Archive for July, 2012

August is National Water Quality Month, a time for us all to re-affirm our promise to keeping our rivers, lakes and beaches free of pollution. So, what better way to commemorate your commitment to clean water this month than by participating in a water friendly event. Between clean-ups, native gardening classes, a watermelon festival and… READ MORE

You lean back in your chair, enjoying the sun’s rays and the gentle breeze. You reach into your bag, pull out some sunscreen and apply a generous amount on your arms and face, knowing that you’ll be getting a lot of sun today. You notice that it’s crowded here today, even for a weekend and… READ MORE

“There’s been a toxic spill in the San Fernando Valley.” “I’m calling to report 10 leaking, abandoned drums near the Port of Los Angeles.”    “I’m seeing a milky substance flowing into the street and it smells really bad – like chemicals!” Every month the City’s Stormwater Hotline receives hundreds of calls just like this… READ MORE

We know what you’re thinking. “Is it time to go back to school already?” With everyone beginning to prepare for that first day back in class, we wanted to offer a few stormwater tips for parents, teachers and students as we all get ready for another school year. 1. Talk to your child’s teacher about… READ MORE

On July 6 the City of Los Angeles ended Operation Healthy Streets, a comprehensive program to address public health risks in the Skid Row neighborhood of downtown Los Angeles. The program focused on eliminating hazards that posed immediate health threats to those encamped on the sidewalks of Skid Row, as well as to those who… READ MORE

Mid-July has traditionally been the time of year that Angelenos enjoy the Lotus Festival at Echo Park Lake. Although the Lotus Festival isn’t happening this year, now seems like a good time to provide an update on the construction project that is currently going on at Echo Park Lake. The Echo Park Lake Rehabilitation Project… READ MORE

Here we are in the middle of summer, a time when temps rise and our collective focus is on clean water – swimming in it, playing near it, boating on it. So, we thought this would be a good time to update you on Proposition O, the $500 million voter-approved clean water program to clean… READ MORE