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Plastic Bag Bill AB 2829 Defeated — Changes to Approved Alternate Look Promising
Posted: April 15, 2008
AB 2829, the CA bill endorsed by Heal the Bay and L.A. County to impose a statewide 25-cent fee on plastic shopping bags, stalled in the Legislature on Monday, April 14. A weaker competing bill, AB 2058, was approved which would implement a 15-cent bag fee only if recycling goals are not met. However, proposed changes to AB 2058 look promising. |
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Celebrate Earth Month with Heal the Bay — Let’s “86” Marine Debris!
Posted: March 24, 2008
Celebrated since 1970, Earth Day (April 22nd) and Earth Month continue to be the most popular time to raise our environmental awareness and celebrate our connection to world around us. This year, Heal the Bay’s Earth Month events focus on marine debris — and since 86% of that debris is plastic, the solution starts with us. |
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Southland Cities Face Stiff Fines for Violations of Beach Bacteria Limits
Posted: March 5, 2008
L.A. Water Board puts 20 cities on notice for continual violations of federal bacteria limits along Santa Monica Bay. The action marks the first time nationally that an oversight body has threatened fines to ensure cities’ compliance with beach bacteria limits and clean water standards. |
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Aquarium Celebrates Annual Gray Whale Migration on Feb 2-3
Posted: January 16, 2008
Come to the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium on Feb 2-3 for a “Whale of a Weekend”, a celebration of the gray whales’ annual migration that brings these gentle giants to the Santa Monica Bay! |
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State to Create Marine Protected Areas in Southern California
Posted: December 7, 2007
Taking a major step forward to protect coastal marine life and habitats, the California Fish and Game Commission announced plans on December 6, 2007, to create safe havens in Southern California. |
