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Beach Report Card and River Report Card Press Conference
May 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Ocean water advisories when it rains.
High bacteria levels at the Santa Monica Pier.
Persistent water quality issues in the heavily urbanized L.A. Basin.
At the same time, many beaches earned strong grades, and upstream freshwater sites in L.A. County performed consistently well.
Stepping back to see the full picture, 2025 revealed a complex water quality story, with strong results in some places and ongoing challenges in others.
So what was driving the trends in 2025? Tune in to find out!
Join Heal the Bay’s water quality scientists on Instagram on May 20, 2026, at 10 AM for the live release of the 36th annual Beach Report Card and 8th annual River Report Card.
This is a 12-month look at how the waters you care about are performing, and what we find has real implications for your health.
Tune in before Memorial Day weekend to know where it’s safe to swim and why.
📅 May 20, 2026 | 10 AM
📍 Live on Instagram only
Beach lovers, save the date, follow us on Instagram, or sign up for our Blue Newsletter to get the latest water quality updates.
Members of the press can contact our communications team to request the press kit and join the invitation list for the press conference.
For press inquiries, please contact: communications@healthebay.org
