Science in the Watershed
Universities and public agencies are researching, plants, animals, geology, water quality, the viability of ocean desalination, and more. CSU Los Angeles professor Barry Hibbs inspires students with his work in hydrology and geology. Pepperdine University and Dr. Karen Martin share information about shoreline habitat and breeding habits. Explore what we are learning at CSUN Science and Technology and UCLA Institute of Environment and Sustainability.
Restoration Projects: Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains
Heal the Bay – Access a beach report card for California, Oregon, and Washington State
Southern California Coastal Water Research Project – Environmental research
Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project – San Diego to Santa Barbara
The Bay Foundation – Find reports for marine, wetland, and watershed programs
Science at the Water Districts
Arts in the Watershed
The beauty of the Santa Monica Mountains has inspired many artists throughout the years. Examples can be found in the fine arts of photography and painting to the performing arts of theater, film, an music. We have endeavored to provide some resources for you to start your journey into the world of creativity.
Visual Arts
- Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore
- Arts Ventura
- Bell Arts Factory
- “Keep It Clean, Malibu” Storm Drain Art Project
- Malibu Artists Unite
- Pepperdine University – Weisman Museum of Art
- Topanga Canyon Art Gallery
- Ventura Art Walk
Film and Photography
- Malibu Film Festival
- Topanga Film Festival
- Spirit of the Mountains National Park Service Photo Contest
- Santa Monica Mountains Photography Workshop by Tom Gamache
Performing Arts
- Chumash Day Powwow and Intertribal Celebration
- Malibu Friends of Music
- Pepperdine University Center for the Arts
- Topanga Days Country Fair
Writing
Public Library Events
The County of Los Angeles offers free programs throughout the year for its communities including Agoura Hills, Malibu, Topanga, and Westlake Village. The City of Los Angeles library also provides free workshops, book clubs, and events – find a branch near you.