Heal the Bay

On the one-year anniversary of the Palisades Fire, our CEO Tracy Quinn reflects on her experience being displaced by the fires, how Heal the Bay and our partners mobilized in response, and the action needed to prepare for what’s next. Read more: healthebay.org/coming-home-ch…

Decades of toxic DDT and “forever chemicals” still linger in Santa Monica Bay, putting subsistence and recreational anglers at risk. Sign the petition to urge OEHHA to take the necessary steps to keep our angler community safe. 👉Learn more at healthebay.org/protect-anglers

Today is #GivingTuesday 💙 We have midnight tonight to meet our goal. Donate now to 2X your impact: healthebay.org/gt25

Our CEO, Tracy Quinn, wrote a special message about what your impact means to us and to our coast. 👉 Read her full letter at healthebay.org/thank-you-2025

The science, education, and advocacy that keep LA’s coastline safe and clean are becoming endangered. Thanks to Summer Fridays, every donation is matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000 through Dec 2 AT MIDNIGHT! Protect What’s Endangered: healthebay.org/giving-tuesday…

⚠️ Nothin’ But Sand Canceled Due to Flood Advisory Due to the moderate risk of excessive rainfall and the flood advisory issued for Los Angeles County, we are canceling tomorrow’s Nothin’ But Sand cleanup.

Mark your calendar and tune in! Can't wait @MMCCLA

Plastic pollution is a global crisis. Sign up for the livestream of TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch, where experts will answer, ‘How do we solve plastic pollution by 2040?’ Register today: bit.ly/TEDxLivestream #PlasticPollutes @PlasticPollutes

🌎 Ready to understand climate change? Join us for a FREE, award-winning, hands-on workshop that makes the science of climate change clear, engaging, and empowering - all in just three hours. Register now: donate.healthebay.org/event/climate-…

Register now 🤫 donate.healthebay.org/event/nothin-b…

👻Something TERRIFYING is lurking in Santa Monica Bay! Join us this Saturday, October 18, to fight plastic pollution at our Halloween Nothin’ But Sand Beach Cleanup at Venice Beach Pier (Southside). Register: donate.healthebay.org/event/nothin-b…

See you tomorrow! 🌊 @BraidTheory

Heal the Bay will be at IGNITE22, hosted by @braidtheory to bring together innovators shaping the 22nd century, live at @AltaSeaOrg on October 7th. More at braidtheory.com/ignite22 #Ignite22 #blueeconomy

See you this Saturday for our biggest day of environmental impact! Explore 70 unique sites in LA County and register at healthebay.org/ccd

🚨Heal the Bay’s 35th Annual Beach Report Card and 7th Annual River Report Card are here! Dive into bacteria pollution trends at 700+ beaches along the Pacific Coast and 35 freshwater sites in Los Angeles: healthebay.org/report-card-20…

🌊Join us on Saturday, September 20th, from 9 AM to 12 PM for California’s biggest volunteer event to protect our coast and waterways. 🪣✨ Choose from 70 sites + register today! healthebay.org/ccd

🔬 Curious about the science behind the grades or want to understand annual trends? Stay tuned for Heal the Bay’s annual Beach and River Reports Cards, where we’ll share how these grades are trending over time and what it means for you and the health of our waters. Coming Soon!

Headed to the beach or river this Labor Day weekend? Check bacteria water quality at hundreds of beach and freshwater sites with 🏖️Beach Report Card (beachreportcard.org) 🚣River Report Card (healthebay.org/riverreportcard)

A new round of TICKETS and TABLES just dropped — grab yours now and glow for a cause! Healthebay.org/gala

Join us on the sand for Heal the Bay’s 40th Anniversary Gala: the Bioluminescent Glow Ball. Enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner, and glowing celebration at the iconic Jonathan Club in Santa Monica.