Metro Hosts
I-405/Wilmington Project Public Meeting - Tomorrow, Sept. 17
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Get Tips for Sustainable
Pest Management
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See NEW South Bay Pest Management Webpage!
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Sign Up: Firescaping Workshop - September 19
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Attend: Water Harvest - October 5
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Public Invited to Hear Metro's Plans for
for I-405/Wilmington Improvement Project
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Metro has a plan to make it easier to get around L.A., with projects that improve mobility, accessibility and safety. The stretch of freeway on I-405 from Wilmington Avenue to Main Street experiences heavy traffic flow, with more than 300,000 vehicles traversing daily. This makes it one of the busiest sections in the L.A. area.
Metro is formally initiating studies for the I-405 from Wilmington Avenue to Main Street Improvements Project. It would like your input on the proposed project improvements, which include two build alternatives and one no-build alternative. The formal scoping period for the project will occur through Thursday, October 10th.
Metro invites you to attend a scoping meeting to learn more about the project.
Meeting #1 is tomorrow
Tuesday, September 17
noon-1:30 p.m.
Webinar link: bit.ly/405WilmingtonMeeting
Meeting #2 (in-person)
Thursday, September 19, 2024
6-7:30 p.m.
Carson Event Center
The scoping meetings will kick-off community involvement in the project and provide the opportunity for learning more about the project’s proposed alternatives, meet the project team, and provide comments. Visit: metro.net/405Wilmington for more information.
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Master Sustainable Pest Management | |
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Protect People and Pets While Managing Pests at Home
Nobody wants to share their home or garden with pests, but using chemical pesticides to manage them can be unhealthy and is often ineffective.
Fortunately, there are many effective sustainable pest management techniques that don’t include use of chemical pesticides.
Sustainable pest management avoids harming people, pets, beneficial garden insects, and aquatic life in our local creeks, lakes and ocean waters.
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Three Tips for Sustainable Pest Management:
- Prevention is the key. Eliminating pest access to food, water and shelter in your home and garden will deter unwanted guests.
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If pests do become a problem, deploy sustainable methods to control them before resorting to pesticides.
- If chemical control becomes necessary, follow best practices to protect human health and the environment.
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West Basin Hosts Firescaping Workshop in Rancho Palos Verdes - Thursday, September 19 |
What is firescaping?
Firescaping uses landscaping techniques and native plants to protect your home from wildfires. These practices, along with smart irrigation systems can help safeguard your home, use less water, and save money on your water bill.
Why is firescaping important?
California has dry, windy and often hot weather conditions from spring through fall. These specific conditions in combination with climate change, can produce moderate to severe wildfires.
Firescaping allows you to:
- Identify high-risk landscapes
- Learn which plants and building materials help minimize damage
- Get tips for reducing your fire risk
- Make your home firefighter-accessible
Register here for the Firescaping Workshop. We hope to see you there!
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Attend: West Basin Municipal District's
Water Harvest Festival - Saturday, October 5
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The West Basin Municipal Water District will host its annual Water Harvest festival on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility in El Segundo.
Registration NOT needed to attend event.
This free, family-friendly event features interactive learning opportunities and entertainment focused on making water sustainability and conservation a way of life for Californians.
For event information, please visit the Water Harvest event page HERE.
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REGISTER TODAY
Please join us and our WRD partners on Saturday, October 12, 2024, for a free Rainwater Capture workshop hosted by the Water Replenishment District of Southern California and Madrona Marsh Nature Center.
We do get rain in California, but unfortunately, the amount we hold on to is minimal. This webinar focuses on best management practices for passive and active capturing of rainwater in the landscape. Join us and learn about:
- Criteria and considerations in selecting a rainwater capture method
- Working with cisterns
- Designing swales and berms (calculations, setbacks, installation)
- Directing water into rain gardens
The class is free, but advance registration is required. Please make sure to sign up below.
