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December, 2023
Save Water, Energy, Money and the Environment
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West Basin Celebrates the South Bay's 2023
Water-Saving Progress
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Three South Bay Cities Achieve Gold Recognition for their Sustainability Actions | |
Learn How LACSD Inspires Careers in Science through its Clearwater Project | |
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WEST BASIN WISHES YOU A
WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON
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The West Basin Municipal Water District would like to wish you and yours a happy holiday season and a wonderful new year, and thank you for helping its mission of providing a safe and reliable supply of high-quality water to the communities it serves.
It will continue to celebrate its community members as local water heroes who build sustainable and water-efficient lifestyles as it looks forward to a productive new year.
Here are some highlights from 2023:
- During Governor Gavin Newsom’s challenge to achieve a 15% water conservation target during a 21-month period, West Basin retailers and citizens enjoyed significant reductions in water usage with the Palos Verdes area reducing water by 13.6%, and Inglewood, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Malibu, and the California American Water service all exceeding the statewide average.
- The annual Water Harvest Festival in mid-October welcomed 1,128 residents for a free, family-friendly day of water education.
- All 1,500 rain barrels were distributed over six events during the fall season, furthering West Basin’s goal to utilize alternate water resources for irrigation. The water kept in these rain barrels amounts to 75,000 gallons of valuable drinking water saved.
- West Basin received a District Transparency Certificate of Excellence from the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) in recognition of its outstanding efforts to promote transparency and good governance.
- In partnership with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Cal Water, and the Los Angeles Fire Department, West Basin hosted a firescaping workshop for Peninsula residents on November 1, with more than 20 participants joining the session including the RPV city manager and the LA County Fire Department battalion chief.
- As of last month, West Basin received 33 eligible applications to its Grass Replacement + Program, with 22 residents having received its full landscape design packages.
Learn more about the West Basin Municipal Water District.
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS INSPIRE STEM CAREERS THROUGH THEIR CLEAR WATER PROJECT OUTREACH PROGRAM | |
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The Clearwater Project School Outreach Program is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn about the science and technology of wastewater (sewage) treatment, environmental stewardship through water recycling, and the engineering used to build critical infrastructure.
With this program, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts hope to inspire careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by offering resources to schools, such as in-classroom presentations, bus tours of its wastewater treatment facility in Carson (one of the largest in the country), and visits to a cutting-edge water purification facility.
Learn more about the Clearwater Outreach Program here.
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CLEAR OUT HAZARDOUS AND ELECTRONIC WASTE AT AN LACSD DISPOSAL EVENT | | |
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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.
Learn about the upcoming events here.
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LEARN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF GROUND WATER THROUGH WRD'S EDUCATION PROGRAM | |
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The Water Replenishment District loves to share their passion for water and water education with teachers and students of all ages! Its education program offers an array of programs featuring interactive student activities that touch on interesting topics, such as the importance of groundwater, water treatment and resource conservation.
WRD'S Education Program Includes:
- In-Classroom visits
- Science Night
- Water Treatment Facility tours
- Health Fairs
- Eco Gardener classes
- Student Art Calendar Contest
- Annual Groundwater Festival
Learn more about what the education program offers here.
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INCREASES TO THE METRO EXPRESS LANES TOLL-RATE
HELP TO MANAGE CONGESTION
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As of November 20, 2023, Metro ExpressLanes increased the maximum toll rate from $2.40 per mile to $2.50 per mile. These changes are necessary to continue to manage congestion and provide a safe, reliable and predictable commute.
Please note, in order to use Metro ExpressLanes, you must have a valid FasTrak® transponder mounted in your vehicle at the time of travel.
For more information click here.
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CAPTURE RAINWATER TO CONSERVE NATURE'S MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE
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The South Bay Rainwater Harvesting Program provides helpful information and resources for homeowners on how to capture rainwater for use in the garden, patio or other places on a property.
Learn more ways to conserve nature's most precious resource here.
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BECOME MORE WATER-EFFICIENT WITH
EIGHT TIPS FROM LADWP
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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power offer simple tips to help save water in your home, as well as help you save money.
- Replace sprinkler heads with high-efficiency nozzles
- Shorten irrigation times by two minutes per station each watering day
- Wash a full load of laundry instead of two half loads
- Run a full dishwasher load instead of handwashing
- Shorten your shower from 10 minutes to five minutes
- Turn off the water when you brush your teeth
- Fix leaks around your home
- Follow current watering restrictions and recommendations
Small changes to your water habits can add up to big savings. Do you know how much water you use and where you can cut back? To help you conserve water, adopt changes to live a more conservation-focused lifestyle at home.
For more detail on how to become water-efficient click here.
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SOUTH BAY ENERGY AND CLIMATE RECOGNITION PROGRAM AWARD CEREMONY | |
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The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) in partnership with the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN), recognized South Bay cities for their efforts in pursuing energy-efficiency initiatives and sustainability-related tasks over the past year as part of the inaugural “South Bay Energy and Climate Recognition Program.” Taking home gold-level achievement are the cities of Carson, Hawthorne and Rolling Hills Estates.
Read more about the program and ceremony here and check out pictures of all awarded cities on our Instagram.
To learn more about the SoCalRen click here.
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Pictured Above: Left to right: Jacki Bacharach, executive director, SBCCOG; Jonathan Parfrey, keynote speaker, executive director, Climate Resolve; Leah Myhre, project manager, SoCalREN. | |
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SAVE MONEY THROUGH SoCalRENS
KITS FOR KIDS PROGRAM
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The Kits for Kids Program introduces third and fourth graders at participating schools to perform an interactive scavenger hunt and receive energy-efficient items at no cost that can help their families save energy and money.
During the program each household installs the items in their home. Each enrolled classroom is eligible to receive a $1,000 grant if 65% of students provide proof of installation. Learn more here.
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SBCCOG VOLUNTEERS OFFER INVALUABLE ASSISTANCE AND ENERGY TO OUR PROGRAMS | |
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ENTER THE SBESC 20TH ANNIVERSARY
"SOUTH BAY SUSTAINABILITY IN ACTION" PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
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As the South Bay Cities Council of Governments continues its celebration of the 20th anniversary of its South Bay Environmental Services Center (SBESC) program, it invites the members of the community to submit photos that demonstrate sustainable action in their cities and the South Bay.
Creativity is welcome. Ideas include replacing grass with drought-tolerant plants, planting a tree, taking part in a beach cleanup, installing solar panels and collecting water in a rain barrel. We want to see examples of good stewardship of this beautiful place we call the South Bay.
Entries must be received by 5 p.m., on January 10.
For more information and to submit your entry, visit here.
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LEARN ABOUT SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES | |
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SANITATION DISTRICTS OFFER WORK OPPORTUNITIES THAT
POSITIVELY IMPACT PUBLIC HEALTH
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Los Angeles Sanitation Districts is offering work opportunities that keep people safe, protect the environment and provide opportunities for professional growth.
For a full lists of job openings visit here.
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