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CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT 
L.A. Times

BY HAYLEY SMITH STAFF WRITER 


Mark Abramson, towering figure who helped shape L.A.-Area environment dies at 56

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RAIN GARDENS

Save the Environment, Water, Maintenance, and Save $$$

The perfect summer project! Learn how rain gardens 1. Protect our rivers, lakes, and oceans 2. Defend against droughts 3. Create beautiful landscapes that provide habitat for wildlife, birds, bees, and butterflies 4. Save money and maintenance time, 5. Protect your house from fire. 

Check out our video on “How-To Design and Build your own Rain Garden.” We created easy-to-use custom EcoMalibu Calculators to make designing your Garden fast and easy.

VIDEO PAGE

Check out the amazing assortment of time-lapse, aerial, under water, and educational videos on our video page, documenting the amazing Malibu Lagoon State Park wildlife habitat restoration.

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Least tern and her two eggs
Least tern and a pair of her eggs. Least terns haven’t nested at Malibu in over 70 years. 30 nests were counted in 2017.
Snowy plover and chick
Snowy plover and her Chick. Snowy plovers have not successfully nested at Malibu Lagoon since the 1940’s.
Snowy plover chick
Newly hatched Snowy plover chick.

SLIDESHOW GALLERY

View our many slideshows that document changes in the Lagoon, see the amazing fish, birds, and wildlife using Malibu Lagoon. 

THE MALIBU LAGOON VIRTUAL TOUR

Photographed on October 23, 2015

This slide show takes you around the lagoon on the foot path, from the entrance to the Malibu Creek overlook, then back around to the beach area and the watershed overlook.

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The Kelp Canopy shades the lagoon entrance and outdoor classroom.
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Students and visitors can watch wildlife up close as they enjoy their lunch.
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The lagoon’s ecosystem is like a microcosm of the planet’s environment,
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The wetland and lagoon are sources for water, food, nesting on the migratory pathway.
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PCH overlook has perfect morning light for nature and wildlife photographs.
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Lots of spectacular images to capture
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One of three bird refuge islands to avoid foxes, coyotes, feral cats and other predators.
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Interpretive displays educate vistors about the Lagoon and it’s wildlife.
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Picnic tables and seats line the north path.
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3 dimensional interactive model demonstrates the flow of water through the Malibu Creek Watershed.
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The amphitheater provides visitors and students the best view of the Lagoon.
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The “Winter Clock/Summer Ramp” submerges at 6.5 ft. and measures water level and tides.
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This island is centered in the lagoon. It’s another one of three bird refuge islands for birds to avoid foxes, coyotes, feral cats and other predators.
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The bird blind allows visitors to view wildlife without disturbing them.
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The southern picnic area accommodates large groups near the Malibu Movie Colony.
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This interpretive display is located at the corner of the western and south paths.
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A wetland picnic can be a family affair.
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The south path and road is an expressway for surfer’s to quickly reach Malibu Surfrider Beach.
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This junction point goes to the beach or the secluded watershed overlook.
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The watershed overlook is where Malibu Creek flows from the mountains into the lagoon and surf-zone.
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Birds enjoy the magnificent natural setting.
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A Snowy Egret in flight.
501(c)(3), California NonProfit
501(c)(3), California NonProfit

MISSION STATEMENT

Educate the general public about wetland and riparian ecosystems, promote conservation and restore clean and safe water for purposes of recreation, habitat, and food sources. 

VISION STATEMENT

Recover, restore, and protect Malibu Creek, the historical wetlands in the heart of Malibu, and adjacent watersheds.

Establish a thriving ecosystem in the lower Malibu Creek watershed that creates a green central park/open space area that protects adjacent properties from flooding, enhances water quality, and habitat in the heart of Malibu.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Bob Purvey

Biography

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The late, great Mark Abramson

Biography

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Lee Kats, PhD

Biography

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Jo Ruggles 

Biography