Honey Pot Day for Waste-Free Harbors in SoCal

The Bay Foundation’s environmental program returns from June 1-Sept. 30 to educate boaters about sewage disposal and offers a free pumpout voucher. It’s always a good time to manage your boat’s sewage. The Bay Foundation’s Honey Pot Day, which runs from June 1 through Sept. 30, aims to educate boaters about proper waste disposal while… Continue reading Honey Pot Day for Waste-Free Harbors in SoCal

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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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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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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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Woolsey Fire Could Have Lasting Impact on Malibu Lagoon

Now that the steep canyon hillsides above the creek are void of vegetation, what happens if landslides or heavy rain wash large amounts of sediment into the water? Local nonprofit The Bay Foundation has begun considering the effects, and how the fire could affect the landscape and the sediment flow to the ocean. The Malibu… Continue reading Woolsey Fire Could Have Lasting Impact on Malibu Lagoon

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38 Restaurants Make Malibu’s 2018 Clean Bay Certified List

The City of Malibu and the Bay Foundation announced the 2018 Clean Bay Certified restaurants with 38 Malibu establishments, highlighting the community’s commitment to clean water and sustainability. The program was started in 2006 by The Bay Foundation to recognize food establishments that integrate sustainability and ocean-mindedness into their business practices. “I am proud of… Continue reading 38 Restaurants Make Malibu’s 2018 Clean Bay Certified List

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