| 2010: May 26 |
2010 Annual Beach Report Card Press Releases |
California – Statewide Overview
State’s Beach Water-Quality Grades on Rise — Led by L.A., dry-weather marks up 5% from last year in Heal the Bay report
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Bay Area – San Francisco
Bay Area Beaches Score Well in Water Quality — 85% get A’s in Heal the Bay report card, but bacterial hot spots still plague region
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Southern California – Los Angeles
L.A. Beach Water Quality Rises Sharply — Ventura, Orange counties also excel in Heal the Bay study for 2009-10
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Southern California – San Diego
S.D. Beaches Still Earn Top Water-Quality Marks — Dry-weather grades up steadily from 6-year average in annual Heal the Bay study
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| 2010: May 24 |
‘FREE LECTURE AT SANA MONICA PIER AQUARIUM ON WORLD OCEANS DAY– Journalist and environmental activist David Helvarg will be the guest lecturer June 8th at Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium discussing his latest book, “SAVED BY THE SEA: A Love Story with Fish.”
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| 2010: May 14 |
‘SUMMER PROGRAMS AT THE SANTA MONICA PIER AQUARIUM– Those lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer are the perfect time to rediscover what Santa Monica has to offer. When planning a day at the beach, be sure to visit Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium to learn about the local marine life of the Bay – and how to help protect this essential component of life in Santa Monica.
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| 2010: Apr 19 |
‘HEAL THE BAY TO HONOR NICOLAS CAGE AT MAY GALA Disney also among eco-honorees at 25th ‘Bring Back the Beach’ dinner–
Kicking off the celebration of its 25th anniversary, environmental group Heal the Bay today announced an eclectic group of green leaders to be honored at its Bring Back the Beach gala dinner on May 20.
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| 2010: Mar 26 |
‘EARTH WEEKEND CELEBRATION AT SANTA MONICA PIER AQUARIUM–
Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium is celebrating Earth Day the weekend of April 17 and 18th, with presentations and activities for all ages, and an offer of free admission to everyone who first cleans the beach.
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| 2010: Feb 02 |
‘FREE LECTURE ON THE GREAT PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH–
Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium is hosting a free lecture at 7:00 p.m. February 24th, entitled “Our Plastic Ocean: Exploring the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre.” Part of an on-going series, the lecture will be held at the marine science center, 1600 Ocean Front Walk, beneath the Santa Monica Pier.
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| 2010: Jan 25 |
‘WHALE OF A WEEKEND FEBRUARY 13 & 14 AT THE SANTA MONICA PIER AQUARIUM–
Valentine’s Day is coming up next month, and Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium will express its love of the Pacific gray whale by celebrating Whale of a Weekend, February 13th and 14th. Whale-related activities will be ongoing both days from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the marine science center, 1600 Ocean Front Walk, beach level here at the Pier.
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| 2009: Dec 29 |
‘UNDERWATER PARKS DAY AT THE SANTA MONICA PIER AQUARIUM–
Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium will celebrate the second annual Underwater Parks Day from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 16.
