Planning for a Sustainable Garden | | WRD's FREE Groundwater Festival features more than 40 educational booths | | Metro's 9th Annual Older Adult Transportation Expo | | |
New tips and information from our
sustainable gardener experts
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California friendly gardens and landscapes provide numerous benefits for the environment. Not only do California friendly landscapes result in reduced irrigation demand, but they also reduce the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides, restore soil health, and result in reduced maintenance needs. There is a wealth of information available on the web regarding California friendly landscaping.
For helpful tips and/or information please visit SBCCOG’s Environmentally Friendly Landscaping, Gardening and Pest Control page and/or attend one of our partner’s Eco Gardening classes featured in this newsletter.
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JOIN WRD on Saturday, May 3, 2025
for their Groundwater Festival!
| | The Water Replenishment District (WRD) will host their 15th Annual Groundwater Festival at their facility located in Lakewood. This family event is open to all ages and will provide food, fun and education! Registration is not required. Save the date! We hope to see you there! | | Tips and resources on getting around as an older adult Friday, May 9 from 9am - 2:30 pm | |
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Join us on Friday, May 9 from 9am- 2:30 pm for the 9th Annual Older Adult Transportation Expo, a premier event designed to help older adults navigate public transportation with confidence and ease. This year’s theme, “Go Metro: Your Ticket to the World,” highlights how Metro can connect you to exciting destinations, cultural experiences, and everyday essentials—all while saving money and reducing stress! Join us for a day of expert panels, workshops, live demonstrations and a resource fair.
For more information, email onthemove@metro.net or register directly online here.
| | | | SoCalREN provides clean EV options to consumers | | |
Meet LA County’s newest clean transportation initiative: Southern California EVen Access!
SoCal EVen Access is LA County’s new portfolio of programs dedicated to clean mobility throughout the Los Angeles region. EVen Access is reducing the number of miles people travel in private fossil fuel-powered vehicles, limiting pollution and creating a cleaner environment for all.
One of SoCal EVen Access’ exciting new programs is Public Power-Up, which offers free electric vehicle (EV) charger installation for cities, school districts, and other public agencies serving disadvantaged communities in Los Angeles County. To be eligible, agencies must be enrolled in the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) Public Agency Programs and installation sites will need to have an active energy efficiency project with SoCalREN. SoCalREN offers cash incentives and no-cost technical support for energy efficiency projects. Learn more about SoCalREN here.
Another exciting new program is Multifamily Charge 4 All, which helps multifamily property owners in disadvantaged communities in Los Angeles County install EV chargers with up to $2,500 in incentives per electric vehicle charger, plus technical support and more. Multifamily Charge 4 All makes EV chargers more affordable, so you can add value to your property and prepare for future regulations around charging infrastructure. To be eligible, projects must be enrolled in the SoCalREN Multifamily Program and installation sites will need to have an active energy efficiency project with SoCalREN. Learn more about SoCalREN Multifamily Program here.
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LADWP and LASAN Announce Completion of
Key Pure Water Los Angeles Planning Documents
at Joint Board Meeting
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At a joint meeting of the Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners and the Los Angeles Board of Public Works Commissioners on March 25, 2025, the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) and LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) jointly announced the completion of three key program planning documents for Pure Water Los Angeles, a water supply and resiliency initiative collaboratively developed by LADWP and LASAN to design, build, and operate an exceptionally advanced water purification system.
Pure Water Los Angeles aims to produce up to 230 million gallons of purified recycled water per day, creating a new, sustainable supply of drinking water and supporting the transition to a 70 percent local water supply.
The completion of these documents represents a collaborative process of over five years between LADWP and LASAN and marks the start of the next phase of Pure Water Los Angeles as the program moves into the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental review period.
For more information about Pure Water Los Angeles, please visit the program webpage ladwp.com/PureWaterLosAngeles.
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LACSD's Next Bixby Marshland Tour
Saturday, May 3
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Bixby Marshland is open to the public for tours. Our next public open house will be on Saturday, May 3.
Did you know that in addition to operating wastewater and solid waste facilities, the Sanitation Districts own and maintain a marshland? Yes, it’s true! The Bixby Marshland, a 17-acre marsh, is located to the northwest of the A.K. Warren Water Resource Plant (formerly the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant) near the intersection of Figueroa Street and Sepulveda Boulevard in the City of Carson. The marsh was restored by the Sanitation Districts and reopened to the public in 2009. Now that the marsh has been rejuvenated, a large variety of plants, birds, fish, and animals call the Bixby Marshland home.
