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Heal the Bay Marks One Year Since the Palisades Fire

One year after the Palisades Fire, Heal the Bay remains committed to protecting our coast and communities as we continue to study how wildfire debris, contaminants, and cleanup efforts affect coastal water quality, marine life, and public health. In this personal reflection, our CEO shares how the fire changed her relationship with the Pacific Palisades she calls home—and how that experience continues to drive our work.

What do we know now

What’s New:

  • What are Heal the Bay scientists actually finding in the water one year after the Palisades Fire? Our post-fire coastal sampling and testing continue, with support from our partners at UCLA. Learn more.
  • Decades of toxic DDT and “forever chemicals” still linger in Santa Monica Bay, putting subsistence and recreational anglers at risk. Sign the petition to urge OEHHA to take the necessary steps to keep our angler community safe.

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.

 

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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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