The Los Angeles City Council Friday is set to honor Heal the Bay, and consider a resolution that, if approved, would declare Oct. 20 as “Heal the Bay Day in LA” in recognition of two programs established 20 years ago.
Councilwoman Traci Park, who represents the 11th District, which encompasses L.A.’s coastal neighborhoods on the westside, will lead a presentation honoring Heal the Bay, an environmental nonprofit, for their contributions across the city and the greater L.A. area.
The presentation will spotlight the 20th anniversary of the organization’s Bay Aquarium and its Angler Outreach Program.
Located at Santa Monica Pier, the Bay Aquarium welcomes 100,000 guests annually and hosts a variety of public programs and events that highlight local environmental issues and solutions.
According to the organization, its Angler Outreach Program is designed to educate L.A. and Orange counties’ pier and shore anglers about the risks of consuming fish contaminated with toxins.
Park will also seek her colleagues support in passing a resolution that would declare Oct. 20 as “Heal the Bay Day in LA.” The councilwoman introduced the resolution on Oct. 6, but it has yet to be voted on.
Councilmembers Katy Yaroslavsky, who represents the 5th District, encompassing portions of West L.A., and Tim McOsker, who represents the 15th District, encompassing San Pedro area and portions of South L.A., are expected to provide remarks.
Tracy Quinn, Heal the Bay president and CEO, will be present and discuss the organizations accomplishments.
Founded in 1985, Health the Bay is dedicated to making coastal waters and watersheds in greater Los Angeles safe, healthy and clean, according to its website. The nonprofit uses science, education, community action and advocacy to fulfill their mission to protect coastal waters and watersheds in Southern California with a particular focus on public health, climate change, biodiversity and environmental justice.