Our Mission:

Heal the Bay is an environmental nonprofit making LA’s coastal waters and watersheds, including Santa Monica Bay, safe, healthy and clean.

About Us:

In 1985, a group of concerned citizens assembled to force the Hyperion Treatment Plant near El Segundo to maintain proper sewage treatment. Spurred by concern for public safety, the health of the Santa Monica Bay, and a belief that proper sewage treatment would be overlooked without an organization to keep tabs on the progress, this group of local residents joined forces and Heal the Bay was born.

The new organization pledged to work closely with local, state and federal government, industry leaders and the public to educate and evolve their understanding of Southern California water quality and environmental responsibility. Through grassroots outreach, Heal the Bay began enrolling members soon after forming, and began to bring attention to the biggest source of beach pollution: the storm drain system.

When started, Heal the Bay consisted of only a handful of volunteers and no paid staff. Today there’s a volunteer membership of more than 25,000 and 50 Heal the Bay employees. While still integrally involved in pressuring government for water quality improvements, Heal the Bay has expanded its focus to include numerous research efforts, educational initiatives and community action programs.

For more than 30 years, Heal the Bay has made substantial progress in protecting California’s aquatic habitats, but there is still a lot of work to be done!

Non Profit

Consulting

Heal the Bay

Tracy Quinn P.E.

Safe Clean Water Program Coordinator

Emily Parker

Annelisa Moe

Stephanie Gebhardt Rath

Sheila C. McSherry

Nancy Cheng

Meredith McCarthy

melissa copper

Marslaidh Cora Ryan

Laura Rink

Kelly (Lieske) Kelly

Kayleigh Wade

Jenna Segal

Annie Lopez

The Programs and Outreach team at Heal the Bay is responsible for developing and implementing initiatives to engage the community in environmental conservation efforts. This team works to promote public awareness and involvement through educational programs, volunteer opportunities, and community events, ensuring that Southern Californians are informed and active participants in protecting their coastal waters and watersheds. They collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as industry leaders and the public, to advance their mission of maintaining safe, healthy, and clean aquatic environments.

Programs and Outreach

Programs and Outreach

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