Heal the Bay

In the aftermath of January's devastating Palisades wildfires, Santa Monica Bay was exposed to a mixture of chemicals deposited by the fires and swept up by surging waves and stormwater runoff. Heal the Bay collected samples from 10 locations in and around the burn zone and tested for 116 pollutants, including heavy metals, PAHs, PCBs, benzene, and PFAS. After weeks of waiting for the data to come back from the 3rd party lab, the results are in! ? (View images to see our brief analysis.) ? Ready for a deep dive into the science behind this analysis? Go to https://lnkd.in/gAfCmthT to see our blog for details on testing, results, scientific analysis, test maps, and answers to some of our community’s most frequently asked questions like: ? 1.?What’s in the water? And why is it taking so long to get data? 2.?What is the risk to marine life? 3.?Is it safe to go swimming or surfing??? 4.??Is it safe to take my family to the beach? 5.??What’s being done to remediate the contamination along our coast? 6.??What can the public do to help? ? Stay safe L.A.

For months, Heal the Bay has been leading post-fire beach safety and water quality analysis. Now, you can easily access the latest updates from our Water Quality Team on our refreshed 'Ash to Action' page. Visit https://lnkd.in/gGMcYq4E for all current information.

Join us and Channel Islands Restoration TONIGHT from 5–6 PM for a must-watch webinar on Heal the Bay’s critical post-fire water quality investigation! Hear from our experts, get your questions answered, and learn how wildfires impact our waterways. Don’t miss it! Register for free at cirweb.org/webinars

Ep 20 - 60 Second Scientist |?Heal the Bay? ? ?? Meet Tracy Quinn P.E., CEO of Heal The Bay ???? ? Heal the Bay are on a mission to make the coastal water and watersheds in Great Los Angeles safe, healthy and clean—through science, education, community action, and advocacy! Beach and neighbourhood cleanups are just the beginning. Heal the Bay mobilises LA’s diverse communities to protect the coastline, restore waterways, and fight for clean water policies that make a lasting impact. ?? ? ?? At every SailGP venue, we spotlight local projects to build coalitions and drive climate action. Got a project to share? DM us, comment, or tag us with the details! ? #PoweringTomorrow?with?Low Carbon | B Corp??#RaceForTheFuture

?? Dive into a Career with Purpose! Heal the Bay is Hiring! ?? Heal the Bay is hiring, and we're on the lookout for committed individuals to join our mission for clean, healthy, and accessible oceans and watersheds. Our Science & Policy team is seeking self-motivated students for the 2025 Summer Stream Team, a seasonal part-time employment opportunity on our L.A. River Monitoring Program. Join our mission-driven team dedicated to protecting our local waterways. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gd6uVP64 Together, let's continue to preserve our oceans for generations to come. ???? hashtag #Hiring #EnvironmentalJobs #JoinOurTeam #HealTheBay #OceanConservation #MakeADifference

We're #hiring a new Science & Policy Director in Santa Monica, California. Apply today or share this post with your network.

?? Join the Movement! Heal the Bay is Hiring in Los Angeles! ?? Passionate about protecting our oceans? Want to make a real difference in environmental conservation? Look no further! Heal the Bay is expanding its team and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to ensure clean, healthy, and accessible oceans and watersheds. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gKyiJHa6 Positions Available: ? Beach Programs Associate ? Beach Programs Manager ? Safe Clean Water Program Coordinator ? Marine Protected Area Program Coordinator If you're ready to dive in and be part of a dynamic team committed to making a difference, apply now! Visit our website for more details and to submit your application here: https://lnkd.in/gKyiJHa6 Together, let's continue to Heal the Bay and preserve our oceans for generations to come. ???? #Hiring #EnvironmentalJobs #JoinOurTeam #HealTheBay #OceanConservation #MakeADifference Learn More About Heal the Bay: https://lnkd.in/g29XTbgj