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Action Alert Update
Malibu Septics Ban Approved by Regional Water Board
Posted: November 6, 2009
On Nov. 5, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board voted 5-2 to approve a moratorium on septic systems in the Malibu civic center area. The moratorium bans any new septic system in the area and existing systems by 2015 for commercial properties and 2019 for residential properties. Although Heal the Bay was not in full agreement with the Regional Board, this decision marks a historic step forward in solving the chronic water quality problems in Malibu Creek and Lagoon and at iconic Surfrider Beach. The Regional Board has finally held Malibu accountable for water quality in the Malibu Lagoon and at Surfrider, which Heal the Bay has advocated for nearly two decades, as Surfrider Beach frequently receives “F” water quality grades on our Beach Report Card.
Final resolution and map (PDF)
Victory at Sea (Spouting Off blog)
Septic tanks on their way out in Malibu (L.A. Times)
Zuma Jay's righteous choice: clean water (L.A. Times)
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2009 Summer Beach Report Card Released – Water Quality Still On Rise Statewide
Posted: September 30, 2009
Marking an encouraging trend, California beachgoers basked in a third consecutive summer of excellent water quality, according to the 2009 End of Summer Beach Report Card®.
Full Report (PDF)
Press Release (PDF)
Online Beach Report Card |
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Coastal Cleanup Day 2009 – New Records Set!
Posted: September 19, 2009
Some 14,038 community members – an all-time high number -- scoured beaches, parks, alleys, creeks, highways and stormdrains on Saturday, September 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at 69 sites throughout the county. Volunteers removed a record-setting 300,413 pounds of debris and recyclables. This year’s haul marked a stunning 65% increase from last year’s total of 181,000 pounds. The increased total is due to more aggressive public works efforts coordinated in concert with Heal the Bay to clear bulky, heavy items from so-called “Code Red” sites. The inaugural program designated five sites in or near heavily urbanized, debris-choked waterways.
CCD 2009 Totals for Los Angeles County:
Volunteers: 14,038 (new record!)
Trash and recyclables: 300,413 lbs (new record!)
More:
Watch CBS2/KCAL9 TV Special (new window)
Press Release (PDF - new window)
CCD 2009 Photos (at Flickr – new window)
We're All Lifeguards (Volunteer blog - new window) |
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Alex von Furstenberg to Sponsor the Beach Report Card
Posted: September 10, 2009
Alex von Furstenberg, philanthropist and co-managing member and chief investment officer of Arrow Capital Management, LLC, is donating $150,000 to support Heal the Bay’s Beach Report Card over the next three years.
.gif) Press Release | News article |
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Key to the Sea Enrollment Now Open for the 2009-2010 School Year
Posted: June 2, 2009
Attention K-5 teachers! Registration is now open for Key to the Sea, 2009-2010. Be a part of our premiere environmental education program, which includes classroom curricula, materials, and a field trip to the beach. Learn more and register. |
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Action Alert
Support AB 68 - Help Fight Plastic Bag Pollution
Updated: May 1, 2009
Heal the Bay is sponsoring new legislation this year with State Assemblymember Julia Brownley to reduce plastic bag litter on our beaches and oceans. Send a letter of support today. With your help, California could be the first state in the country to adopt an aggressive policy to reduce plastic bag pollution. Take action now! |
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| In Loving Memory of Dorothy |
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Action Alert - FINAL Hearing 
