This section contains a summary of many of the publications (research studies, technical reports, brochures, plans, general documents, etc.) the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Project has produced or sponsored over the past six years. Complete copies of all documents listed are available unless otherwise noted and can be requested by calling, E-mailing or writing to us at:

Santa Monica Bay Restoration Project
320 W. Fourth Street, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90013

• State of the Bay 1993: Characterization Study of the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Plan, January 1994

  The Santa Monica Bay Restoration Project has produced a comprehensive characterization of the Bay's history and physical/biological setting; its status and trends; human influence, especially pollutant loading; and the impact of activities on marine habitats, resources and human health. The Santa Monica Bay Restoration Plan (BRP).

  In more than 200 actions, the Bay Restoration Plan addresses such critical problems as storm water and urban run off pollution, wetlands degradation, and public health risks associated with consuming Bay seafood and swimming near storm drain outlets. It outlines specific programs to address them, and identifies action implementors, timelines and funding sources. Some 74 out of the 200-plus actions have been designated as "priority actions," and will tackle a broad range of issues. Several actions are already underway, including the restoration of Zuma Wetlands, the upgrading of the Hyperion Treatment Plant to full secondary levels, and public educations programs that raise awareness of storm drain pollution, to name just a few.

• The Santa Monica Bay Restoration Plan - Public Summary
  

  Released in January, 1995, this 70-page, "reader-friendly" Public Summary brings together scientific characterization of the Bay described in the SMBRP's "State of the Bay: 1993" report and other technical investigations, along with the Project's recommendations for action that comprise the Bay Restoration Plan. Below is a list of the chapters and topics covered in this summary.

  Chapter One: The Resources and Values of Santa Monica Bay
  Chapter Two: The Urban Encounter - Human Impacts on the Bay
  Chapter Three: The Health of Santa Monica Bay
  Chapter Four: Actions for Bay Restoration

• Santa Monica Bay Restoration Project -- Brochure, 1991

  This brochure introduces the SMBRP and issues being addressed by the Project through 1991. It also includes a fold-out map of Santa Monica Bay and its resources.

• Santa Monica Bay Restoration Plan - Summary Brochure, May

  This four-page, multi-color brochure addresses the need for Bay Restoration Plan and highlights the goals of the Plan.

• State of the Bay: Scientific Assessment, 1988
  Currently not Available

  This document constituted the preliminary Characterization Study for SMBRP and includes an assessment of pollution levels and impacts on the Bay and on human health. The Study represents the first comprehensive compilation and evaluation of existing literature and unpublished data documenting what was known and not known about the condition of Santa Monica Bay and effects of pollution; and identified data gaps.

[Prepared by Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).]

STUDIES AND TECHNICAL REPORTS

• Measuring and Modeling of Aerial Deposition on Santa Monica Bay and its Watershed

  Ever wonder how much aerial deposition contributes to water pollution_ The answer to this and several other questions can be found in the recently released SMBRP report. To read all about it, you can download any of these files:

  • Full Aerial Deposition Report in PDF
  • Full Aerial Deposition Report as a zipped file
  • Public Summary

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• Malibu Creek Watershed Report -- February 2001

  The final report, Making Progress: Restoration of the Malibu Creek Watershed and its Executive Summary are now available for downloading. Because the full report file is large, we strongly suggest right-mouse-clicking the file and selecting the "Save Link As" option to save it to your hard drive before viewing in Adobe Acrobat Reader (there have been problems trying to view it directly from the website). Keep in mind that it will take several minutes to download. If you have any questions or need assistance.

  Executive Summary
  
  Malibu Creek Watershed - Full Report
• Santa Monica Bay Seafood Consumption Study -- August 1993

  This report describes the demographic characteristics of recreational anglers that fish in Santa Monica Bay, assesses seafood consumption patterns of local anglers, identifies ethnic subgroups of the population that may have high rates of seafood consumption, and determines which species are being caught and consumed at the highest rates.

  There is a final report on Santa Monica Bay Seafood Consumption Study available as of September 1994. This report contains additional analyses conducted on the data compiled in the report above. This study, in conjunction with the seafood contamination study, will be used to determine health risks associated with consuming seafood.

  A Public Summary of this report is available.

• Seafood Contamination Study -- October 1992

  This report encompasses a compilation and review of available historical data on the chemical contamination of the edible portion of seafood (fishes and invertebrates) in the Santa Monica Bay study area. White croaker and yellow rock crab were collected from various sites in the Bay and their edible tissues were chemically analyzed for selected contaminants (chlorinated organics and heavy metals). This tissue contamination data will be used in conjunction with the Seafood Consumption Study to determine health risks associated with consuming Bay seafood.

  A Public Summary of this report is available.

• Investigations of Toxicity in Palos Verdes Sediments -- March

  This report documents the magnitude of Palos Verdes shelf sediment toxicity and bioaccumulation to infaunal and epibenthic organisms (amphipods and sea urchins, respectively). The study was designed to determine the dose-response relationship for two selected contaminants (sediment-sorbed DDE and dissolved sulfide) thought to play important roles in Palos Verdes sediment toxicity.

• Health Effects/Exposure to Storm Drain Runoff

  Completed in 1995, this epidemiology study investigates the potential health effects of recreational exposure to storm drain runoff in Santa Monica Bay. The report includes an assessment of the relative risks of contracting a gastrointestinal illness, eye/ear/sinus infections, skin rashes, or lesions while swimming in waters near storm drain outlets.

• Storm Drains/Bacterial Indicators

  Completed in August, 1991, this report addresses storm drains as a source of surfzone bacterial indicators and human enteric viruses to Santa Monica Bay. Evaluation of dispersion of indicator bacteria around the Pico-Kenter storm drain was conducted, as well as human enteric virus sampling and analysis at Pico-Kenter drain, Ballona Creek and Santa Monica Canyon.

• Wetland Inventory and Restoration Potential, January 1993

  In this report, all wetland and riparian habitat areas Santa Monica Bay watershed have been mapped and inventoried, and several sites are described and identified for potential restoration.

• Restoration Feasibility Study--Zuma Wetlands & Medea Creek

  This report characterizes existing hydrologic, geologic and ecological processes and conditions with the study areas, and provides conceptual alternatives for enhancement and management of lower Zuma Creek, wetlands and dunes and Medea Creek.

• Comprehensive Malibu Creek Watershed Mediation Effort, May 1994

  This report describes the facilitated mediation effort undertaken with key entities throughout the Malibu Creek watershed in order to establish consensus regarding the sources of problems in the watershed, and recommends action alternatives to resolve those problems. Mediation efforts generated management recommendations regarding water quality, water quantity, land, natural resources and other issues important to the watershed.

PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATION

• Attitudes Toward Santa Monica Bay -- A Public Opinion Survey

  This survey summarized the responses of 500 randomly selected LA residents regarding their attitudes toward Santa Monica Bay. Interviews were conducted in both Spanish and English and respondents had to be at least 18 years of age to participate.

• Storm Drain Savers the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles -- Comic

  Three variations of this comic/coloring book are available. They aim to educate children about effects of storm water and urban runoff on 1) rivers, 2) lakes, and 3) bays and oceans. They are appropriate for children ages 4-8 years old.