LA Sanitation and Environment has prepped Los Angeles for the wet weather ahead by cleaning out catch basins and debris basins and ensuring that staff and equipment are ready to respond to emergencies. Now it’s your turn to get prepped! Here are a few tips for before, during and after a storm to ensure that […]
Drought or no drought, it is vitally important to conserve water every day here in LA. Harvesting rainwater through the use of rain barrels is a smart and easy way to make sure you’re catching every last raindrop that falls. Here are four easy tips to ensure that your rain barrel is ready for RAIN: […]
Every so often, we shine a spotlight on a remarkable and groundbreaking project. We’re starting off 2025 by highlighting the project entitled Bending The River. Read on to learn more about this truly ambitious endeavor: What is the Bending The River Project? Conceived by environmental artist Lauren Bon and funded and built by Lauren Bon’s […]
So how are you doing on those New Year resolutions you made on January 1? If you’re like us, that resolution to lose five pounds or eat more veggies went flying out the window the minute you sat down to watch that playoff game with a bag of chips. Ugh! We’ve all been there. New […]
The holiday pine is pining and its woodsy, wintry scent is putting us in the holiday mood! We all love to smell freshly cut green fir garlands on our mantel and see a brightly decorated tree in our front window. But there are key tree tips that we should all keep for a safe holiday […]
Here at LA Stormwater, we are committed to source reduction to combat climate change. So as we find ourselves smack-dab in the middle of the holiday season, we’d like to share some helpful reminders on how you can make it an extra green season. Gift doesn’t fit? Re-gift or Donate It! The shipping process for […]
As we all plan for the upcoming festivities, why not pledge to making just a few simple tweaks for a more eco-friendly holiday season this year. Your loved ones and Mother Earth will both appreciate your dedication to helping create a more sustainable planet. So, grab a cup of eggnog and read on for three […]
It’s time to salute all the Turkey Day hosts out there! From home decoration to meal planning, a lot goes into hosting a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving meal. It’s also a reality of the holiday season that waste increases during this period by anywhere from 25% to 43%! Trying to reduce this wastefulness is just one […]
Car enthusiasts and casual drivers share a common bond: a love for our vehicles. In Los Angeles, we use our vehicles for just about everything from setting up shop to listening to a bop. Depending on the day, you may even spend more time on the 405 than you do anywhere else. It should come […]
California’s increasingly scarce rain is a valuable source of water. And, we can’t let it slip away! By getting Rain Ready, we can protect our waters before it rains, collect rainwater whenever it falls, reduce flooding, and help California create a water-secure future. Increased water supply, enhanced public safety and property protection, healthier communities and […]
