Even though the official start of summer is June 21, here in Southern California, we all know that summer really begins on Memorial Day weekend. It’s the beginning of a fun-filled season packed with trips to the beach, picnics at the park and backyard pool parties. Here are a few simple tips to keep you… READ MORE

More than 3,500 Los Angeles students, teachers and volunteers participated in the 20th annual Kids Ocean Day Adopt-A-Beach Clean-Up at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa Del Rey and formed a giant boy holding a shell that says “Listen.” By taking a stand in the sand, the children alerted the world about the need to protect… READ MORE

By Joyce Amaro, LA Stormwater Public Education Manager This week the American Humane Association is celebrating Be Kind To Animals Week – a time created to encourage compassion towards animals. While it’s easy for us animal lovers to list the ways we’ll be kind to animals this week, (volunteer at a local animal shelter or consider… READ MORE

You know who you are. You’re the obsessively organic vegetable gardener who is crazy for compost and tenaciously turns your pile to create soil that looks more like chocolate cake than dirt. You’re the homeowner who’s rockin’ the rain barrels you recently added to your residence and telling anyone who will listen how low impact development… READ MORE

Earth Day may be over for another year but now it’s time to make good on that eco-pledge you took on April 22 to get involved and make a difference in your community. Luckily, the month of May does not disappoint! With events like Big Sunday, Friends of the LA River’s La Gran Limpieza and… READ MORE

For almost 20 years, Melanie Winter has dedicated her life’s work to revitalizing the Los Angeles River and educating Angelenos about the richness and beauty of LA’s founding water body. She established The River Project in 2001 with the mission of working towards a living Los Angeles River, nourished by a healthy watershed. She played an… READ MORE

LA Sanitation is hosting a series of open houses this spring and early summer at its six district yards, which are located throughout Los Angeles. Each of the events will feature fun and educational activities focused on teaching children and adults alike, a variety of different eco-messages. Learn more about the value of recycling and creating… READ MORE

Los Angeles Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, along with representatives from the Departments of Public Works and Recreation and Parks, joined the Venice community on April 15, 2013 in celebrating the completion of the Penmar Water Quality Improvement Project at Penmar Park. The $14 million voter-approved Proposition O-funded project promises to improve the quality of stormwater runoff… READ MORE

Join Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, Councilmember of the 11th District, and officials from the Departments of Public Works and Recreation and Parks to celebrate the completion of the Penmar Water Quality Improvement Project, a Proposition O Clean Water Bond-funded water quality improvement project. The Penmar Water Quality Improvement Project reduces pollutant levels in stormwater runoff from… READ MORE

If you’re looking for inspiration for your own garden or scouting out amazing weekend outings for the family that are fun, educational and free, then look no further than the fifth annual Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This annual tour, located in the heart of… READ MORE