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 […]
Books are a perfect opportunity to introduce your child to environmental topics. Want to ensure the eco-reading time with your child is impactful? Here are five tips to enhance your child’s reading comprehension: If the weather allows, read outside! There’s nothing like learning about nature in nature! Cater toward the environmental topics your child […]
The nearly one mile of newly renovated alleyways will capture polluted stormwater and serve as safe walking and biking paths for residents LOS ANGELES – Today, Trust for Public Land (TPL), Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment (LASAN), and Councilmember Curren D. Price Jr. announce the official groundbreaking of The Central-Jefferson and Quincy Jones Green […]
Why is the sky blue? Where do clouds come from? Where does trash go? According to a British study, children dish out 73 questions a day! Children are very curious and often question how and why the world works the way it does. Introducing children to environmental books not only helps them make sense […]
Tired of virtual tours? Eager to spring outdoors? You’re in luck because Garden Tour season is upon us! Here are some great options for you: Native Plant Garden Tour The Theodore Payne Foundation’s Native Plant Garden Tour is on April 23rd and 24th! Ticket includes admission to 30+ gardens across LA for both days, […]
The MacArthur Lake Stormwater Capture Project, which is being led by the City of Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), is implementing a regional multibenefit stormwater project in MacArthur Park as part of the region’s efforts under Los Angeles County’s Safe […]
Plants flourish when they have other plant friends helping them out – just like people! When planning a new plant rotation, you can create mini thriving communities by implementing companion planting. What exactly is companion planting? Companion planting is simply growing two or more plants near each other for the benefit of one or […]
