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It’s A Busy Month For Stormwater Events!
Jan 31st
Can you believe it is February already? Wow, time flies when you are having fun. It also flies when you are busy, busy. And here at LA Stormwater we’re busy doing our best to reduce urban runoff pollution. This month we hope you can take a moment out of your sure-to-be busy schedule to help us in this endeavor. Below is a list of stormwater-approved events around the area.
>Generation Earth is at a school near you on Wednesday, February 1st, helping to educate teachers and students about stormwater pollution and its negative effects on the environment.
>On Friday, February 3rd, Transition LA will be teaching how and why it is important to grow your own food. So join them at Redondo Beach for their Community Garden Work Day.
>Saturday, February 4th is a busy day. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro is hosting a Beach Cleanup. Sustainable Works is sponsoring a Green Living Workshop in Santa Monica and TreePeople will be doing a little mountain restoration work in Calabasas.
>Saving the coastline is something we can all appreciate. Come out for a lecture from someone who has been there and done that. Serge Dedina, Executive Director for WildCoast will be sharing his work on Tuesday, February 7th in Malibu.
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Generation Earth Is Bettering A Watershed Near You!
Jan 27th
Clean water is a team effort and Generation Earth is helping the LA Stormwater Program’s efforts in educating our City by providing kids and teachers with the opportunity to become engaged in their local communities and schools.
Generation Earth, an environmental education program of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, organizes Water Pollution Prevention Workshops in different areas of the City. These free events aim to help participants understand the dynamics of our urban watersheds.
Through localized restoration projects, teachers and students may install rain barrels, participate in a river cleanup or pick up trash along a streambed. All in all, the program is a direct way to allow people to become directly engaged and improve the health of their watersheds.
On February 11, TreePeople, which organizes Generation Earth’s projects, will be holding a Water Pollution Prevention Workshop in Beverly Hills. The half-day event is open to teachers, students and non-formal educators who are interested in organizing an event in their community.
For more information about Generation Earth’s February outing, or another Water Pollution Prevention Workshop to be held in Norwalk on March 3, please contact Loyda Ramos at 310-623-4856 or lramos@treepeople.org.
*Photo courtesy of Generation Earth.
Kick Off The New Year With A Little Clean Water Love!
Jan 3rd
It’s that time of year again. Do you have your list of New Year’s resolutions in front of you? Okay, good. Now, if you left one off, it’s not too late to add it on. Here it goes, are you planning on giving a little back to the environment in 2012?! We thought so! So why not start it off right this January and get involved in some eco-events in the LA area? Here’s a list of some upcoming eco-events:
> It is Whale Watching season! Every Monday of the month, head on over to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro for a little expedition that is sure to excite you and your family.
> We love trees! Do you love trees? On Thursdays this month Tree People will be adding a little tree beauty to their 45-acre headquarters atop Mulholland Drive. They love help, so love them back and join in on the planting!
> Transition LA is hosting a community garden work day on Friday, January 6th. Come learn how to grow your own food with the help of professionals! All skill levels are welcome to attend.
> The Bixby Marshland is ready for tours! On Saturday, January 7th the South Bay Environmental Services will open up this Carson More >
Lotus Flowers Return To Echo Park For The Holidays
Dec 7th
By: Joyce Amaro
As the Echo Park Community Parade winds its way through Echo Park this Saturday, parade goers will once again enjoy Lotus flowers on the streets surrounding their community. Thanks to a community beautification grant from Los Angeles City Council District 13 the bilingual Love Echo Park Lake – Don’t Litter, street light banners are up once again to remind residents to keep Echo Park clean and litter free.
Yes, Echo Park Lake is empty right now because of the City of Los Angeles Proposition O-funded Echo Park Lake Rehabilitation Project, which began last summer and will ultimately provide the city with an improved and more sustainable lake to enjoy. But trash abatement is an ongoing endeavor, and the banners are up once again to remind people that a clean community is a team effort, requiring the ongoing commitment of everyone.
And, doing its part along with the City of Los Angeles is the community group Echo Park Trash Abatement Project (or TAP) who conducts ongoing community clean-up events. Last Saturday alone, TAP and Los Angeles’ Conservation Corps’ Clean and Green collected more than 60 bags of trash along Sunset Blvd.
So, enjoy this season of giving and remember to give to Mother Nature as well by More >
Kick Off The Holidays Right And Donate Some Time For A Cleaner LA!
Dec 1st
The holidays are a great time to reflect on what to be thankful for and what’s important in life, like our friends and family. One item we should also include in the list of things to be thankful for is Los Angeles, the city we call home. So why not give a little back to LA in this final month of 2011? Here are a few events that will help to get you in the holiday spirit.
> Join Transition LA on Friday, December 2nd for a Community Garden Workday at Adams Middle School in the South Bay for a hands-on garden learning experience.
> Native gardens are pretty neat. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is hosting a beach cleanup in San Pedro on Saturday, December 3rd as well as a native garden workshop, where you can learn about local plant and animal habitats.
> TreePeople is an organization that get things done and you can help them out. On Sunday, December 4th the group will be in Topanga doing a little restoration work and they are looking for a few good volunteers to chip in a little time and muscle!
> Want to learn more about composting? Want to own a compost bin? These dreams can come true at Griffith Park on Friday, December 9th, where More >
LA Stormwater Is Waving Thanks!
Nov 23rd
November is always a nice break from wagging our fingers, telling people not to do things, and start putting our hands together for all the amazing work that our followers, partners and volunteers have done to assist and promote the efforts of LA Stormwater.
First of all, we’d like to say, to all of our fans on Facebook, “you like us, you really like us.” Well, we like you too, and we are very thankful for the support through your comments, likes and shares so that others can stay up to date on local volunteer opportunities, gardening and water-related events, clean water tips, relevant news for eco-minded fans, fun contests and more! You’ve all really helped build a strong and active Clean Water community! Share our page with your friends and help us continue to grow!