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| 2009: Dec 9 |
‘A DAY WITHOUT A BAG’ GREENS HOLIDAYS–
Major retailers, cities hand out free reusable bags at more than 50 L.A. locations on Dec. 17
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| 2009: Oct 20 |
‘KOOZA’ GALA TO FUND FIGHT FOR CLEAN WATER–
Celebs help raise $500,000 for Heal the Bay, ONE DROP at magical premiere
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| 2009: Oct 13 |
FIRST RAIN SWAMPS LOCAL OCEANS WITH POLLUTION –
Runoff from Southland’s massive summer wildfires poses additional hazard
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| 2009: Oct 8 |
CELEBRITY CAST RALLIES TO PROTECT OCEANS –
Pierce Brosnan leads PSA push to establish Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
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| 2009: Sep 30 |
BEACH WATER QUALITY STILL ON RISE STATEWIDE – Heal the Bay’s Summer Report Card yields high marks for 3rd straight year
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| 2009: Sep 19 |
L.A. VOLUNTEERS CLEAR RECORD 150 TONS OF DEBRIS – Heal the Bay mobilizes all-time number of Coastal Cleanup Day participants
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| 2009: Sep 10 |
VON FURSTENBERG TO SPONSOR BEACH REPORT CARDSM— Malibu philanthropist to support Heal the Bay water quality program for 3 years
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| 2009: May 20 |
2009 Annual Beach Report Card Press Releases |
California – Statewide Overview
State’s Beaches Earn High Water-quality Marks in 2008-09 — L.A. lags in annual Heal the Bay report; major counties cut testing, receive ‘incompletes’
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Bay Area – San Francisco
Bay Area Beaches Earn High Water-Quality Marks — Summer grades top Heal the Bay report, but some bacterial hot spots still plague region
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Southern California – Los Angeles
L.A. Beach Water Quality Remains Worst In State — Ventura, Orange counties top Heal the Bay study, but testing may be axed by state budget mess
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Southern California – San Diego
S.D. Beaches Earn High Water-Quality Marks In 2008-09 — Summer grades top Heal the Bay report, but testing cutbacks cloud year-round picture
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| 2009: Mar 2 |
After The Deluge: Santa Monica Pier Aquarium Swamped With Responses To The Octopus-Induced Flood
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| 2009: Feb 26 |
Octopus Floods Aquarium — The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium's gregarious and curious two-spotted octopus plays with tank filter resulting in the release of hundreds of gallons of seawater flooding the facility.
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| 2009: Jan 8 |
State Water Board Issues ‘License To Kill’ — Inaction allows millions of gallons of toxic wastewater to foul L.A since 2000
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| 2008: Dec 18 |
‘Day Without A Bag’ Greens Holidays — Major retailers, cities hand out free reusable bags at more than 75 L.A. locations on Dec. 18
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| 2008: Nov 20 |
Ocean Protecton Council Issues Action Plan State panel urges fee on plastic bags, bans on cigarettes and polystyrene
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| 2008: Oct 13 |
Heal the Bay Founder Dorothy Green Passes Away — Determined leader scored clean-water victories by inspiring collaboration, volunteerism
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| 2008: Sep 25 |
Beach Water Quality Nears Record Statewide — But Schwarzenegger unilaterally cuts all funding for coastal water monitoring
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| 2008: Sep 20 |
Heal the Bay Collects Millionth Pound Of Trash — 12,000 citizens mobilize at 71 L.A. sites for Coastal Cleanup Day
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| 2008: Aug 11 |
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium’s Ocean Appreciation Celebration August 23-24
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| 2008: July 25 |
State’s Marine Debris Report Sets Lofty Goals — Heal the Bay already driving implementation of OPC recommendations
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| 2008: July 22 |
L.A. City Council OKs Ban on Single-Use Packaging — Votes to support tough limits on Styrofoam and plastic shopping bags
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| 2008: Jun 27 |
California Fish Eaters At Greater Risk — State jeopardizes public health by relaxing weekly consumption limits
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| 2008: Jun 14 |
2,000 Citizens Mobilize To Clean Up L.A. River — Diverse community groups join forces to restore urban oasis, share cultures
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| 2008: May 30 |
Heal the Bay Cleans Up At ‘Beach’ Gala — Celebrities help raise more than $650,000 for fight to protect oceans.
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| 2008: May 25 |
Heal the Bay Rates State’s Best, Worst Beaches — Ocean water quality hits record high statewide in ‘08, but L.A. County still lags
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| 2008: May 13 |
Malibu Votes to Ban Plastic Bags — City council takes Southland’s most decisive step to protect environment
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| 2008: Apr 30 |
Earth Month Not Over For Heal the Bay — Record community outreach in April to fuel volunteer activism throughout the year
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| 2008: Apr 10 |
Calif. Poised To Enact Nation’s Toughest Bag Law — Heal the Bay, L.A County urge Assembly to impose fees on plastic bags statewide
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| 2008: Apr 8 |
Fred Segal Santa Monica Goes Green For Spring — Boutique retailers team with Heal the Bay for fun Heaven is Earth weekend
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| 2008: Mar 5 |
Eco-Warriors To Restore Malibu Creek Watershed — Volunteers sought for Heal the Bay’s Stream Team event on March 15
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| 2008: Mar 4 |
Southland Cities Face Stiff Beach Pollution Fines — Notices of violations sent to20 municipalities by regional water board
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| 2008: Feb 27 |
Santa Monica Moves To Ban Plastic Bags — Nation’s strongest ordinance would also impose fees on paper bags
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| 2008: Jan 22 |
L.A. Sets Bad Precedent With Plastic Bag Law — Split 3-2, Board of Supervisors caves to industry lobby and enacts weakened measure
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| 2007: Dec 11 |
‘Day Without a Bag’ To Green Holidays L.A. — Retailers, cities link to send gift to environment via reusable bag promotion.