Start time is 10 am. Doors will be opening a few minutes early to make sure you have plenty of time to get settled. Hope to see you there.
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Read: Metro's 10-Year Strategic Plan | |
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The Metro Vision 2028 Plan (“Plan”) is the agency-wide strategic
plan that creates the foundation for transforming mobility in Los Angeles County (LA County) over the next 10 years.
Based on more than a year of outreach, it sets the mission, vision, performance outcomes and goals for Metro and puts in motion specific initiatives and performance outcomes towards which Metro and its partners will strive in pursuit of a better transportation future.
For more details and information, please visit: METRO VISION 2028 STRATEGIC PLAN.
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Water Reuse Program
The Sanitation Districts own and operate one of the largest wastewater recycling programs in the world. They have a long history of providing affordable, high-quality recycled water to help meet the water supply needs within the Sanitation Districts’ service area.
Each day, the Sanitation Districts produce recycled water that is a safe, affordable and drought-resilient resource for residents and businesses. This water is used for industrial, commercial and recreational applications such as groundwater replenishment, agriculture irrigation, industrial processes, and irrigation of parks and schools.
READ MORE.
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Get A Refill of Recycled Water | |
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The City of Los Angeles is once again offering recycled water to all LADWP customers. Customers may fill up with recycled water for approved purposes free of charge.
Just bring your water containers with water-tight lids to one of the city’s Residential Recycled Water Fill Stations. To be eligible to receive free recycled water at the fill station, customers must complete a brief training at the site before filling up. Upon completion, participants can receive up to 300 gallons of disinfected tertiary recycled water per visit. Water filling station locations below.
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Los Angeles Zoo Parking Lot
- Open every Friday,
- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Locations closed on rainy days and holidays.
- Check ladwp.com/rwfs for updates.
5333 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
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Delano Park
- Open every Thursday,
- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Locations closed on rainy days and holidays.
- Check ladwp.com/rwfs for updates.
15100 Erwin Street
Van Nuys CA, 91411
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Three Back-to-School Energy Tips | |
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As kids return to school, families face different energy needs. Below are three energy adjustments to consider for your household.
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Lights Out - Since you’re home less, make sure to turn off and unplug all devices and turn off all lights when you leave the house to save energy.
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Go Electric - Choose ZEVs (zero-emission vehicles) for school commutes, including bikes and scooters. If picking up using a gas-powered car, turn off your ignition when idling to reduce harmful emissions.
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Time Energy Use - Try to limit energy use (washing clothes, AC usage, etc.) to the afternoon after school; this is when the grid is not at its highest demand (and most expensive).
Learn more about the importance of energy efficiency from our partners at the Southern California Regional Energy Network.
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Micromobility Legislative Tracker
Ever wonder how our legislators plan to address issues surrounding low-speed vehicles, mobility and traffic safety? In this legislative tracker feature (first featured in our Turtle Talk e-newsletter), we will spotlight a local, state or federal piece of legislation pertaining to low-speed travel in a quick, easy-to-understand explanation.
Assembly Bill 2583 authorized by Assemblymember Marc Berman, would lower school zone speed limits in California to 20 mph or less. It also authorizes local authorities to determine school zone time periods, rather than relying on "when children are present."
Research from the National Highway Safety Administrations shows that a pedestrian fatality is two times as likely when a person is struck by a vehicle moving at 25 mph. Lowering the school zone speed limit to 20 mph can significantly decrease the chances of severe injury and fatality among child pedestrians, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Upcoming SBCCOG Outreach Events | |
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Day of Peace
Celebrating United Nations International Day of Peace and
Jane Goodall's 90th Birthday with Dr. Jane Goodall
Saturday, September 21, 2024
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Point Fermin Park
807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro CA 90731
Family Fun Day in Lomita
Saturday, September 21, 2024
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lomita Railroad Museum
2137 250th Street, Lomita CA 90717
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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 HERE.
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Links to Partner Resources En Español:
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