s New:

Heal the Bay’s Policy Team calls for greater accountability in the cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Lab.
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MPA Watch Intern Jasmine reflects on the need for peer-reviewed science to address barriers to beach access.
Check out the story behind this A+ California Beach.
We’re hiring! Check out our new openings.

Our Impact

Beach and neighborhood cleanups are just the beginning. Heal the Bay staff work to mobilize LA’s diverse communities to protect our coastline, restore our waterways, and speak out for clean water policy across our watersheds.

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Get Involved

Ripples become waves. When you volunteer with us, your generous time supports ocean and freshwater areas in LA County ensuring they are safe, optimizes how we manage our local water supply, and takes action for equitable access to clean water and green space.

Take Part

Visit Our Aquarium

Steps from the ocean, an underwater wonderland awaits. Our kid-friendly Heal the Bay Aquarium at the Santa Monica Pier features 100+ species of marine life that live right offshore.

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Summit to Sea

When we “Heal the Bay” we start farther inland than you might think. Take an interactive trip with us as we follow water’s journey from the Sierras to the Santa Monica Bay.

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Donate

Make a smart investment: a vibrant Bay and a healthier LA. You can donate with confidence because we spend every dollar wisely. Review our financials to learn more.

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