For almost 20 years, Melanie Winter has dedicated her life’s work to revitalizing the Los Angeles River and educating Angelenos about the richness and beauty of LA’s founding water body. She established The River Project in 2001 with the mission of working towards a living Los Angeles River, nourished by a healthy watershed. She played an…
Archive for April, 2013
Discover Recycling With LA Sanitation’s Dynamic Duo
04/22
By LA Stormwater in Events
LA Sanitation is hosting a series of open houses this spring and early summer at its six district yards, which are located throughout Los Angeles. Each of the events will feature fun and educational activities focused on teaching children and adults alike, a variety of different eco-messages. Learn more about the value of recycling and creating…
Penmar Park – A Premier Prop O Project
04/17
By LA Stormwater in Prop O Projects
Los Angeles Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, along with representatives from the Departments of Public Works and Recreation and Parks, joined the Venice community on April 15, 2013 in celebrating the completion of the Penmar Water Quality Improvement Project at Penmar Park. The $14 million voter-approved Proposition O-funded project promises to improve the quality of stormwater runoff…
Penmar Park Project Celebration
04/09
By LA Stormwater in Prop O Projects
Join Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, Councilmember of the 11th District, and officials from the Departments of Public Works and Recreation and Parks to celebrate the completion of the Penmar Water Quality Improvement Project, a Proposition O Clean Water Bond-funded water quality improvement project. The Penmar Water Quality Improvement Project reduces pollutant levels in stormwater runoff from…
Environment Plus Edibles Equal Eden
04/08
By LA Stormwater in Best Management Practices 2
If you’re looking for inspiration for your own garden or scouting out amazing weekend outings for the family that are fun, educational and free, then look no further than the fifth annual Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This annual tour, located in the heart of…
Put It To Good Re-Use LA!
04/02
By LA Stormwater in Guest Posts 1
by Joyce Amaro, LA Stormwater Public Education Manager The improving weather of the past few weeks (this past weekend doesn’t count!) keeps reminding us all that spring is here! And, for many of us, spring is also a reminder that there are a few home improvement projects that we told ourselves we’d tackle once the…
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LA Stormwater: Hi there! Thank you for your input. If you’re walking your dog, the best management practice is to…- carol coulter: Dog poop can go in the toilet. That is the best ecological thing to do.
- LA Stormwater: Thank you Megan for bringing it to our attention. The link should be updated now.
- Megan: Hi there, Trying to fill out the RSSC form (quickly) to refill our pool. I’ve followed the…
- LA Stormwater: Hi Kenneth, We recommend calling the City of Carson for more information at (310) 952-1740. Typically, pool water…
- Kenneth L. Lopez: I live in Carson, CA. I have in ground pool, can I drain my pool and dispose the water…
- LA Stormwater: Hi Mildred, The information that we provide is for City of Los Angeles residents. You live in Las Vegas…
- Mildred Olivo: Can I emptie pool on outside I do not have a pool drain.and I do not have street drainso now…
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- LA Stormwater: Hi Jerry, Thanks for pointing that out. We updated the link with the correct address. It should work…
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