As Angelenos, we take great pride in our City–as we should. It’s vibrant, diverse, and full of amazingly unique things to do day in and day out. One of the most extraordinary things about Los Angeles is the chance to enjoy many of these activities with many of our four-legged friends. However, (and this is […]
Angelenos are fortunate to have incredible ocean access which affords us year-round coastal experiences such as water sports, whale watching, and beach combing. Whether you’re a surfer, a sailor, or prefer the simple pleasure of walking along the shore, LA has more than a dozen beaches to explore. As we celebrate National Clean Beaches Week […]
The Ballona Creek Total Maximum Daily Load Project (or Ballona Creek TMDL Project) is the first regional project funded by the Los Angeles County Safe Clean Water Program to begin construction in the City of Los Angeles. Led by LA Sanitation, this watershed-wide, multi-benefit project consists of the construction of two Low Flow Treatment Facilities: […]
LA is closing out the 2024-25 rainy season (typically from October 1 – April 1) having received significantly less than our usual rainfall totals. We’re not in drought conditions yet, but it’s always important to take steps to conserve water. Fortunately, there are a ton of steps that we can take to lower our water […]
Los Angeles, despite its urban landscape, is a thriving ecosystem rich in biodiversity. From the coastal plains to the mountain ranges, Southern California is home to a remarkable array of wildlife species. However, rapid urbanization and habitat loss threaten the survival of many of these creatures. Recognizing the importance of preserving local wildlife, the City […]
Get ready for an adventure like no other as the City Nature Challenge celebrates its 10 year anniversary between April 25 and April 28, 2025! Led by the community science teams at the California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the City Nature Challenge is a four-day global habitat […]
In the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, LA Sanitation & Environment crews and Watershed Protection Program staff were on the ground, cleaning up debris from streets and catch basins, cleaning out canyon debris basins, installing temporary measures (e.g. straw wattles) in front of catch basins to reduce the impact of ash runoff in anticipation of […]
Cleaning up the ash from our homes, yards, streets and businesses will keep LA’s neighborhoods and environment healthier, but it must be done safely. It’s important to minimize the amount of ash and debris that enter’s LA’s waterways (e.g. streets, gutters, catch basins). Ash can easily be carried by rain, irrigation overspray, wash water, or […]
Spring is right around the corner. The season, known for new beginnings, makes it the perfect time to free your home of the clutter that has piled up over the past year. To help out with this annual activity, LA Sanitation’s SAFE Centers all across the city are ready to take all of your unwanted […]
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 […]
