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February 18, 2025

Debris Cleanup, Sediment Testing Ongoing at L.A. County Beaches

Debris Cleanup, Sediment Testing Ongoing at L.A. County Beaches https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png February 18, 2025 February 18, 2025

The L.A. County Department of Beaches and Harbors, L.A. County Public Works, the L.A. County Department of Public Health, the L.A. Regional Water Quality Board and other partner agencies are actively monitoring post-wildfire beach conditions and ocean water quality to protect the public.

January 17, 2025

Coastal Operations Impacted by Los Angeles Wildfires

Coastal Operations Impacted by Los Angeles Wildfires https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png January 17, 2025 January 17, 2025

As wildfires continue to endanger communities throughout Los Angeles County, their effects stretch far beyond the hills—reaching even the sandy coastline. The Department of Beaches and Harbors is implementing key safety measures to ensure beachgoers remain informed and protected during this challenging time.

December 19, 2024

Los Angeles County Secures $1 Million Grant to Bolster Beach Resilience

Los Angeles County Secures $1 Million Grant to Bolster Beach Resilience https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Zuma-Beach-Storm-Erosion-1024x682.jpg 1024 682 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png December 19, 2024 January 2, 2025

Los Angeles County will receive $1 million from the California Ocean Protection Council to advance coastal resilience efforts to protect the County’s iconic beaches from climate change-accelerated erosion threats.

December 29, 2023

UPDATE: Storm Delays Marina del Rey Dredging

UPDATE: Storm Delays Marina del Rey Dredging https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png December 29, 2023 February 26, 2025

A winter storm expected over the weekend has delayed until Monday the start of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) effort to remove sediment from Marina del Rey’s harbor, the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors announced today.

December 27, 2023

Dredging to Begin in Marina del Rey

Dredging to Begin in Marina del Rey https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Clamshell-Dredge.jpg 1020 729 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png December 27, 2023 February 26, 2025

The five-month maintenance dredging effort will remove 400,000 to 500,000 cubic yards of sediment accumulated at the Marina’s entrance and along the harbor’s north jetty, where shoaling has greatly reduced navigation for boaters and first responders.

October 25, 2023

Board of Supervisors Approves Revised Marina del Rey Affordable Housing Policy

Board of Supervisors Approves Revised Marina del Rey Affordable Housing Policy https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/MDR_Apartments-1024x683.jpg 1024 683 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png October 25, 2023 October 23, 2024

The updated Affordable Housing Policy requires developers to ensure that 30% of all new residential units constructed in Marina del Rey are affordable units.

June 18, 2021

New Evacuation Alert System Available at Torrance Beach

New Evacuation Alert System Available at Torrance Beach https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BCH-20210418-BEELS-Torrance-Nicole-Mooradian-017-1024x678.jpg 1024 678 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png June 18, 2021 January 2, 2025

The Department of Beaches and Harbors conducted its first test of the Beach Emergency Evacuation Lights System (BEELS) on Thursday. The evacuation alert system’s lights flashed, and the announcements were broadcast.

May 13, 2021

Successful Full Volume Test of Evacuation Alert System Conducted at Torrance Beach

Successful Full Volume Test of Evacuation Alert System Conducted at Torrance Beach https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BCH-20210418-BEELS-Torrance-Nicole-Mooradian-017-1024x678.jpg 1024 678 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png May 13, 2021 January 2, 2025

May 10, 2021

Second Full Volume Test Scheduled for Beach Emergency Evacuation Lights System

Second Full Volume Test Scheduled for Beach Emergency Evacuation Lights System https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BCH-20210418-BEELS-Torrance-Nicole-Mooradian-017-1024x678.jpg 1024 678 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png May 10, 2021 January 2, 2025

The Department of Beaches and Harbors will conduct the second full volume test of the new Beach Emergency Evacuation Lights System (BEELS) at Torrance Beach on Thursday, May 13, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

May 6, 2021

Second Emergency Evacuation System Test Conducted

Second Emergency Evacuation System Test Conducted https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BCH-20210418-BEELS-Torrance-Nicole-Mooradian-017-1024x678.jpg 1024 678 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png May 6, 2021 January 2, 2025

The Department of Beaches and Harbors conducted a successful second test of the Beach Emergency Evacuation Lights System (BEELS) today.

