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

CELEBRATING COASTAL CLEANUP DAY SUCCESS FROM SUMMIT TO SEA

We did it! Coastal Cleanup Day was a success from Summit to Sea. Thank you to all who joined our Los Angeles County Coastal Cleanups.

On Saturday September 23, 2023, more than 7,200 Heal the Bay volunteers removed over 15,000 lbs. of trash and 404 lbs. of recycling from 95 miles of beach, river, underwater, and trail cleanup sites! Check out our 2023 CCD Wrap-Up Blog for a detailed break-down by the numbers of our County wide and State-wide impact.

Visit healthebay.org/CCD to continue celebrating Coastal Cleanup Day with our 2023 Summit to Sea playlist, 2023 CCD Poster, amplify the environmental impact with our Social Media Kit, and get the latest updates on how many pounds of trash were removed from the watershed as cleanup sites continue to report their trash hauls 🪣

What’s New:

Is your little fish ready to go “Back to School”? SHOP Heal the Bay for eco-friendly back to school gear.
💪Join our next VOLUNTEER Orientation and make your impact with Heal the Bay.
💧THE RIVER REPORT CARD is LIVE! See if your favorite freshwater swimming holes made the best or worst lists for their water quality!
Marine Protected Areas are working and bringing biodiversity back to our coastal waters.
🌈Nature is Queer and Pride is all Year! Support Queer Ecology Education with our Limited-Edition PRIDE Hats.
Download Beach Report Card App and know which beaches are safe to swim this summer.
Sign up for our next Nothin’ But Sand Beach Cleanup

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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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.

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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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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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