Countdown to Plastic Free July
The Fight Against Plastic Pollution Starts Where You Are
Plastic pollution can feel overwhelming, but real change starts with what we do every day.
Uncover the truth about plastic and take simple, powerful steps to reduce pollution and protect our waterways.
What’s New:
- This summer, know before you go! The Beach and River Report Cards reveal water quality grades and pollution trends at hundreds of beaches and freshwater sites across California. Explore Heal the Bay’s water quality resources.
- June 16 & 20: Join Heal the Bay’s community science program, MPA Watch! Volunteers will learn how to collect data to help regulate Marine Protected Areas. Learn more.
- June 20: Join Heal the Bay for a beach cleanup at Will Rogers State Beach! Celebrate Pride Month while helping remove trash and debris before it washes out to the ocean. Register here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Donate
Make a smart investment: a vibrant Bay and a healthier LA. You can donate with confidence because we spend every dollar wisely. Review our financials to learn more.
Heal the Bay’s annual Beach Report Card and River Report Card grade breakdown includes a full year of water quality data across California beaches and LA’s river recreation spots, so you can better understand the pollution trends shaping the places you swim, surf, and visit most.