April 29, 2021

Evacuation Alert System Tested for First Time

Evacuation Alert System Tested for First Time https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BCH-20210418-BEELS-Torrance-Nicole-Mooradian-017-1024x678.jpg 1024 678 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png April 29, 2021 January 2, 2025

September 21, 2020

Department of Beaches and Harbors Launches Can the Trash! Clean Beach Poster Contest

Department of Beaches and Harbors Launches Can the Trash! Clean Beach Poster Contest https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/poster-contest-header-1024x368.jpg 1024 368 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png September 21, 2020 January 13, 2025

With the new Can the Trash! Clean Beach Poster Contest and educational campaign, children and families will learn that trash that makes its way to storm drains and other parts of the County’s watershed may eventually end up in the ocean.

July 9, 2020

Beach Trash, Illegal Fires Pose Health, Safety Concerns for L.A. County Beachgoers

Beach Trash, Illegal Fires Pose Health, Safety Concerns for L.A. County Beachgoers https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png July 9, 2020 January 13, 2025

To the record numbers of beachgoers descending on Los Angeles County’s iconic beaches, the Department of Beaches and Harbors has a message regarding your trash: pack in, pack out.

April 2, 2020

Board of Supervisors Expands Tenant Protections in Marina del Rey

Board of Supervisors Expands Tenant Protections in Marina del Rey https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png April 2, 2020 October 2, 2024

March 18, 2020

COVID-19: Federal Disaster Loans Available for Small Businesses

COVID-19: Federal Disaster Loans Available for Small Businesses https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/coronavirus-1024x576.jpg 1024 576 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png March 18, 2020 October 2, 2024

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICES

For the meeting schedules of the Beach Commission, Small Craft Harbor Commission and Design Control Board, see the Public Meetings Calendar.

There are no additional public meetings at this time.

CONSTRUCTION NOTICES

December 27, 2023

Notification for Marina del Rey Waterline Replacement Project

Notification for Marina del Rey Waterline Replacement Project https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MDR-Phase-3b-Waterline.png 636 422 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png December 27, 2023 January 2, 2025

Crews from the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works are expected to work Sept. 23 on Via Marina as part of the Venice Dual Force Main project.

September 22, 2017

Notification for Saturday Construction Work on Via Marina

Notification for Saturday Construction Work on Via Marina https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/MDR_Maintenance_Requests-1024x683.jpg 1024 683 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png September 22, 2017 January 2, 2025

Crews from the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works are expected to work Sept. 23 on Via Marina as part of the Venice Dual Force Main project.

September 14, 2017

Via Marina Traffic Control Measures to be Instituted for Venice Dual Force Main Project

Via Marina Traffic Control Measures to be Instituted for Venice Dual Force Main Project https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Via-Marina-TCP-Notice-002-1024x585.jpg 1024 585 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png September 14, 2017 January 2, 2025

The City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works is expected to implement traffic control measures along Via Marina on Sept. 19 as part of the Venice Dual Force Main project.

September 8, 2017

Traffic Control Measures to Start Sept. 9 for Venice Dual Force Main Project

Traffic Control Measures to Start Sept. 9 for Venice Dual Force Main Project https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Shaft-10-Saturday-Work-Notification-1024x688.jpg 1024 688 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png September 8, 2017 October 2, 2024

Traffic control measures at Marquesas Way and Via Dulce for the Venice Dual Force Main project will begin Sept. 9.

May 4, 2017

Construction at Marina del Rey Parking Lot 8

Construction at Marina del Rey Parking Lot 8 https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Lot_8_147-1024x886.jpg 1024 886 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png May 4, 2017 October 2, 2024

Construction activities at Marina del Rey Parking Lot 8, located between Oxford Basin and the Hilton Garden Inn, began April 24 and are expected to continue through Oct. 2, 2017.

April 18, 2017

Venice Dual Force Main Project Pre-Construction Activities

Venice Dual Force Main Project Pre-Construction Activities https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png April 18, 2017 October 28, 2024

Pre-construction activities on the Venice Dual Force Main project are scheduled to start April 24 and are expected to continue through June 30.

October 9, 2016

Zonker Harris Accessway CLOSED FOR REPAIR

Zonker Harris Accessway CLOSED FOR REPAIR https://beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/AccesswaysMap6-30-16-1024x791.jpg 1024 791 Beaches & Harbors Beaches & Harbors //beaches.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dbh.logo_.new_slogan-1024x230-1.png October 9, 2016 January 2, 2025

Malibu’s Zonker Harris beach accessway closed on June 17, 2016, as a result of surf-related damage (see photos). The 200-foot-long ramp at 22670 Pacific Coast Highway sustained damage at about the halfway mark, leaving it impassable.

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