Santa Monica Baykeeper supports the efforts of, receives assistance from, or works closely with the following important organizations. Please check them out.
Links
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium View Site
Located in San Pedro, CA, it is an educational, recreational, and research facility devoted to encouraging active public participation to promote knowledge and conservation of the marine life of southern California.
City of Los Angeles Storm Water Program View Site
To learn more about the City of LA s program and to obtain some decent storm water publications, check out our site.
City of Santa Monica: Environmental Programs Division View Site
The City of Santa Monica has a variety of environmental programs and is in the forefront of municipalities providing intelligent solutions for environmental problems.
Coalition for Clean Air View Site
The Coalition for Clean Air is dedicated to restoring clean, healthful air to California by advocating responsible public health policy, providing technical and educational expertise, and promoting broad-based community involvement.
Environment Now View Site
A private foundation, created by the family of Frank and Luanne Wells, dedicated to protecting, preserving and restoring the environment of California. Programs cover a wide spectrum including forestry issues, coastal issues, water conservation, air quality initiatives, endangered species conservation, wilderness protection, and urban sprawl.
Harpseals.org View Site
Harpseals.org is an all volunteer,
non-profit organization with one goal:
to permanently end the annual Canadian Harp Seal slaughter.
Heal The Bay View Site
Heal the Bay is a non-profit organization with 10,000 members dedicated to making Santa Monica Bay and Southern California coastal waters safe and healthy again for people and marine life.
Los Angeles County Lifeguards View Site
Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch View Site
Ever wonder which seafood, from an ecological perspective, is the safest to eat? Check out the recommendations and other cool info here.
Natural Resources Defense Council View Site
Their purpose is to safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. Their Los Angeles office works closely with the Santa Monica BayKeeper on many legal fronts.
Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission View Site
A coalition of environmentalists, government, scientists, business and the public that was formed in 1988 to develop a Santa Monica Bay Restoration Plan.
Sea Shepherd View Site
Sea Shepherd's mission is to conserve and protect the world's marine wilderness eco-systems and marine wildlife species.
STAR Eco Station View Site
An environmental education and wildlife rescue center located in Culver City that is devoted to the rescue and rehabilitation of exotic wildlife, including birds, reptiles, wildcats and ocean life. The interactive eco-education tours provide valuable learning adventures for families and kids of all ages. Among the Stations 15 learning centers is the BayKeeper unique walk-thru Kelp Forest and storm drain display.
Swell Magnet View Site
Our goal here at swellmagnet.com is to give you detailed, accurate surf forecasts and daily surf reports for the Southern California area. We offer this service for free due to the fact all of our surf reporters are volunteers. Our surf reporters aren't just looking at the surf cameras from behind a desk, they are there at the beach watching the surf every day.
The Center for Watershed Protection View Site
Works with local, state, and federal governmental agencies, environmental consulting firms, watershed organizations, and the general public to provide objective and scientifically sound information on effective techniques to protect and restore urban watersheds.
The National Marine Fisheries Service View Site
Administers NOAA's programs to support the domestic and international conservation and management of living marine resources. They also provide support for BayKeeper's kelp project.
The State Water Resources Control Board View Site
Along with its regional affiliates, it is responsible for implementation of most state and federal water quality laws. The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board implements programs in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
The Surfrider Foundation View Site
A nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting our oceans, waves and beaches.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Wetlands, Oceans & Watersheds View Site
United States Coast Guard View Site
Provides information on environmental protection and boating safety, among other things.
West Basin Municipal Water District View Site
West Basin Municipal Water District is a public agency that purchases imported water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and wholesales it to cities, mutual water companies, investor-owned utilities and private companies in the South Bay and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, serving a population of more than 851,000. In addition, West Basin provides the region with recycled water for municipal, commercial and industrial uses. Formed in 1947, West Basin is committed to ensuring a safe and reliable water supply for the region.
Windows-On-Our-Waters Environmental Education Program View Site
This program raises the awareness of the issues of non-point source pollution and urban runoff by bringing the TidePool Cruiser to elementary, middle and high school campuses throughout southern California. Since 2003, more than 30,000 students have participated in the program (one classroom at a time).
