With ever-increasing temperatures, a “Super El Niño” on the horizon, and other extreme weather events becoming a part of everyday life, it’s no wonder that Californian youth are grappling with how they can help bring about a greener world. A recent study in the Journal of Adolescent Health noted that some 38% of Californian teens […]
Wow, we can’t believe how quickly the year is flying by! The kids are back in school with LA families shifting their beach days to school days. With the start of a new school year, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about the ways in which we can teach kids to be environmentally friendly, […]
Every dog has their day – and every dog deserves some outdoor fun! In Los Angeles, we have no shortage of dog parks and dog-friendly hiking trails where our four-legged buddies can get some fresh air. Off-leash dog parks help your canine companions get some exercise and socialize; you might even get to make a […]
National Dog Day is August 26th! And it’s also the dog days of summer. This season is long, hot, and simply begging for a nice, icy treat to help you and your pup cool off together. You’ve likely seen dog-friendly ice creams hitting the stands at pet stores, groceries, and even a speciality creamery or […]
You can’t beat the beach! Clean Beaches Week falls from July 1-7th, 2026. We’ve put together a list of some of the very best beaches in the LA area for your summer staycation. Whether your idea of a vacation involves a tide pool exploration or sand-covered rest and relaxation, we’ve got a beach for you. […]
Los Angeles, one of the gems of the Pacific, is famed for its beaches…but if you live more than a couple miles inland, visits to the ocean can be a bit of an all-day process. Luckily, the old basketball fan’s joke about “the Lakers being in a city without any lakes” isn’t true – LA […]
Between the iconic Los Angeles River, Ballona Creek, Dominguez Channel, and numerous smaller creeks and brooks, LA’s got plenty of tributaries perfect for your next summertime staycation. The beaches may get a lot of good press – as they well-should! – but these waterways also have it all: intricate plant and animal ecosystems; plenty of […]
Yes, school is officially out in LA, and we enthusiastically congratulate the class of 2026 and all the students (and educators) who successfully finished their classes earlier this month. But because we believe in lifelong learning, who’s up for a quick summer refresher course – Stormwater 101? Great! Here we go! We promise you’ll ace […]
A new season is upon us: June 21st marks the summer solstice. It’s the longest day of the year and the official first day of summer. Though there are plenty of ways to embrace all that daylight – an outdoor picnic that goes til 8pm! planting native flowers! – we’ve got an outta-the-box idea that’ll […]
LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) held its fifth Infrastructure Week last week, highlighting the Safe Clean Water Program (SCWP). Since the program’s inception, the City has done amazing work to care for Los Angeles’ water quality, develop water supplies through decreasing LA’s reliance on imported water, improve flood control, and protect local rivers, […]
