The LA Stormwater Blog

Charlie Brown and Rudolph Shine Bright

Finding Eco-Lessons In Holiday Classics – As we enter the holiday season, many of us are looking forward to watching holiday specials and spending time with a few of our favorite characters – Charlie Brown, the Grinch, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph. As you watch these classic cartoons, we challenge you to take a fresh […]

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Greener Gatherings

Tips For an Eco-Friendly Holiday –  As we all plan for the upcoming festivities, why not commit to making a few 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. Here are three tips for creating greener […]

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Got Mulch?

Many think of spring as the best time to work in our yards, but did you know that fall is the optimal time to plant California natives? With its cooler temps, autumn is also a good time to put down mulch, so that when the rains arrive, you’ll have a good layer of natural material […]

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Find Time For Hallow-Clean

The jack o’ lanterns have all been carved. The candy has all been given out. Pics of your favorite monsters have been posted, liked and shared by family and friends. Now it’s time to make sure Halloween treats don’t turn into tricks for our local rivers, creeks and ocean. Here are three easy Halloween Clean-Up […]

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Eeeeeko-Fun For Bogies and Ghouls

On the hunt for some spooktacular Halloween fun while learning about marine life and the importance of being responsible environmental stewards? Check out these frightfully fun and educational activities for the whole family, happening now through the end of the October:   Autumn Sea Scare On October 28 and 29 between 7:00 p.m. and 10 […]

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Echo Park Lake and Park Mesa Heights Projects To Receive Safe Clean Water Program Funding

Making sure that Los Angeles is prepared to weather storms is a team effort. Residents can do their part by preparing their homes and neighborhoods for the storms ahead. And, from cleaning out clogged catch basins and debris basins to making crews available to respond to emergency situations, LASAN staff members work daily to keep […]

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Fall Into Eco-Friendly Habits

September 22 is officially the first day of fall. Although we Southern Californians know that summer often extends into October here in LA, autumn is right around the corner! Leaves on trees will start changing colors. Mornings will develop a slight chill. The scent of pumpkin spice is already everywhere!   To prepare for the […]

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Turn Back To School Into Back To Cool

If you’ve spent any length of time in LA, the recent news reports that coastal LA and California experiences its warmest weather later in the summer season come as no surprise. Those of us who grew up in SoCal remember our back to school days often being the hottest days of the year. And, while […]

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Five Easy Water Saving Hacks

We’re all trying our best to conserve water. But let’s face it. Sometimes the water saving tips we see involve an investment of time and resources that we just don’t have (think installing a drip irrigation system in your yard).   And, while a drip irrigation system is important and an excellent long-term solution to […]

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Your Home Deserves A Summer Vacay, Too!

Suitcases packed? Check! Travel plans confirmed? Check! Family super excited about going on vacation? Check and check! Home prepped and ready for its own vacay? Umm…   A lot of Angelenos are traveling this summer – a quick weekend camping trip, a cross-country journey to visit relatives, a vacation abroad.  Have you thought about giving […]

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