What: The Safe Clean Water Program Watershed Coordinators are working to understand priorities and needs from local communities. Watershed Coordinators will use your feedback to inform decision-making around infrastructure projects.
Where: Central and South Santa Monica Bay watershed areas
How: Take part online
What: Heal the Bay relies on the generosity and commitment of its corporate and foundation supporters every day. Grants, sponsorships and partnerships make it possible for us to pursue our important mission of making California coastal waters and watersheds safe, healthy, and clean.
Where: Anywhere
When: Year-round
What: Attend one of our Volunteer Orientations to learn more about Heal the Bay, our current issues, and how you can get involved with our exciting Aquarium, Beach, Outreach, Community Science, and Youth volunteer programs
When: Volunteer Orientations are held on the 2nd Thursday of every other month, in person at Heal the Bay Aquarium from 6:30 PM- 8 PM
Find dates and register for our next Volunteer Orientation HERE!
What: Invite an environmental science speaker to give an interactive, fact-filled presentation virtually on the story of Southern California’s water system. Our talks include: Climate Reality, Know the Flow, Ocean Pollution, What Stormwater Can Do For Us, and History of DDT and Fish Contamination in Los Angeles
When: Year-round
Where: Anywhere in LA County
*Due to COVID-19 related school orders, we are offering presentations virtually. If you are a teacher or parent looking for educational content for children, check out our Knowledge Drops webinar archive.
What: Connect your school environmental club with Heal the Bay to earn service hours and special perks
Where: Any LA-area middle or high school with an existing environmental club
How: Register online
Commitment: Participate in a minimum of three Heal the Bay volunteer events per school year
About: Our Adopt-a-Beach program gives individuals and households the opportunity to learn and participate in the conservation of our natural and coastal resources.
What: Commit to showing some TLC to your favorite outdoor space and receive a virtual presentation from Heal the Bay’s Speakers Bureau before your first cleanup as well as educational resources.
Where: Choose your neighborhood, beach, park, creek, or trail near you in Los Angeles County, California. Get started by completing our online application.
Commitment: Complete three cleanups within a year and get an official Certificate of Completion.
What: Our monthly all-ages beach cleanup bonanza
When: 10am to Noon on the third Saturday of every month (except December)
Where: A different LA County beach each month
Note: Tickets are very limited for COVID-19 health and safety reasons and we announce the location only a few weeks in advance. Sold out or cancelled? Bookmark our Events calendar and sign up for our e-newsletter to be the first to know where we’ll be next. Learn more about Heal the Bay cleanups.
