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As we’re all aware, the old adage goes, “Love is in the air!” And, while it’s true that there is quite a bit of amore swirling around as we prepare for Valentine’s Day, there’s just as much love in February’s stormwater-friendly events. Love the environment? Then have we got the events for you! Love Marine… READ MORE

Happy 2013! Do you have your list of New Year’s resolutions in front of you? What? You haven’t even started it yet? Well, it’s not too late and, now is the perfect time to add a few resolutions that give back to the environment. Resolve to solve the pollution challenges facing LA’s rivers, creeks, lakes… READ MORE

Here we are, smack dab in the middle of the holiday season filled with its myriad activities and tasks that need to get done before we’re able to enjoy friends and family at gatherings later in the season. Given the busyness of the month, it may be difficult to find time to participate in one… READ MORE

Finding the balance between water – its availability, usage and conservation – is a big part of the ongoing conversation here in California. We live in a state with limited water supplies, so finding solutions to our state’s ongoing water challenges is an issue that isn’t going to go away anytime soon. One program that… READ MORE

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

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

May is simply a-bloom with events. From celebrating American Wetlands Month to an inaugural run along the LA River, these events will have you discovering some hidden (and not so hidden!) environmental gems here in LA. > May is American Wetlands Month! On May 12 and 13, the Friends of the Ballona Wetlands will host… READ MORE

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

Clean water is a team effort and Generation Earth is helping the LA Stormwater Program’s efforts in educating our City by providing kids and teachers with the opportunity to become engaged in their local communities and schools. Generation Earth, an environmental education program of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, organizes Water Pollution… READ MORE

It’s that time of year again. Do you have your list of New Year’s resolutions in front of you? Okay, good. Now, if you left one off, it’s not too late to add it on. Here it goes, are you planning on giving a little back to the environment in 2012?! We thought so! So… READ MORE