Plogging Santa Monica was started by Lucas, a student who wanted to do something for his city as it emerged from the height of the pandemic and looked much different than before. Although he is a student-athlete, Lucas also has an interest in nontraditional sports. Plogging combined his interest using outside-the-box fitness and movement as a way to make his city a better place.

The current leader of the movement in Santa Monica is Zeke Y, who organizes plogs, gets the word out, and gets supplies to plogging groups around town. Get in touch if you want if you are planning a plogging outing and want supplies (gloves, bags).