September is National Preparedness Month | |
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September, 2023
Save Water, Energy, Money and the Environment
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Learn Seven Tips for Slashing Your
Water Bill
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LADWP Offers $25,000 Rebate Incentive to Replace Your Grass | |
Apply Now For Employment Opportunities | |
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WEST BASIN INVITES COMMUNITY TO
WATER HARVEST FESTIVAL IN EL SEGUNDO
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The West Basin Municipal Water District will host the 2023 Water Harvest festival at the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility in El Segundo, Calif. on Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The free, family-friendly event brings the community together for a fun-filled day of water education and activities.
West Basin water professionals will provide tours of their renowned water recycling facility. Water educators will perform stage shows, and nearly 30 booths will feature local partners. Games, kids costume contest, and opportunity drawings will offer fun prizes to participants.
Visit www.westbasin.org/waterharvest for details and ongoing event updates.
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PUBLIC TOURS OPEN AT BIXBY MARSHLAND | |
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Did you know that in addition to operating wastewater and solid waste facilities, the Sanitation Districts own and maintain a marshland?
The Bixby Marshland, a 17-acre marsh, is located to the northwest of 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.
The marshland will be open on October 7, 2023 from 8 a.m.-noon.
Learn more here.
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ENTER WRD'S STUDENT ART CONTEST | |
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The Water Replenishment District needs your creativity to spread the word on the importance of water and water conservation in the 9th annual Student Art Contest.
If you have a K-6 grade student from the WRD service area, they have a chance to win a $75 Amazon Gift Card*, a certificate of achievement, other school-related prizes, and have their artwork published in WRD's 2024 Water Awareness Calendar.
WRD will be accepting submissions until November 5, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
Learn more here.
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TORRANCE OFFERS SEVEN TIPS TO
REDUCE YOUR WATER BILL
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The city of Torrance continues to encourage residents to conserve and preserve our precious water supply.
The governor recently called upon all Californians to reduce water use by 15% to mitigate drought impacts. While it's unknown how long the drought will last, Torrance Public Works reminds residents that every drop saved today can be used tomorrow. Although there has been major progress in reducing water use, they emphasize that we all need to do more.
Torrance offers seven tips for reducing water consumption and saving on your water bill:
- Eliminate over-watering and excessive runoff from landscapes
- Limit outdoor watering duration time
- Don't water between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Don't wash down hard or paved surfaces
- Don't water outdoors for a minimum of 48 hours after a measurable rain event
- Don't water outdoors more than three days per week
- Fix all leaks promptly
Read full article and learn more here.
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METRO C-LINE SERVICE RESUMES SEPTEMBER 25 | |
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Regular C Line service will resume at the beginning of service on Mon, Sep. 25, following long-term overhead power line upgrades.
As Metro's C Line approaches its 30th anniversary, the C Line service has been suspended intermittently at select stations for these repairs. This impacts the western segment of the line between The Hawthorne/Lennox and Redondo Beach Station. Metro personnel are on hand to assist at all stations while they are undergoing this work.
Read full article and learn more here.
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HARVESTING RAINWATER IS SIMPLE
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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. Harvesting rain is a simple, low-cost way to save money on water bills, provide fresh soft water for your plants, and be a steward of your local watershed.
Learn more ways to conserve nature's most precious resource here.
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LADWP OFFERS REBATES FOR
A SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE
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Take advantage of LADWP’s most popular water conservation program.
Transform your lawn and create a sustainable landscape that includes:
- California Friendly® plants, including native species, appropriate for the Los Angeles climate
- Mulch and other groundcover to help retain moisture in the soil
- A rain capturing feature like a rain garden, rain barrel, cistern, infiltration trench or vegetated swale
- Drip irrigation (as needed)
A sustainable landscape will help you save on your water bill by reducing your water use. You will also help recharge the groundwater, reduce urban runoff and enhance wildlife habitat—overall benefiting yourself and the Los Angeles watershed.
Learn more here.
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SMART POWER STRIPS OFFER SIMPLE WAYS TO SAVE | |
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People love their devices. From televisions and computers to video game consoles, smartphones, and tablets, our homes are packed with electronics that help us work, learn, play and relax. A recent study estimated that in the United States, the average person has nearly eight networked devices.
But all these products require energy—and many continue to draw power even when they are switched off or in sleep mode. This is known as a vampire load and can account for as much as 10% of your monthly energy bill, or $200 in yearly energy costs.
That’s where smart power strips come in. Read full article here.
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SAVE MONEY AND HELP FAMILIES THROUGH THE KITS FOR KIDS PROGRAM | |
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The SoCalREN Kits for Kids Program introduces third and fourth-grade students to energy efficiency.
Participating schools 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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JOIN THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK | |
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The California Green Business Program (CAGBN) is a network of local programs operated by counties and cities throughout California. Businesses in El Segundo, Hawthorne and Torrance are eligible to join the CAGBN.
Businesses that apply receive personal attention from the public agencies and utilities that serve them. The program is funded by grassroots contributions from local government and utility partners to make it accessible to small to medium-sized businesses in California.
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Participation is free and easy.
To learn more and apply, go to the California Green Business Network website, or contact Martha Segovia for help getting registered, and start saving today at
310-371-7222 or
martha@southbaycities.org.
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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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