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| 2007: Dec 7 |
State To Create Marine Protected Areas In So. California — Fish and Game Commission announces process to establish safe havens in 2008.
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| 2007: Oct 15 |
Schwarzenegger Takes Aim At Deadly Nurdles — Signs AB 258, first in a flotilla of Heal the Bay-backed bills to curb plastic marine debris.
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| 2007: Sep 27 |
Beach Water Quality On Upswing Statewide — Heal the Bay’s End of Summer Report Card Rates Best and Worst Beaches
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| 2007: Sep 21 |
First Rain Swamps Southland Seas With Pollution — Beachgoers warned that storm drain system carries debris, pathogens and toxins
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| 2007: Sep 15 |
Heal the Bay Volunteers Clear 40 Tons Of Marine Debris — Bridal gown, handgun and safe among the trash found at L.A’s Coastal Cleanup Day |
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| 2007: Sep 12 |
700 Kids Hit Beach For Hands-On Pollution Education — Heal the Bay’s Education Day at S.M. Pier Kicks Off State’s Coastal Cleanup Weekend |
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| 2007: Sep 12 |
Heal the Bay Mobilizes Coastal Cleanup Day In L.A. — 10,000 Volunteers To Clear Marine-Bound Debris, Get Training In Everyday Stewardship
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| 2007: Sep 10 |
Calif. Legislature Acts To Protect Marine Life — Passes AB 258, a Heal the Bay-backed bill to stop plastic “nurdles” from fouling waterways
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| 2007: May 24 |
Heal the Bay’s 16th Annual “Bring Back The Beach” Dinner Honors Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger — Grammy® Award Winner Brian Wilson Performs; Event Raises $700,000
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| 2007: May 23 |
Heal the Bay Announces Beach Report Card With Grades For California’s Best And Worst Beaches
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| 2007: May 15 |
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium Hosts USC Guest Lecturer on Marine Life Poisonings
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| 2007: Apr 20 |
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium Celebrates Earth Day all Weekend
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| 2007: Apr 10 |
Environmental Coalition Sponsors Pacific Protection Initiative.
Legislation Seeks to Preserve California’s $46 Billion a Year “Ocean Economy”
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| 2007: Feb 9 |
California ocean protection council cracks down on plastic trash at beaches — Adopts Tough Resolutions Put Forth by Heal the Bay
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| 2007: Jan 24 |
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium Celebrates Whale Migration
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| 2006: Dec 5 |
Santa Monica To Vote On Banning Non-Recyclable Plastic Food Containers — City Council Takes Up Issue Opposed by the Plastics Industry; Heal the Bay Urges Even Tougher Restrictions
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| 2006: Nov 15 |
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium Gets a New Roof: Celebrates with Reopening November 18
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| 2006: Oct 24 |
Heal the Bay’s End Of Summer Beach Report Card Grades California’s Best and Worst Beaches — Local Results were Extremely Surprising
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| 2006: Oct 19 |
Battle Against the New Zealand Mudsnail Intensifies — Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission, Heal the Bay and UCLA Release Study; Unveil Action Plan to Combat Invasive Pest
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| 2006: Oct 11 |
High School Students Become Environmental Stewards With
Heal the Bay’s Streamline Program —
Fremont High School Students Learn Through Service Friday at Compton Creek
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| 2006: Sep 16 |
Heal the Bay Targets Nearly 60 LA County Sites During Annual Coastal Cleanup Day —
9,605 People Collect 66,014 Pounds of Trash in Three Hours
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| 2006: Sep 15 |
LA Water Board Votes in Favor of Water Pollution Limits that Would Protect Millions of Beach-goers in Santa Monica Bay
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| 2006: Sep 12 |
Students Clean Up and Learn At
Heal the Bay’s Coastal Cleanup Education Day — Friday Event on the Sand Kicks Off Coastal Cleanup Weekend
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| 2006: Sep 8 |
