Heal The Ocean Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
Heal The Ocean is a small nonprofit focused on wastewater infrastructure, including sewers and septic systems, and on practices that discharge waste into the ocean. Its work centers on Santa Barbara County, California, and it seeks to demonstrate approaches that can serve as a model for other coastal communities nationwide. Through its efforts, the organization aims to reduce ocean pollution and improve coastal water quality. Based in Santa Barbara, the organization operates with a small staff. In May 2025, Heal The Ocean announced the appointment of Karina Johnston as executive director, effective June 2, 2025. Johnston is described as a seasoned environmental scientist and nonprofit leader.