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And the worse part about it was thinking of all the trash that I didn’t see, that ended up tossed around in the heavy surf and pulled out to sea, only to wash up on distant shores - if it wasn’t first mistaken for food by some unfortunate marine creature. No bucket or trash bag could clean up the mess that was before me.
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It was a saddening and somber sight, to say the least.
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I ventured out to the Pico/Kenter stormdrain and saw runoff flowing fast out onto the Santa Monica beach, carrying along with it strong smells reminiscent of motor oil and gasoline, hundreds of plastic cups, chip bags, soda cans, an unusually high number of tennis balls, plastic bags (some full of pet waste), bits of Styrofoam, bottle caps, and more urban detritus. What I found was quite shocking - this being my first time witnessing what Heal the Bay calls “First Flush,” or the first significant rainfall of the year. This morning, after listening to the rain fall on my roof all night and waking up to soggy streets, I put on my raincoat and trekked out to see what the stormdrains were pumping out onto the beaches. Want to see your name here? You and/or your company can also help support Heal the Bay’s work to keep our local waters healthy and clean. And, all through October, Casmaine Boutique (2914 Main Street in Santa Monica) will support Heal the Bay with every purchase of women’s clothes, jewelry or home décor. It’s not too late! Order a tank or tee-shirt from Honu Yoga and they’ll donate 20% to Heal the Bay! Namaste.
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Whatever amount you choose to pay will go directly to Heal the Bay. Thank you, Ford! Get your next oil change through this program at one of four local dealerships (it doesn’t matter what make of car you drive) and name your price. Protect your car and the ocean with the Ford Motor Company’s Community Changes program. Last Saturday, employees from Feit Electric (pictured, right) did their part, by cleaning the beach in Hermosa and helping us defend our Bay from pollution! Thank you, Feit! We wish the Riding Currents team a bon voyage as they head south on their expedition along the California Coast, collecting water samples for us along the way! We’re grateful for the help gathering data for our water quality monitoring. We appreciate their help in sustaining this valuable public health tool. If you check our Beach Report Card before you swim or surf, then you’ve benefited from their support. We’d like to take the time to thank the Grousbeck Family Foundation.
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to help feed our sea stars, then head upstairs to Rusty’s Surf Ranch on the Pier where kids eat FREE with proof of Aquarium entry! One child’s meal is free with the purchase of an adult entree. We also thank one of our neighbors, Rusty’s Surf Ranch. Bring your kids to the Aquarium on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. Thank you to Amy and Rachel for your help in sustaining our mission. Through October 13, Rachel Pally is donating 20% of all her proceeds to Heal the Bay. Yet, she still finds creative ways of supporting us, including teaming up with her favorite clothing designer, Rachel Pally. A Heal the Bay board member, Amy is often called upon to help us in our campaigns, whether it’s advocating for a Los Angeles plastic bag ban or Coastal Cleanup Day. Heal the Bay has been fighting to protect our local waters since 1985 and we’ve made a lot of friends along the way who steadfastly support our efforts.įor almost 20 years, actress and glamour gal Amy Smart’s been in our corner, fearlessly speaking up against plastic pollution.