Did you know the city has a team of scientists dedicated to keeping our oceans clean? Recently, they were out monitoring water quality coming from the drainage outfall near the Batiquitos Lagoon. The photo above shows Lauren Ornelas, a new part-time Technical Assistant and recent UCLA graduate, testing the water.
We are happy to report that the water coming from the outfall is actually quite clear, the green color in the photo is from algae present on the bottom of the discharge area. This is perfectly normal and a comfy habitat for tadpoles and baby frogs, who we saw thriving in the water and surrounding area.
You can help keep our lagoons and ocean clean by making sure you don’t cause run off from irrigation, car washing or hosing down your driveway. Water picks up pollutants in gardens, sidewalks and gutters and carries them directly to the ocean. Limiting the use of pesticides and fertilizers and picking up after your dog also help.
