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Lady, Lake and Lotuses Blossom Again
Angelenos spread out their blankets and picnic lunches in the shade on lush, green grass…children romped on a shiny new playground…Terns dipped and darted over the lake…neighbors laughed and talked as...
View ArticleLA Sanitation Announces Wet Weather Plans
City Councilmember Felipe Fuentes, Seventh District, joined Sanitation Director Enrique C. Zaldivar to share Sanitation’s efforts to prepare for rain and encourage residents to get ready as well....
View ArticleFrom Mediocre to Magnificent
If you have been driving up and down Woodman Avenue between Lanark and Saticoy Streets this past year, you probably noticed quite a few changes taking place along this avenue’s previously...
View ArticleEarth Day is Ocean Day: 3 Ways to Save the Sea
The oceans take up 71 percent of the planet’s surface, so when you’re celebrating Earth Day—or Earth Month if you’re like us—it makes sense to honor the deep blue sea. Here are three ways to show your...
View ArticleReining in the Rain
By Ruskin Hartley, President and CEO of Heal the Bay I’d been living in Los Angeles for about six months when a three-day storm hit back in February. I had begun to wonder what all the fuss was about...
View ArticleAsk LA Stormwater: Can I drain my pool water into the street?
A: Yes, but there are things to consider first. Draining your pool can wreak havoc on the environment if it’s not done properly. When poured down storm drains, chemical-laden pool water ultimately...
View ArticleWeather or Not, Be Prepared!
Here in Southern California, many people will say that we don’t have “weather.” We disagree! In fact, we’re entering that time of year when southeasterly monsoonal flows can creep over the mountains...
View ArticleWe Have a Dream
At LA Stormwater, we like to dream big. We have a dream that one day the ocean will be free of plastic and other litter. Beaches won’t need to be closed after a rainstorm and aquatic life will...
View ArticleThe State of Stormwater
It’s a new year, which seems like the perfect time to take stock of LA Stormwater. What’s going well? What needs a little extra oomph? And where can each one of us make a positive difference in the...
View ArticleMarieta Francis, Algalita Marine Research & Education
In 1994, Captain Charles Moore founded Algalita Marine Research and Education with the aim of restoring disappearing kelp forests and improving water quality along the California Coast. The Captain...
View ArticlePreparing for El Niño and El Monstruo
It’s been almost two decades since the last strong El Niño, but in the wake of Tropical Storm Dolores that dumped record-breaking amounts of rain on Los Angeles last month, many are speculating that...
View ArticleLA’s Clean Streets Goes High Tech
In an effort to keep more than 9,100 miles of Los Angeles streets and alley clean, Mayor Eric Garcetti recently announced the most comprehensive street-by-street cleanliness assessment system in the...
View ArticlePollution Solutions: Let’s Drive It Home!
It’s possible to lessen your environmental impact when driving your car by following these easy tips. As an added bonus, these tips will also help to reduce spending at the gas pump. Always have your...
View ArticleThe ABC’s of Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Teachers – it’s that time of year again! The one you have all been waiting for. School is back and although you might be missing summer, think of the cooler weather, class parties, field trips and...
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Thinking Ahead of the Rains: 5 Steps to Keep Waterways Clean
When the summer sun is shining down and there’s not a cloud in the sky, our rare LA rains are the last thing on our minds. Picnics, beach days, road trips, gardens, and summer camp adventures fill the...
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