Surfrider Foundation's Long Beach Chapter was honored this week by Long Beach City's Vice Mayor, Bonnie Lowenthal, in being chosen as an Environmental Steward as part of the City's observance of Earth Day, April 2008.   Bonnie Lowenthal also represents the 1st City Council District in Long Beach.   Ed Hendricks and Gordana Kajer were invited to accept the award on behalf of the Long Beach Chapter, for their efforts to raise awareness of water quality issues on the City's beaches.

Photo:  Bonnie Lowenthal (center), Ed Hendricks (L, white jacket), and Gordana Kajer (R, black pants) along with other residents who were honored for their work on water quality issues and water conservation.