Making Waves of Change

The average person will unknowingly consume more than 40 pounds of plastic in their lifetime.

That’s why Heal the Bay is taking historic legal action to stop plastic pollution at its source. Join us and hold Big Plastic’s feet to the fire.

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Support The Battle 

What’s New:

  • January 11 & 12: Families affected by the recent Los Angeles County fires are invited to Heal the Bay Aquarium for a free weekend science camp. Learn more and register.
  • January 18: New Year, Fresh Beach! Join us for our January Nothin But Sand Beach Clean up @ Venice Beach Pier
  • January 25: Participate in cutting-edge marine science at our eDNA sampling event
  • BIG WINS for the Ocean in 2024: Check Out Our Year End Highlights

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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