Malibu Lagoon Native Plant Restoration

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ORGANIZATION: The Bay Foundation (Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation)

Between the summer of 2012 and spring 2013, Malibu Lagoon underwent a restoration process to improve the health of the ecosystem at the Lagoon, which had long been labeled an "impaired" water body by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Lagoon was filled in by excess sediment and suffered from low dissolved oxygen levels within the channels, which threatened fish and wildlife. The restoration removed contaminated soil and trash built up over decades and re-contoured the western channels to improve water flows and circulation. Now we need your help to help maintain and to improve the site.

Volunteers will help remove invasive vegetation and occasially help plant new native plants.

Water, sunscreen, a snack if desired, and wear closed-toed shoes. Tools and gloves provided.

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About The Bay Foundation (Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation)

Location:

8117 W. Manchester Ave., #750, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to restore and enhance Santa Monica Bay through actions and partnerships that improve water quality, conserve and rehabilitate natural resources, and protect the Bay’s benefits and values.

Description

The Bay Foundation (TBF)-also known as the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation-is a 501(c) 3 non-profit environmental group founded in 1990 to restore and enhance Santa Monica Bay and local coastal waters. TBF is staff by science and policy experts who are passionate about understanding and protecting the Bay and the Bay watershed, and all the benefits that a healthy ecosystem can provide all those who use and enjoy it. Our volunteers work on a range of topics including clean boating, table to farm composting, kelp forest restoration, abalone restoration, beach dune restoration, and wetland restoration. TBF offers a variety of ways to get involved such as developing social media content, conducting research, conducting fieldwork, and engaging with community members.

CAUSE AREAS

Environment
Environment

WHEN

Sat Dec 09, 2017
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

WHERE

Malibu Lagoon State ParkPacific Coast Hwy and Cross Creek RdFind Mark Abramson for parking passMalibu, CA 90263

(34.032764,-118.703766)
 

DATE POSTED

November 7, 2017

SKILLS

  • Environmental Science
  • Gardening

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Anytime between posted hours

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