What’s all the buzz about? On May 20, the United Nations will celebrate World Bee Day, a day that reminds us of the vital role bees play in global food production and calls for action to support our friendly pollinators. Did you know that we have more than 1,600 native bee species here in California […]
Do you know if your dog’s paws are ready to be outdoors and hiking on one of the many open LA trails? Paws are very similar to human feet. The more you walk outside without shoes, the thicker your calluses become. But the more you stay inside or wear shoes and socks, the softer your […]
Calling all community scientists! The City of Los Angeles is actively participating in the 2023 City Nature Challenge between April 28 and May 1, 2023, and we need your help! Sponsored by the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum and the California Academy of Sciences, the City Nature Challenge is an annual competition to […]
In March, LA Sanitation and Environment, in partnership with Los Angeles City Council District 9 Council Member Curren T. Price, Jr. and the Trust for Public Land, celebrated the official opening of the Central-Jefferson and Quincy Jones Green Alley Networks. The Central-Jefferson and Quincy Jones Green Alley Networks revitalize and transform 11 previously underutilized […]
How LASAN Discovered Barley – LA’s Newest (And Most Unexpected) Water Quality SuperHero If you were to ask Angelenos what barley is used for, most would say for making bread, beer, or a hearty beef stew. Few would know that barley straw – a small, unassuming grass – has a secret super power that can […]
Spring is here! A season known for its warmer days and fresh beginnings. Spring is also the season for cleaning, decluttering and organizing your home and yard. And, while it may seem like a daunting task, LA Sanitation & Environment is here to help. Here’s how: Cut The Clutter – No spring cleaning job […]
With love and relationships taking center stage this month, we’re highlighting a few relationships that will make Mother Earth smile. Celebrate A Long-Term Relationship! How long have you been recycling? Cleaning up after your dog? Disposing of your leftover pesticides, paints and used motor oil? Using canvas bags when you go grocery shopping? LA’s […]
When raindrops start to fall here in LA, most of us take cover. Not LASAN’s Watershed Protection Program Storm Coordination Team. Instead, they kick into high gear, prepping teams to go out into the storm to collect stormwater samples to monitor the quality of water in LA’s creeks, rivers and ocean. After the recent […]
The new year began with a train of atmospheric storms barreling straight for California and a whole lot of rain falling here in Los Angeles. To give you a sense of the magnitude of one of the most powerful storms, over a 24-hour period between January 9-10, the Hollywood Reservoir received an eye-popping five inches […]
– Discover Two New LASAN Environmental Programs Here at LA Stormwater, we talk a lot about discovering your watershed moment. It’s that “A-ha!” moment when you discover a new environmental practice that will keep your neighborhood and local watershed clean. And while many of you have already committed to always picking up after your dogs […]
