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Careers in the Water Industry Spark the Interest of College Students and Young Professionals

SBCCOG "Sustainability in Action" Photo Contest Winners Announced at the 24th Annual General Assembly

Save the Date for WRD's 14th Annual Ground Water Festival in Early May

SBCCOG's "Sustainability in Action" Photo Contest Winners Demonstrate That Small Hands

Make A Big Difference

West Basin's Inaugural Career Night Makes Huge Splash

College students and professionals looking for a career in the water industry packed the room at El Camino College for the inaugural West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) “Discover a Career in Water Night.” This event opened the floodgate to allow eager students of all ages to learn about the vast array of job opportunities and receive an abundance of resources to fuel their interest in this field.

Nearly 120 potential future water employees were welcomed by representatives from West Basin and 17 organizations including the cities of El Segundo, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, and Torrance, who fielded questions about different career pathways and provided answers that spurred in-depth discussions. Los Angeles County Waterworks, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Metropolitan Water District, Water Replenishment District (WRD), Los Angeles County Sanitation Department (LACSD) and Golden State Water Company (GSWC) also engaged attendees as they networked from station to station. Simultaneously Veolia, Inframark, El Camino College, Los Angeles Trade Tech, the National Society of Black Engineers, Los Angeles Chapter (NSBE), Groundwater Resources Association of CA and the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) provided operational, service-based, and educational insight into the water industry.

Read full article here.

We encourage everyone to explore careers in the world of water by visiting the West Basin “Water Industry Careers” web page for scholarship opportunities, internships, links to job boards, and more.

Sign Up: Upcoming Water Education Workshops

Learn about the Los Angeles Sanitation

"Think Earth Educational Foundation"

The Sanitation Districts are a founder of the Think Earth Environmental Education Foundation, which provides free, award-winning classroom curriculum for grades pre-K through 8. Think Earth distributes grade specific kits containing 5-8 engaging lessons, colorful posters and a video. The program is correlated to California Content Standards.



By completing the program, students learn the importance of a clean, healthy environment and what they can do to conserve natural resources, reduce waste and minimize pollution. Students learn to "Think Earth!" For more information, please visit the Think Earth website.

Read full article here.

Clear Out Hazardous and Electronic Waste at an

 LACSD Disposal Event

The Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Collection Program (HHW) gives Los Angeles County residents a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular trash.

HHW Collection Event:

Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall/City Yard

May 4, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Learn about more upcoming events here.

Tour LACSD's Very Own Marshland

The Los Angeles Sanitation Districts owns and maintains its own Marshland. The Bixby Marshland is open to the public for tours on the first Saturday of each month.

The next public open house will be on

Saturday, May 4.

 For more information and to sign up click here.

Mark Your Calendars for

WRD's 14th Annual Groundwater Festival

The Water Replenishment District (WRD) is proudly bringing the Groundwater Festival back on May 4, 2024.

The festival features more than 40 educational booths aimed at visitors of all ages.  



WRD’s Groundwater Festival aims to educate the public about water, conservation, and a wide variety of environmental issues.

For more information click here.

Save the Date!

Saturday, May 4, 2024

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Discounts are Available for Metro Express Lane Riders Who Drive Clean Air Vehicles

Customers with a clean air vehicle (CAV) are eligible for a 15% discount off the posted toll rate on the I-10 and I-110 Metro ExpressLanes.

To receive the discount, customers with a clean air vehicle need a valid DMV-issued CAV decal and a copy of the vehicle’s official California DMV vehicle registration.

Other CAV vehicles, including those with legacy yellow (expired 2011), legacy green (expired 2019), white or red decals, will not be eligible to receive any CAV discounts.

For more information visit here.

Learn Ways to Conserve Rainwater

in Your Own Backyard

LADWP Offers Customers New and Budget Friendly Way to Pay Bills Through Level Pay

Energy Efficiency Goals During Earth Day/Month

As we prepare to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, consider your own energy efficiency or sustainability resolutions.

*Examples: Unplug Electronic Devices, Open Windows to Cool Down the House, Use Solar Lights Outside

Check out energy saving assistance from our partner, the Southern California Regional Energy Network, here. 

Click Here for the April 2024

Calendar of Events and Workshops

Upcoming Events - SBCCOG Volunteers will be

Participating in these Events.

Please Join Us - at the Event or by joining up to be a Volunteer!

Sanitation Districts Offer Work Opportunities that

Positively Impact Public Health

Checkout the Latest

Employment Opportunity at

South Bay Cities Council of Governments

Job Opening:

Project Coordinator - Homeless Services

 Links to Partner Resources En Español:

• Metro - "El Pasajero"

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