Its role was to ensure that the MC had the necessary scientific and technical information on which to base its decision-making. As the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Project moved into implementation of actions identified in the Bay Restoration Plan, a new management structure emerged to oversee implementation progress. The BWC consists of 74 members, including the original 50 Management Committee members plus 24 additional members representing watershed cities and various other agencies and organizations. This group meets approximately quarterly and is responsible for ensuring implementation of the Bay Restoration Plan. This group meets monthly to evaluate the progress of implementation committees and reports to the Bay Watershed Council.
Membership is open to all stakeholders and interested parties.
Initiated development of the first municipal stormwater permit for control of urban runoff in L.A. County. Spearheaded restoration of the Zuma Creek Wetland. Performed innovative research projects aimed at providing answers to the question of public health risks associated with swimming in the Bay. Found human viruses in urban runoff, and designed the West Coast's first-ever epidemiological study to address human health risks associated with swimming in contaminated runoff. Performed the first technical study to quantify pollutant loads associated with urban runoff for the Santa Monica Bay watershed.