The Must-Have ‘Southern California Boater’s Guide is Newly Updated (available online and in print)
May 14, 2019
The Bay Foundation has released the latest version of its popular Southern California Boater’s Guide (Guide). The Guide—described as ‘inspirational and informative’ by the boating community—provides comprehensive information for those embarking on a Southern California nautical cruising adventure. It includes harbors from Santa Barbara through San Diego counties along with updated details on each harbor’s unique features such as emergency contact numbers, entrance obstacles, guest slips and pricing, waste disposal and fueling facilities, recreation and tourism opportunities, and pollution prevention resources. The latest version—print last updated in 2012, online in 2017—is also more user-friendly, and includes new information on the Pumpout Nav app and the new California Boater Card. …READ MORE
Free Workshops: Dockwalkers Help Boaters Become Eco-Stewards
February 14, 2019
Southern California is home to approximately 293,000 registered vessels, providing a significant opportunity to positively impact the ocean by teaching boaters to be eco-stewards. Dockwalkers literally walk the docks, bringing clean boating tips and resources to their local boating community, and the annual statewide Dockwalker training program is offering four free Southern California workshops March through May. The free public workshops are provided by The Bay Foundation (TBF), California Coastal Commission, and California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways’ Boating Clean and Green Program.
Dockwalking has proved to be a powerful way to interact with boaters to keep California’s marinas, waterways, and the ocean clean….[dockwalker Christine Pernin says] “It’s fun and it’s important.” …READ MORE
New Disposable Foodware Source Reduction Project Helps LA Restaurants Reduce Waste and Cut Costs
January 30, 2019
Through a one-year pilot funded by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Trash Free Waters program, ReThink Disposable has partnered and trained The Bay Foundation (TBF) to help Los Angeles food businesses reduce disposable serviceware. This reduction of single-use disposable items – such as spoons, forks, cups, etc. – reduces landfill, street and waterway pollution and delivers considerable cost savings to the restaurants themselves. The Bay Foundation is proud to announce its first four ReThink Disposable Certified restaurants: The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa; Scoops Chinatown; Gus’ Tacos Mexican Grill; and Palette Food and Juice. …READ MORE
Join TBF Volunteer Events to Protect Wildlife and Our Coastal Economy (Sept. 15-22 – CCD, NEW)
August 23, 2018
The Bay Foundation 5-Year Report on LAX Dunes 6-Acre Restoration Area Suggests a Healthy Dune Habitat
July 17, 2018
New Marine Sanitation Device and Y-Valve Video for Boaters Increase (Online) Tools to Help Water Quality
June 14, 2018
Discounted Mobile Pumpout Service for Boaters through Aug. 31, Reduces Ocean Bacteria, Properly Disposes of Sewage Waste
May 23, 2018
Free SoCal Workshops Train Volunteer Dockwalkers to Help Boaters Recreate Safely, Cleanly
March 12, 2018
The Bay Foundation Expands Its Role at the LAX Dunes
March 1, 2018
David McCarthy Named to The Bay Foundation Board of Directors
December 8, 2017
Coastal Research Institute Launches Today as a Partnership between The Bay Foundation and Loyola Marymount University
November 9, 2017
TBF’s 13th Coastal Cleanup Day Event (Sept. 16) Will Clear Invasive Species, aka ‘Trash of the Plant World’; Two Events Bookend ‘National Estuaries Week’
September 6, 2017
TBF’s 3rd Annual Coastal Connections Event Celebrates Beaches & Bay at Pacific Park, Sept. 28, 2017
August 29, 2017
Tyler Rasmussen Named to The Bay Foundation Board of Directors
June 22, 2017
Free Mobile Pumpout Service for Boaters through Aug. 31 Reduces Ocean Bacteria, Properly Disposes of Sewage Waste
June 1, 2017
New Free App Helps Boaters Easily Find and Use Pumpout Stations to Manage Sewage, and Avoid Polluting Ocean
May 25, 2017
The Bay Foundation Offers 6th-8th Graders, Teachers Fun & FREE Tools to Check and Change Conservation Habits
May 18, 2017
The Bay Foundation Offers Volunteers, Donors Variety of Events in Honor of Earth Month
April 4, 2017
TBF to Work with Restaurants, Compost Hubs, Community to Address Methane through Table-to-Farm Composting for Clean Air
December 15, 2016
TBF and the City of Santa Monica Partner on a Beach Restoration Pilot Project for the Future of our Beaches
December 1, 2016
TBF’s ‘Clean Bay Certified’ Program Includes Over 400 Restaurants in Santa Monica Bay Cities; Four New Cities Sign On
September 15, 2016
TBF’s 12th Coastal Cleanup Day Event (Sept. 17) Will Clean ‘Trash’ of the Plant World…Invasive Species; Event Coincides with ‘National Estuaries Week’ Kickoff
August 30, 2016
TBF’s 2nd Annual Coastal Connections Event Celebrates the Coast at Pacific Park, Sept. 22, 2016; Tickets On-Sale
August 23, 2016
Free Mobile Pumpout Service for Boaters through August 31, Reduces Ocean Bacteria, Properly Disposes of Sewage Waste
June 21, 2016
Free Workshops Train SoCal Volunteer Dockwalkers to Guide Boaters in Boating Clean n’ Green
March 17, 2016
Coastal Commission Approves Permit for Community Iceplant Removal Project on Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve; Ballona Wetlands 5-Year Monitoring Report Confirms Need for Restoration
