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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
With summer officially underway, Angelenos are ready to enjoy a good old-fashioned barbecue with friends and family. Unfortunately, barbecues tend to increase waste and can have a negative impact on our planet’s environment. But with a few small tweaks, you can have tons of summer fun while keeping Mother Earth happy. Here’s how: Say […]
Did you know that urban runoff still occurs without rain? While the rainy months do increase the amount of stormwater that flows through our local waterways, approximately 100 million gallons of untreated water flows from Southern California streets to the ocean every day during dry months. But if the clouds aren’t producing the water, who […]
Have you heard about the new outdoor water restrictions for the city of Los Angeles? While more updates may be forthcoming, on June 1st, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power instituted rules restricting the number of outdoor watering days from three to two within its entire service area. These new restrictions are designed to […]
Courtesy of Kids Ocean Day Nearly 3,000 Students Participated After A Pause Due to Pandemic LOS ANGELES, MAY 26, 2022 – After being postponed over the last two years due to the pandemic, Kids Ocean Day is back at Dockweiler State Beach. Nearly 3,000 Los Angeles-area students participated in a beach cleanup to […]
