Free Mobile Pumpout Service for Boaters through Sept. 30, Honey Pot Day Program Helps Keep Local Waters Clean

The Bay Foundation’s (TBF) Boater Education Program’s Honey Pot Day returns for boating season, educating Southern California recreational boaters about proper sewage waste disposal and offering participants one free mobile pumpout service. In its 11th consecutive year, Honey Pot Day is provided from June 1 – September 30, 2019, in four Southern California harbors: Marina… Continue reading Free Mobile Pumpout Service for Boaters through Sept. 30, Honey Pot Day Program Helps Keep Local Waters Clean

The Must-Have ‘Southern California Boater’s Guide’ is Newly Updated – Available Online and in Print through The Bay Foundation

The Bay Foundation (TBF) 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… Continue reading The Must-Have ‘Southern California Boater’s Guide’ is Newly Updated – Available Online and in Print through The Bay Foundation

12 Burning Questions with Tom Ford

Senior Editor Sami Leung sat down with Tom Ford, Co-Director of the Coast Research Institute, Executive Director of the Bay Foundation and a part-time faculty member teaching environmental science.

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This LAX-Adjacent Ghost Town is Now ‘Priceless Coastal Real Estate’ for Rare Owls

When the Los Angeles beachfront community of Surfridge disappeared decades ago to make way for the jet age, nature was slow to reclaim the sandy dunes and upscale lots that once dominated the path of planes taking off from Los Angeles International Airport. Today however, this 2-mile ghost town of vanished homes supports a growing list of… Continue reading This LAX-Adjacent Ghost Town is Now ‘Priceless Coastal Real Estate’ for Rare Owls

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Free Workshops: Dockwalkers Help Boaters Become Eco-Stewards

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… Continue reading Free Workshops: Dockwalkers Help Boaters Become Eco-Stewards

Surfing Dirty: Malibu Magazine investigates the possible effects of Woolsey fire on Malibu’s marine life

After Woolsey burned through homes and cars, recent rains swept the fire remnants directly into the ocean. Malibu Magazine investigates the possible effects on Malibu’s marine life. Tom Ford, the Executive Director of The Bay Foundation, explains that while they have not had the opportunity to monitor the open ocean potentially im­pacted by the aerial… Continue reading Surfing Dirty: Malibu Magazine investigates the possible effects of Woolsey fire on Malibu’s marine life

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New Disposable Foodware Source Reduction Project Helps LA Restaurants Reduce Waste and Cut Costs

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… Continue reading New Disposable Foodware Source Reduction Project Helps LA Restaurants Reduce Waste and Cut Costs

Malibu Lagoon After the Woolsey Fire

TBF’s Tom Ford is interviewed by A. Martinez of KPCC’s morning show, Take Two, about Malibu Lagoon and the Woolsey Fire. “In 2013, the project to enhance water quality and restore habitat conditions at the lagoon was completed, and long term scientific monitoring began. Since then, the nonprofit environmental group The Bay Foundation has hosted… Continue reading Malibu Lagoon After the Woolsey Fire

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