Beach Report Card

via Heal the Bay: Get comprehensive analysis of West Coast water quality. Over 650 locations graded A-F based on bacteria samples each week...know before you go

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Heading to the beach soon?

We just launched NowCast at new California beaches, and expanded daily water quality predictions from Heal the Bay Scientists to 25 locations.

Learn more about our Beach Report Card.
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Call your representatives in support of these bills!

Learn more, find your rep, get a script, and click to call:
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Assembly Bill 345 aimed to require buffer zones between oil and gas extraction and neighborhoods, but a committee of lawmakers rejected it.

Even with the defeat of #AB345, the environmental justice movement that came together in support is going strong.

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There's a #HalfMyDAF charitable giving challenge going around in support of nonprofits.

Did you know that you can recommend a gift to Heal the Bay for your #DonorAdvisedFund?

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Two California bills would put the responsibility for and the cost of dealing with discarded plastic packaging and takeout containers where it belongs: on the companies that make them, rather than the consumers who buy them. #YesonSB54 #YesonAB1080

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Some of our findings:

💧 Fresh water quality in LA County has improved since 2018

💧 Sites in natural, undeveloped areas have better water quality

💧 To fight water pollution, we need nature-based solutions

(3/3)

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We gave water quality grades to 28 freshwater recreation sites in the LA River, Malibu Creek, and San Gabriel River watersheds. With more people looking for local swimming holes, it's especially important for Angelenos to know which spots have the best water quality. (2/3)

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Where can I swim, fish, paddle, or just cool off safely in LA County? Our annual River Report Card is out, and we are here to help you do just that. (1/3)

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Our team of scientists, experts, and advocates is ready to explore the water world with you. On this week's Knowledge Drops webinar schedule:

Wed 7/15 @ 1:30PM – TOXICIDAD ACUÁTICA ❌
Fri 7/17 @ 12PM – THE SCIENCE OF SURFING: BREAKING WAVES 🏄🏽‍♀️

https://t.co/B7RUstRblI

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Cuando varios contaminantes diferentes afectan el agua, el efecto combinado puede tener un impacto grande para animales marinos. Únete a Heal the Bay para aprender más sobre la toxicidad acuática. 7/15 a la 1:30 p.m. PDT.

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Want to know which ten beaches in California rank the worst for water quality this year? Check out our 2020 Beach Bummers.
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Here are L.A.'s Cleanest—and Dirtiest—Beaches, Graded by Heal the Bay    https://t.co/lAOSeuDJGh

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Every year, @HealtheBay grades *every* beach in California (500+!!) for water quality. Their latest report card just came out. Here’s a breakdown, A+ to F, of the state’s cleanest and dirtiest beaches – with some fun water quality facts and history too! https://t.co/6ncESwX1L9

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Long Beach water scores high grades in summer, says Heal the Bay https://t.co/s1xc1GA74l

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.@HealTheBay now grades each beach and puts out a “Beach Bummer” list of California’s dirtiest beaches. @VanessaMartinez breaks it down with this map. Read more at @latimes! https://t.co/6ncESwX1L9

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Our 30th Anniversary Beach Report Card is now available. A big thank you to our partners for making this report possible:

-@SIMA_Surf Environmental Fund
-Swain Barber Foundation
-@SonyPictures
-Proyecto Fronterizo de Educación Ambiental @pfea

https://t.co/My9zqxGbRg

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Today's speakers:

Dr. Shelley Luce, President and CEO @HealTheBay

Luke Ginger, Water Quality Scientist @HealTheBay

Frankie Orrala, Angler Outreach Program Manager @HealTheBay

Laurie Silvan, Director of the Board for Proyecto Fronterizo de Educación Ambiental @pfea

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Our live conference for the annual Beach Report Card 2020 starts at Noon today (in English & Spanish). Don't miss all the highlights on the best/worst beach water quality grades in California, COVID-19 beach closures, and a 30-year review of ocean data.
https://t.co/Qw3H4E2msc

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To slow the spread of #COVID19 and prevent crowding that can result in more people becoming infected, all LA County beaches, piers, parking lots, and bike paths will be closed Friday, July 3 at 12:01 AM to Monday, July 6 at 5:00 AM https://t.co/TAAoYjk9mg

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Take this time to learn the history of California’s African American beaches.

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