April is Earth Month

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Learn Sustainable Landscaping with the City of Torrance



Celebrate Earth Day with Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts

Everyone is invited to the LADWP Women's Career Fair and Health Expo

Attend the Groundwater Festival "Treasure Beneath Our Feet"

WRD is proud to present the 13th Annual Groundwater Festival on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Come out for this family friendly event full of activities, educational booths, food and prizes. For a list of more activities during Earth Month Click Here.

Fiscal Year Budget Planning Begins for 2023 – 2024

To ensure a thorough and transparent process when developing budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024, West Basin is hosting a series of public budget planning workshops presented by staff to the West Basin board of directors.

The upcoming budget workshop will take place Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 2-4 p.m.

For more information on classes, tours, and online chats offered by West Basin Click Here.

Take a Free Zoom Webinar to Learn About Sustainable Landscaping

Take advantage of the many conservation programs and water efficient landscape classes offered by the City of Torrance and the Metropolitan Water District.

Current workshops include the following:

• CA Friendly and Native Plant Landscaping Class, April 19 6-7 p.m.

• Garden Design Workshop, May 17, 6-7:30 p.m.



• Turf: Remove, Replace, or Maintain Organically, June 14 6-7p.m.

For more information on these classes

Click Here or call the South Bay Cities Council of Governments at 310-371-7222.

Carpool and Save with

Metro ExpressLanes FasTrak

A Metro ExpressLanes FasTrak account allows you to declare the number of people in a vehicle, enabling HOV/carpools discounts and toll-free trips on the I-10 and I-110 Metro ExpressLanes.

Prior to starting a trip, indicate the number of persons in your vehicle by moving the switch on the FasTrak Flex to the appropriate setting (1, 2, 3+).

Drivers who use ExpressLanes FasTrak without a FastTRak transponder or regular account will receive a "Pay as You Go Notice of Toll Evasion Violation" in the mail. This allows for use of the lanes, but a higher toll payment will be required.

For more details on Metro ExpressLanes Click Here.

Celebrate Earth Day with Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts

Join Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts on Saturday, April 22 as they celebrate the 15th Earth Day Festival at their main office in Whittier.

The festival features fun and educational activities for the whole family, including tours of facilities, giveaways, arts and crafts, live entertainment, food, and a chance to learn about the many ways to protect the environment.

For more information on this event Click Here.

What is the SoCalRen?

The County of Los Angeles administers the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) to bring together a wide variety of services with one common goal: achieving unprecedented levels of energy savings throughout Southern California.

Authorized in 2012 by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the SoCalREN provides services to residents, businesses, and public agencies throughout the areas served by Southern California Edison (SCE) and/or SoCalGas®.

To learn more Click Here.

Help Your 3rd or 4th Grader's class win $1,000 with the SoCalREN

Kits for Kids Program

If you have a 3rd or 4th grader, don't miss out.

Enrollment is open now for the The Kits for Kids Program, which offers classrooms a $1,000 incentive for taking steps toward saving energy.

The SoCalREN Kits for Kids Program, teaches students the importance of energy efficiency in a fun and interactive way.

To learn more about the benefits today Click Here.

Did You Know?

Earth Day always falls on April 22 as a nod to the first official demonstration. People worldwide participate with rallies, concerts, outdoor activities and acts of service.

 Links to Partner Resources En Español:

• Metro - "El Pasajero"