The City of Manhattan Beach was recently awarded a grant by the West Basin Municipal Water District to turn the existing planter on the Strand into an Ocean-Friendly Garden. This new landscape will create a demonstration garden highlighting best management practices that apply Conservation, Permeability, and Retention (C.P.R.) principles to revive watersheds and oceans.

The Green Gardens Group (G3) will join the City of Manhattan Beach to discuss its beautiful and innovative design for the Pier Garden planter on the Strand. Since the project site is a very visible fixture in our community, the City would like to hear your thoughts on this demonstration garden. Please plan to attend this community meeting on Wednesday, August 15th at 6:00 PM in the Manhattan Beach Council Chambers to discuss this exciting sustainable landscape project.

If you have any questions please contact Sona Kalapura at (310) 802-5341. More information on the City's environmental programs can be found on the Going Green website.