Protecting Santa Monica Bay through Restoration, Clean Water, and Climate Resilience.

Santa Monica Bay

Upcoming Meetings


SMBRC Governing Board Meeting

October 16, 2025 | Hyperion - Los Angeles Environmental Learning Center


Action Plan Workshop

September 23, 2025 | Virtual Only


SMBRC Governing Board Meeting

August 21, 2025 | Del Rey Yacht Club


SMBRC Executive Committee Meeting

July 17, 2025 | Meeting


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Action Plan Update

We’re updating the Action Plan for the Santa Monica Bay National Estuary Program! The Action Plan outlines goals, actions and projects to protect, restore and enhance Santa Monica Bay and its watersheds. We want to hear from you!

Draft Action Plan (Aug 8, 2025)

Written Public Comment Period
Email written comments to smbrc@waterboards.ca.gov from August 21 – October 20, 2025.

Public Workshop
Join us at the virtual public workshop on September 23, 2025 from 2:00–4:00 PM.

We will also discuss the Action Plan at our upcoming meetings. All are welcome to attend!

Proposition 50


Proposition 50 (the Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002) funds statewide water supply and quality programs. In 2021, the Commission recommended six projects for $3.2 million in funding to monitor habitats and improve water quality in the Bay and its watersheds.


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Every Drop Counts


Water is limited in parts of Southern California. We can all help by conserving today.

Get tips, rebates & more:


For details on your local water‐use rules and rebates, visit the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s Find Your Supplier page, click on “Local Water Agency” in the sticky navigation, and enter your ZIP code.