More Than 33% of Santa Monica Bay Beaches Tested Have Violated the Federal Clean Water Act Since July 15;
LA Water Board to Act on Enforcement of Water Quality Standards Next Week
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| 2006: Sep 7 |
Heal the Bay to Target Nearly 60 Local Sites During Annual Coastal Cleanup Day —
Largest Volunteer Day on the Planet is Sept. 16
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| 2006: Sep 1 |
Labor Day Holiday Beachgoers Face Health Risk at Dirty Beaches
In Santa Monica Bay
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| 2006: Aug 25 |
Nearly One-Third of Santa Monica Bay Beaches Tested Have Violated the Federal Clean Water Act Since July 15
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| 2006: Aug 18 |
Redondo Beach Pier, Santa Monica Pier and Dockweiler Beach Violate the Federal Clean Water Act for Fifth Consecutive Week
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| 2006: Aug 16 |
Heal the Bay Supports Proposition 84 |
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| 2006: Aug 15 |
Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium to Close In
September and October for Roof Renovation
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| 2006: Aug 14 |
Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium Awarded Prestigious Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services
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| 2006: Aug 11 |
More Than 25% of Santa Monica Bay Beaches Have Violated the Federal Clean Water Act in the Last 30 Days
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| 2006: Aug 4 |
Seven Santa Monica Bay Beaches Violate the Federal Clean Water Act; Heal the Bay Urges Posting of Warning Signs
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| 2006: Jul 28 |
Ten Santa Monica Bay Beaches Violate the Federal Clean Water Act; Heal the Bay Urges Posting of Warning Signs
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| 2006: Jul 21 |
Heal the Bay Releases List of Santa Monica Bay Beaches Violating the Federal Clean Water Act; Urges Posting Of Warning Signs
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| 2006: Jul 12 |
LA Water Board Willfully Misses Deadline that Would Protect Millions of Beach-goers
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| 2006: Jul 6 |
Heal the Bay’s Nick Fash Takes Part In Earthwatch Institute’s Coral Reef Research.
Local Educator to Join Research Expedition in Belize.
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| 2006: Jun 2 |
Celebrities, Sports Stars Join Heal the Bay at
Annual “Bring Back The Beach” Dinner
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| 2006: May 26 |
Heal the Bay Celebrates the Beach at
Annual “Bring Back the Beach” Dinner
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| 2006: May 24 |
Heal the Bay’s Beach Report Card
Grades California’s Best and Worst Beaches. Los Angeles County Has Top Five Most Polluted Beaches In California
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| 2006: May 15 |
Where Are This Year’s “Beach Bummers?”
Heal The Bay Presents 16th Annual Beach Report Card
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| 2006: May 2 |
April Brings Cleaner Coastlines to Southern California:
Heal the Bay’s Environmentally-Focused Activities
Highlight Earth Month
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| 2006: Apr 30 |
“Commotion In The Ocean” —
Celebrate Our Connection To The Ocean At Heal The Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
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| 2006: Apr 29 |
Clean A Creek For Earth Month — Heal the Bay’s Earth Month Cleanups Conclude in Malibu Creek State Park |
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| 2006:
Apr 22 |
Celebrate Earth Day With Heal the Bay — Give Back To The Environment By Cleaning Up Compton Creek |
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| 2006:
Apr 15 |
Heal the Bay’s Earth Month Kicks Off In Playa del Rey |
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| 2006:
Apr 1 |
Celebrate Earth Month With Heal the Bay |
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| 2005:
Oct 26 |
Heal the Bay Declares Worst Water Quality In Years For Los Angeles County |
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| 2005:
Sep 26 |
Heal The Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium Opens Microscope Lab |
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| 2005:
Sep 20 |
Nick Carter Caters To Coastal Cleanup |
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| 2005:
Sep 17 |
21st Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day |
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