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The Fight Against Plastic Pollution Starts Where You Are

Plastic pollution can feel overwhelming, but real change starts with what we do every day.

Uncover the truth about plastic and take simple, powerful steps to reduce pollution and protect our waterways.

Watch Indisposable, A Plastics Webinar

Find Your Local Plastic Reduction Laws

What’s New:

  • This summer, know before you go! The Beach and River Report Cards reveal water quality grades and pollution trends at hundreds of beaches and freshwater sites across California. Explore Heal the Bay’s water quality resources.
  • Plastic Free July: Small Changes, Big Impact. Join Heal the Bay this Plastic Free July and take action for a plastic-free future. Sign up for Heal the Bay’s Blue Newsletter to receive plastic-free tips, policy updates, and advocacy opportunities this July and beyond.
  • July 18: Join Heal the Bay for a Nothin’ But Sand beach cleanup on Redondo Beach and help fight plastic pollution at the source.
  • July 19: Dive into community science at Heal the Bay’s Summer Tidepool BioBlitz at Point Dume Malibu. Document marine biodiversity with and support coastal science research with your observations.

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.

Dive In

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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