Let’s hear it for all the Thanksgiving hosts out there! Between meal planning, coordinating dishes, and making sure everyone has a seat at the table, you’ve got your hands full. With all the extra food, packaging, and party supplies, it’s no wonder household waste increases by 25-43% during the holiday season. The good news? A […]
Though many may flock to New England’s covered bridges this time of year, we think that LA’s homegrown bridges are pretty spectacular, too. November is Historic Bridge Awareness Month, making this the perfect time to reflect on these architectural marvels. Bridges can be visually striking, but they also serve a vital purpose beyond their looks: […]
Feline fans, put your paws up: today is National Cat Day! Let’s take a moment to celebrate all the whiskered wonders who warm our hearts (and sometimes our feet). From the coziest of lap-loungers to the most curious window-watchers, cats come in as many personalities as they do patterns. But these days, many cats are […]
Last week, Melanie Winter, a longtime advocate and champion of the Los Angeles River, died after a battle with lung cancer. We are re-publishing the interview LA Stormwater did with Melanie in 2013 when she had just begun a new project called Water LA. Melanie, thank you for your tireless efforts on behalf of Los […]
Looking for a hidden oasis on the westside of Los Angeles? One that provides native habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife while offering a place of respite? Look no further than the newly opened Paul Koretz Westwood Greenway—two acres of open space that works to improve the water quality of stormwater and dry-weather runoff […]
Each year, Los Angeles waits for its first major rainfall. Though smaller storms and showers can hit throughout the year, the “first flush” is the rainfall that really gets things going and triggers SoCal’s rainy season. The first flush sweeps away any trash, automotive fluids, dog waste, or other pollutants lingering on our streets, gutters, […]
While we Angelenos love to brag about our beautiful SoCal weather, LA does receive, on average, about 15 inches of rain every year. With October 1 being the official start of LA’s rainy season, here’s a simple checklist that you can use to make sure that you are ready for those wet days ahead: For […]
This time of year, many of us are tempted to adorn our homes with all sorts of scary, silly, and adorable Halloween-themed decorations. But many of these faux-cobwebs, window-cling bats, and ghostly garlands aren’t exactly the most environmentally friendly. Many of these decorations will eventually find their way into the landfill—or, depending on the timing […]
Autumn is upon us: crisp mornings, changing leaves (even in LA!), and pumpkin-spiced everything. But as we embrace cozy sweaters and golden foliage, it’s also a great time to refresh our garden habits for the cooler season while protecting our local environment. Below are several fall-friendly practices to adopt in your garden, plus a cautionary […]
Happy First Day of Fall! Though Los Angeles is still set for at least a few more weeks of summer-style high temperatures, the calendar doesn’t lie: we’ve officially entered autumn. Gardeners know that each season brings its own special batch of floral and culinary delights. Even though many in the Northern Hemisphere equate “fall” with […]