March 11, 2016
Laura Doss-Hertz Named to The Bay Foundation Board of Directors; Fran Diamond Reappointed
January 21, 2016
STATE OF THE BAY 2015 Five-Year Report Assesses Santa Monica Bay Habitat Improvements, Identifies Priority Areas for Restoration Work
January 7, 2016
Oceanside Gets State-of-the-Art Bilge Pumpout for Boaters; Ribbon-Cutting Oceanside Harbor Dec. 11th
November 17, 2015
Kate Vernez Named to The Bay Foundation Board of Directors
August 18, 2015
STATE OF THE BAY Conference on Sept. 9th Focuses on Water and Five-Year Progress on Restoring, Protecting Santa Monica Bay; California Natural Resources Agency Secretary John Laird to Keynote
August 13, 2015
The Bay Foundation’s New Grants Will Inform Climate Change Planning & Strategies for Santa Monica Bay
August 6, 2015
The Bay Foundation Helps Out on Phase 1 of Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing for Mountain Lions to Cross Freeways Safely
July 1, 2015
Comprehensive, Post-Restoration Monitoring Report of Malibu Lagoon Indicates Success Towards Project Goals
June 10, 2015
FREE Honey Pot Day Program Helps Boaters Properly Dispose of Sewage, Reduce Ocean Bacteria & Directly Affect Water Quality (Free service until 8/31)
May 19, 2015
The Bay Foundation to Present on Local Urban Ecology, Coastal Resilience Topics at Southern California Academy of Sciences (SCAS) Annual Meeting at LMU; SCAS Taps TBF for 2nd Board Member in 2 Years
May 5, 2015
The Bay Foundation Offers New Pollution Prevention Services for Boaters in So. California as Boating Season Launches
April 17, 2015
The Bay Foundation and LADWP’s Humorous Drought-Related Water Conservation Videos Hit Home with Public
April 14, 2015
SoCal Free Workshops Train Volunteer ‘Dockwalkers’ to Guide Boaters How to Keep Ocean and Waterways Clean
February 24, 2015
The Bay Foundation and LADWP Launch Energy and Water Conservation Program to Engage Public
January 21, 2015
First Year of Kelp Forest Restoration Off SoCal Coast Shows Successful Return of Kelp & Marine Life
November 19, 2014
Center for Santa Monica Bay Studies Launches Urban Coast Website Today
October 16, 2014
The Bay Foundation Conducts Comprehensive Study of Vegetation Distribution in Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve for Draft Environmental Report
October 15, 2014
The Bay Foundation Highlights Volunteer Opportunities, Program Details and Research on New Website
September 26, 2014
Sept. 20-27: Calling All Santa Monica Bay Residents & Recreators to #ToastTheCoast for ‘National Estuaries Week’
September 11, 2014
The Bay Foundation Hits the 10,000 Volunteer Hour Mark, Helps Transform Students into Active Scientists
September 4, 2014
TBF Hosts 10th Annual KAYAK and SUP Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 20 in MDR; Coincides with ‘National Estuaries Week’ Kickoff
August 25, 2014
Honey Pot Day 3-mo. Program Offers Free Mobile Sewage Pumpout Services for Boaters
June 17, 2014
The Bay Foundation Names Tom Ford as New Executive Director
June 10, 2014
First Steelhead Trout in Decades Spotted at Malibu Lagoon
May 27, 2014
TBF’s Victoria Ippolito Speaks at TEDxLSU on the Importance of Creating Oyster Hatcheries
May 15, 2014
Urban Wetlands Conservationist, Mark Abramson, Honored with National Wetlands Award
April 30, 2014
Southern California Boater’s Guide now available as an iPad App and Interactive E-Book
March 20, 2014
Annual Urban Coastal Research Symposium March 12 to Discuss Social & Economic Benefits of Coastal Resilience
February 13, 2013
“25 Days to Love the Bay”: Video-a-Day Shares Santa Monica Bay Stories from Surfers, an Architect, an Aquarium Director, Kids, Models & More
December 3, 2013
SMBRF 25th Anniversary Gala Debuts New Name & Logo: THE BAY FOUNDATION; Over 200 Attend to Celebrate the Foundation, Honorees, the Santa Monica Bay, and Call to Action
October 22, 2013
SMBRF 25thAnniversary Gala on Oct. 17 to Highlight Stories of the Bay, Local Sustainable Seafood; Honorees include Mel Levine, David Nahai, Sen. Fran Pavley
October 10, 2013
Thousands to Toast the Coast Nationwide Sept. 28
September 23, 2013
SMBRF Hosts Only KAYAK Coastal Cleanup Day Event on Sept. 21 in Marina del Rey
August 29, 2013
SMBRC Hosts GOOD Exchange Global Citizenship Project Fellows at Malibu Lagoon
August 22, 2013
SMBRC and City of Malibu Congratulate Clean Bay Restaurants at City Council Meeting
August 13, 2013
Click here for the Clean Bay Eats project page.
Kelp Forest Restoration Off Southern California Coast to Serve as International Model
July 23, 2013
Click here for the project page.
Hundreds of Certified ‘Clean Bay Restaurants’ across Los Angeles Coastal Cities Address Stormwater Pollution
July 10, 2013
Click here for the project page.
SMBRC and Culver City Win LA County Green Leadership Award for Rain Barrel Program
April 24, 2013
Honey Pot Unlimited 3-mo. Pilot Program Offers FREE Mobile Sewage Pumpout Services Exclusively for Del Rey Yacht Club Members; Program Hopes to Encourage Longterm Commitment
March 1, 2013
SMBRC Executive Director Named Chair of National Estuary Programs
February 21, 2013
Newly Certified Clean Bay Restaurants in Redondo Beach
January 18, 2013
Laurie Newman Named President of the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation
December 7, 2012