How Do You Support Heal The Bay Initiatives?
Heal the Bay is trying to save Santa Monica Bay. The groups focuses a lot on the consequences that seemingly simple actions have. For instance, washing your car can cause harsh chemicals to enter the storm sewer and end up in the ocean. In addition to joining Heal the Bay, there are several things you can do in everyday life to support their initiatives. Conserve water by fixing leaky pipes and turning off the faucet when you’re not using it. Not only is over-watering wasteful, it also causes toxins and trash to move to the ocean. Also consider putting low-flow toilets and shower heads in your home. Prevent your yard trimmings, litter and trash from getting into the storm drains. Those drains ultimately lead right to the ocean. Opt for a canvas or paper bag at the grocery store instead of using plastic bags. By bringing your own, you’ll cut down on the unnecessary litter caused by plastic bags. Plastic is hazardous to marine life and takes hundreds of years to break down. Use a car was
