Meeting Time:
December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm PST
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Where can I find a description of the project and why it is needed?
It’s on all of us to keep our beaches clean, and the best way to do that is by tackling pollution locally—at the source—before it flows into the ocean. Stronger storms mean more runoff, which can poison the sand and seawater. That puts our community at risk: shellfish and seafood can stay dangerous for years, and everyday recreations like surfing, swimming, or playing by the shore can turn unsafe. Stormwater runoff often gathers biohazards, urban waste, and harmful bacteria that linger at the beaches we enjoy to foods we consume as locally sourced seafood. The logical solution is to treat this runoff before it enters the sea, preventing it from turning into a long-term environmental threat.
I fully support the 28th Street Infiltration Project in Manhattan Beach.
This effort is vital to protecting our beaches, marine life, and the safety of everyone who swims in our ocean. The threat of dirty, dangerous water is real. As a surfer, I see it firsthand—I pick up trash floating near me and check water-quality grades before I paddle out.
California leads in environmental innovation, and this project shows Manhattan Beach’s commitment to building a resilient community and addressing climate change and extreme weather. With global warming accelerating, our waters face increasing pressure. Manhattan Beach is not immune to that.
As a Heal the Bay board member, I see every day the dedication our community brings to safeguarding clean water, healthy oceans, and safe beaches. This project is a critical step forward, and I’m proud to support it.
I strongly support this initiative to protect and clean our local ocean. As a family of active surfers, we experience the water up close, not just as recreation, but as a way of life. When the ocean is healthy, our community is healthier too. Cleaner water means safer surf conditions, thriving marine life, and a coastline we can be proud to pass on to our children. Investing in ocean clean-up is an investment in our environment, our local economy, and our shared responsibility as stewards of this special place.