Friends of Ballona Wetlands is an organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the Ballona Wetlands through stewardship and educating the public. Friends partners with the California Coastal Conservancy and the California Department of Fish and Games. Friends has been active since 1978. The Ballona Wetlands are located in Southern California.
Activities
Their activities include providing input at government hearings, commenting on a wetlands restoration project, participating in science and research symposium, supporting the Ballona Discovery Park, taking legal action protecting the wetlands, and working with local artist Marina DeBris in developing art inspired educational events about pollution.
Friends also partners with the Otis College of Art and Design, as part of an Integrated Learning project in which students and faculty from many different departments work with local organizations on various community projects.