Want to be part of the biggest clean up event of the year here in the Golden State? California Coastal Cleanup Day is the state’s largest volunteer event of the year and it’s happening on September 15. There are cleanup sites all over Los Angeles, so it’s easy to get involved. With California Coastal Cleanup… READ MORE
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March Into Spring With Some Eco-Events!
03/01
By LA Stormwater in Events
Spring is upon us and that means it’s time to get into the green spirit and plan a day’s worth of eco-fun! There is plenty to choose from this month, including tree-plantings, beach cleanups and even cool nature walks. Don’t let March pass you by without taking a little time out to enjoy the great… READ MORE
It’s A Busy Month For Stormwater Events!
01/31
By LA Stormwater in Monthly Events
Can you believe it is February already? Wow, time flies when you are having fun. It also flies when you are busy, busy. And here at LA Stormwater we’re busy doing our best to reduce urban runoff pollution. This month we hope you can take a moment out of your sure-to-be busy schedule to help… READ MORE
Kick Off The Holidays Right And Donate Some Time For A Cleaner LA!
12/01
By LA Stormwater in Monthly Events
The holidays are a great time to reflect on what to be thankful for and what’s important in life, like our friends and family. One item we should also include in the list of things to be thankful for is Los Angeles, the city we call home. So why not give a little back to… READ MORE
Thanks In Advance For Giving This November!
11/01
By LA Stormwater in Monthly Events
It’s that time of year again. Sure, it is getting dark earlier, the weather is cooling off and the leaves are falling to the ground. But that doesn’t mean it’s too late to give a little back in 2011 to the City we all love and call home. Below is a list of some of… READ MORE
5 Ways to Get Kids Excited About Stormwater
07/26
By LA Stormwater in Stormwater News
The kids are out of school and it’s starting to heat up here in Southern California. We all remember those lazy summer days of our youth, trekking to Disneyland or hanging out at the beach. Well, what if this summer your kids went back to school with a new found interest in something important, like stormwater issues? We think that would be pretty cool, so here are 5 ways to help get you started!
July on the Fly: Your Clean Water Events Roundup is Here!
07/05
By LA Stormwater in Monthly Events
If you are like the majority of Angelenos, you likely have a lot of fun summer activities planned. We understand, the sun is out and the beach is calling. There is a lot to do! That’s why we’re making it easy for you to find a great clean water event to take part in this… READ MORE
Working Together To Beautify LA
05/12
By LA Stormwater in Guest Posts 2
The City of Los Angeles, Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification (OCB) aims to “Keep Los Angeles Beautiful” and free of graffiti and litter. To accomplish this, OCB provides graffiti removal services, clean up assistance and programs that empower the community to take action towards beautifying their neighborhood. OCB encourages residents and community… READ MORE
Give a Little Love (to the Environment) this Valentine’s Month
02/03
By LA Stormwater in Monthly Events
Show some love this February and come out for a volunteer or eco-friendly event. Below is a list of some of the happenings taking place this month in and around Los Angeles. All are LA Stormwater approved! > We like clean beaches! We bet you do too. So come on out on Saturday, February 5th… READ MORE
Monthly Events: Kick-start Fall with a Little Community Building!
09/02
By LA Stormwater in Monthly Events
What better way to welcome the change in seasons than with a volunteer or community event this month? If you didn’t have a chance to lend a hand for the environment this past summer, it’s not too late to jump right in to help green L.A. this fall. And if you did volunteer, we’re sure… READ MORE
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Christy Martens: After fighting with squirrels and crows that would dig up my seedlings in my veggie garden, I found that reused ...
Chris Anthony: After experiencing the destruction of grasshoppers in my vegetable garden I taught my cats to hunt and catch them. They ...
Melanie Winter: Hi Geoff -
We based our basic design on the work of the city of Tuscon's Watershed Management Group, where they've ...
Geoff: Hi Melanie,
Great article and its refreshing to hear what you are doing and what you've already done in ...
Sandra DeSimone: In our garden, we make sure to always have something in bloom, so that we never need to use pesticides ...
Sandra DeSimone: We mulch all the trees around the campus at the school I work at so that it keeps the trees ...
Melanie Winter: Hi Rick -
Pleased to meet you, too. Hooray for the early adopters! The good news is that if you're within ...
Melanie Winter: Hi Lee!
Thanks for your kind words. Do check out the new greywater permit, I think you'll be pleased - it's ...
LA Stormwater: Thanks for your comments, Rick. We'll go ahead and forward this onto Melanie and get you two connected so that ...
Rick Wilson: I've been doing this for 10 years. It is good to learn that others share my interests and concerns.
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