We also want to say thanks to our partners for joining the Clean Water Team Effort—to name just a few: TreePeople, Green LA Coalition, Santa Monica Baykeeper, Mar Vista Green Garden Council, Keen for Green, the LA Conservation Corps, Heal the Bay, LA Creek Freak, Friends of the LA River, Friends of the Ballona Wetlands and My Plastic Free Life. All your support and the contributions of your sustainable visions have not More >
Thanks In Advance For Giving This November!
Nov 1st
It’s that time of year again. Sure, it is getting dark earlier, the weather is cooling off and the leaves are falling to the ground. But that doesn’t mean it’s too late to give a little back in 2011 to the City we all love and call home. Below is a list of some of the great upcoming eco-events in the area that we recommend checking out!
> Gardens sure do rock. Transition LA will be hosting a Community Garden Work Day on Friday, November 4th, where your hard work can help provide fresh produce for local food pantries.
> TreePeople will be adding beauty to the Pacoima Park by planting 14 trees on Saturday, November 5th and they are looking for volunteers.
> Take a tour of the majestic Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on Sunday, November 6th. Starting at the aquarium courtyard, you’ll visit the native garden, salt marsh, beaches and tidepools.
> Irrigation is a complex topic. That’s why we are thankful that the Theodore Payne Foundation is going to break it down for us on Saturday, November 12th at their Irrigation 101 seminar in Sun Valley.
> Want to learn how to reduce your waste, get rid of chemicals and reuse water? We thought so. On Thursday, November 17th, Sustainable Works will be holding a More >
Plant Trees In The South LA Wetlands Park!
Oct 14th
On Saturday, October 15, 2011 the Water Environment Federation (WEF) in conjunction with the City of Los Angeles, will be planting 40 trees near the South LA Wetlands Park and volunteers are needed!
This project is part of the Million Trees LA program and compliments the nearly completed South LA Wetlands Park, which aids in reducing the area’s stormwater pollution.
Where: 5314 South Avalon Avenue, Los AngelesWhen: Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m. Service project begins - 2:00 p.m. Culmination program begins - 3:00 p.m. Event concludes
Following the event, Los Angeles City Council President Pro Tempore Jan Perry and WEF President Jeanette Brown will be sharing their vision for local environmental protection and community service with those in attendance.
Go Green This Halloween For A T-Shirt Treat
Oct 6th
In the spirit of Halloween, we’d like to give you the opportunity to win a LA Stormwater t-shirt! Simply stop by one of the following events where the Trash Monster will be present*: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Autumn Sea Fair on Sunday, October 16th. Community Health and Safety Fair at the Japanese Garden on Saturday, October 29th.
Snap a photo with our not-so-spooky Trash Monster at one of these events. Then, post the photo to the LA Stormwater Facebook page along with a statement telling us one thing you’ve done to improve water quality. It’s that easy. No tricks, just treats for our fans!
Also, be on the lookout for LA Stormwater Program materials at the following events during the month of October:
Mar Vista Fall Festival on Saturday, October 15th.
First Unitarian Church Community Resource and Energy Conservation Fair on Saturday, October 15th. Franklin High School Community and Resource Fair on Saturday, October 22nd. Race for the Rescues at the Rose Bowl on Sunday, October 23rd. South LA Pit Bull Day at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on Sunday, October 30th.
And if you can’t make it to one of the above events, there are plenty more happenings to choose from with a little taste of a few below.
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Take Part in California’s Biggest (Clean Water) Volunteer Event!
Sep 7th
California’s largest volunteer event only happens once a year, so mark your calendars for Saturday, September 17, 2011.
Which event are we talking about? That would be the wonderful Coastal Cleanup Day taking place across the Golden State. California Coastal Cleanup Day is part of the International Coastal Cleanup that is organized by the Ocean Conservancy.
The beautiful California coastline has long collected debris that the Pacific Ocean washes up on shore. The longer this litter remains in the sand, be it plastic parts or shards of glass, it can harm wildlife and people that recreate in the area.
California Coastal Cleanup Day is a great way to restore our marine environment, build community and give back to the state we love to live in. Plus is just the right thing to do.
So how do you get involved, you ask? Heal the Bay runs over 60 cleanup sites in the LA area, so visit their site and sign up for a cleanup near you. If you aren’t available to participate in California Coastal Cleanup Day, please check out LA Stormwater’s monthly events calendar, as there are plenty of great eco-events to choose from!
Are you planning on participating in an event? We’d love to hear how it More >
Remember, September is a Great Month to be a Clean Water Advocate!
Aug 31st
Summer has come to an end. Kids are back in school. Fall is right around the corner. You know what this all means? It’s a great time to get out and volunteer for a cleaner Los Angeles! Below is a list of events in our area. There is sure to be one that fits your schedule!
>Transition LA asks you to join garden veterans and enthusiasts in Westchester as they tend and harvest the Community Garden on Thursday, September 1st.
>Saturday, September 3rd, is sure to be a fun-filled day. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium invites you to a beach cleanup. LA Conservation Corps. is paddling the LA River, TreePeople is planting trees in the Angeles National Forest, the Sanitation Districts of LA County is giving a tour of the newly restored 17-acre Bixby Marshland, and much, much more.
>Sustainable Works will be busy every Tuesday in September giving Green Living Workshops, covering everything from water and energy use to transportation and shopping for food.
>The Los Angeles Basin Section (LABS) of California Water Environment Association is organizing a specialty conference on September 8th to promote clean water practices with some of the environmental leaders of LA.
>On Saturday, September 10th, Friends of Ballona Wetlands will be giving an informative tour of More >