For more detailed information, please visit LACSD's Bixby Marshland page.
| | West Basin is in the Community for Earth Day Action | | |
During this month of April, people all around the world are celebrating environmental stewardship in recognition of Earth Day, an annual event on April 22 that raises awareness about environmental issues and encourages action to protect the planet. West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin or District) is doing its part by participating in several Earth Day activities within its service area.
Across the globe, Earth Day is now observed in 192 countries. The theme this year is “Our Power, Our Planet,” signifying an invitation of unity behind renewable energy and to triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. So many organizations in the West Basin service area are increasing their engagement and support for this worldwide movement to encourage people to educate, advocate and mobilize toward a sustainable future. The District has received more than 50 requests for participation in community fairs and has committed to nearly 30 events this month across its five West Basin service divisions.
West Basin also continues to raise awareness year-round through water conservation and education programs that encourage water use efficiency and stewardship. The District is co-sponsoring a “Goodbye Grass, Hello Garden” class with Metropolitan Water District and Water Replenishment District (WRD) at the El Segundo Library on Friday, April 18, at 11 am. Guests who attend will learn how to remove lawn without the use of chemicals and replace it with climate-appropriate plants, and how to enroll in the District’s rebate program.
Additionally, the Rain Barrel event in Malibu has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 26 at Malibu City Hall, another WRD collaboration class at West Basin Headquarters on Tuesday, May 6, and a Firescaping workshop at Topanga Library on Thursday, May 8 in addition to five public tours, two Know Your H20 classes, and 12 scheduled school tours for students in grades 3-12.
The District also announced their increased grass removal rebate of $6 per square foot in qualified areas, plus FREE landscape design services! This is a great opportunity to get even more money back for replacing lawns with waterwise California native plants to conserve water. This program is open to anyone within the District service area and will end on June 30, 2025, or while supplies last.
Check out the West Basin activity calendar to learn about more upcoming community events in which West Basin will be attending or leading! We look forward to seeing you soon!
| | Understanding Renewable Natural Gas | | As part of their commitment to helping the environment and supporting California in meeting its greenhouse gas reduction goals, SoCalGas® offers expertise and assistance to customers who want to convert organic waste material into biogas or Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). Through their network of natural gas pipelines, SoCalGas offers the opportunity for RNG to be accepted into their transmission and distribution system and delivered to customers. Converting waste products into RNG can help California meet its energy needs with local resources. Investing in RNG production in California can help create jobs in all regions of the state while improving air quality by better managing our waste streams. To learn more about RNG production, please visit the SoCalGas® Renewable Natural Gas site. | | |
Visit our booth at these upcoming South Bay events
where we will be providing information about local water- and energy-saving programs, and other opportunities to help the residents of our subregion.
| | Upcoming SBCCOG Outreach Events | | |
Goodbye Grass, Hello Garden: Qualify for Rebates
Friday, April 18, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
111 W Mariposa Ave
El Segundo, CA 90245
Earth Day at White Point Nature Preserve Event
Saturday April 19, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
1600 W. Paseo del Mar
San Pedro, CA 90732
CSUDH’s 18th Annual Earth Day Festival
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, CA 90747
Earth Day Celebration
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
3:30 pm -6:00 pm
550 Deep Valley Dr, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
2025 Business Expo & Job Fair
Thursday, April 24, 2025
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
3901 W. El Segundo Blvd
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Earth Week Farmers Market
Thursday, April 24, 2025
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
400 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
EarthWICK at Chadwick School
Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: TBD
26800 Academy Drive
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
MB Earth Day Celebration
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
11:00 am -3:00 pm
1302 Highland Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Blueprint for Success Job Fair 2025
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
16007 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90506
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Los Angeles Sanitation Districts (LACSD) is offering work opportunities that keep people safe, protect the environment and provide opportunities for professional growth.
For a full lists of LACSD job openings visit their career page here.
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The LADWP is an excellent place to work with competitive pay, excellent benefits and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Join the team in a position that helps sustain critical services to the City of Los Angeles.
For a full lists of LADWP job openings visit their career page here.
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Metro is seeking qualified candidates to join one of the nation’s largest and most innovative transportation systems.
For a full lists of Metro job openings visit their career page here.
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Disclaimer
This newsletter is a collaboration of articles written by the partners of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) and is published as provided.
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