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Posted on 5/21/2013
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO UPDATE IRWMP
The Greater Los Angeles County Integrated Regional Water Management (GLAC IRWM) group intends to update the GLAC IRWM Plan, first published in 2006. A public hearing will take place on May 22, 2013, 9:30 a.m. at West Basin Municipal Water District, 17140 S. Avalon Blvd., Suite 201 Carson CA 90746. more...
  
  
  
Posted on 5/9/2013
JOIN IN ON THE 24TH ANNUAL GREAT LOS ANGELES RIVER CLEANUP
Taking place at five different sites along the L.A. River, volunteers will collect and sort trash from 9:00 to noon on Saturday, May 18. Join the many more...
  
  
  
Posted on 5/8/2013
ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST CALLS ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Three new projects are underway by the Angeles National Forest. Two of these are trail maintenance events, and the other is a volunteer work party on the historic Ridge Route near Gorman, CA. more...
  
  
  
Posted on 5/6/2013
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROLE IN THE DELTA
Join us for the next Watershed Symposium on Southern California's Role in the Delta, May 21st at Burbank Water & Power's Eco Campus. more...
  
  
  
Posted on 5/1/2013
WOMEN IN GREEN FORUM TO BE HELD IN LOS ANGELES!
The Women in Green Conference, west coast event, will be held August 28, 2013, in Los Angeles, bringing together professionals from all aspects of the environmental industry to discuss the latest clean tech innovations, develop powerful professional networks, and build upon each other's successes. more...
  
  
  
Posted on 4/30/2013
L.A. COUNTY ADOPTS THE 2012 BICYCLE MASTER PLAN
The County Board of Supervisors adopted the 2012 Bicycle Master Plan on March 13, 2012, replacing the 1975 Plan. more...
  
  
  
Posted on 4/23/2013
MAY 15 2013 FIRE SUMMIT TO FOCUS ON WATER RESOURCES
Water... we drink it, cook with it, grow our food with it, bathe with it, play in it, and suppress fire with it; essentially life on this planet depends on water. more...
  
  
  
Posted on 4/23/2013
OF BROOMSTICKS AND BIKES ALONG THE LOS ANGELES RIVER
NBC Universal has agreed to put $13.5 million into an effort to revitalize the L.A. River, completing a miles-long stretch of the river bikeway. more...
  
  
  
Posted on 4/22/2013
NEW ISSUE OF OUR WATERSHEDWISE MAGAZINE NOW AVAILABLE
The spring edition of our quarterly magazine, WatershedWise, is now available online. This issue highlights outcomes from the "The Mediterranean City: A Conference on Climate Change Adaptation" and ongoing climate change adaptation efforts in Southern California. more...
  
  
  
Posted on 4/9/2013
VOTE NOW FOR A REVITALIZED LA RIVER WATERSHED!
By 2050, we want LA to be a model of environmental quality. Help us make it happen: watch the video and vote now! http://myla2050.maker.good.is/projects/pulseoflosangeles?sort=popular more...
  
  
  
Posted on 4/3/2013
MRCA RIVER STAKEHOLDERS MEETING APRIL 9
On April 9, the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority will hold an orientation meeting to provide river service providers a broad overview of the park management practices for new river recreation zone. more...
  
  
  
Posted on 3/21/2013
TRANSPORTATION CHOICES SUMMIT APRIL 23 IN SACRAMENTO
We're all interested in transportation - right? This is an opportunity to join leading advocates in Sacramento to ensure effective state policies for public transit, great walking and bicycling, and affordable homes. more...
  
  
  
Posted on 3/21/2013
MICHAEL DRENNAN JOINS BLACK AND VEATCH
Congratulations to Council Vice President Michael Drennan on joining Black and Veatch! more...
  
  
  
Posted on 3/20/2013
WATERSHED WISE LANDSCAPE PROGRAM OFFERS G3 CLASSES
Green Gardens Group is offering workshop/classes on April 5, 6, & 7 in Calabasas. Friday is a Core Concepts Workshop and Saturday and Sunday are Communications Workshops. more...
  
  
  
Posted on 3/20/2013
WOW! 10TH ANNUAL THEODORE PAYNE GARDEN TOUR!
Lovers of wild flowers and native plants, this is it! The Theodore Payne Foundation offers a two-day self-guided journey through 35+ Los Angeles-area home gardens. Spectacular! more...
  
  
  
Posted on 3/6/2013
LA BUSINESS COUNCIL PRESENTS ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT
Exciting speakers at this summit include U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra, Governor Jerry Brown and Mayor Antion Villaraigosa, headlining an outstanding more...
  
  
  
Posted on 3/6/2013
11TH ANNUAL WATERSHED DAY AT THE CAPITOL
The California Watershed Network again hosts Watershed Day at the Capitol, on April 24, 2013, a program in Sacramento featuring outstanding speakers, more...
  
  
  
Posted on 2/28/2013
SPECIAL ST. PADDY'S DAY LA RIVER TOUR!
Sunday March 17 from 9am to 5pm, Hidden L.A. will lead you on a special St. Paddy's Day tour of the LA River from Griffith Park to Long Beach. more...
  
  
  
Posted on 2/28/2013
FREE SCREENING AND DISCUSSION OF FILM WATERSHED
The Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains and Pepperdine University are hosting "Watershed - Exploring a New Water Ethic for the New West" on Thursday March 7 at 7:00 pm. more...
  
  
  
Posted on 2/14/2013
AD HOC LA RIVER COMMITTEE SEEKS REPORT COMMENTS
The City of LA is seeking comments on the DRAFT Report on the Los Angeles River Recreational Zone Pilot Program, dated Jan. 15, 2013. Two meetings are planned: more...
  
  
  
Posted on 2/13/2013
NORTHEAST LA RIVERFRONT COLLABORATIVE FORMED
On Feb. 14, at 9:30 AM, a new $2.25 million community challenge planning grant will be announced at a press event at Marsh Park, Elysian Valley, Los Angeles. more...
  
  
  
Posted on 2/13/2013
MERCED RIVER DRAFT PLAN PRESENTATION MARCH 26!
Come to the L.A. River Center to hear the presentation of the Merced River Draft Plan. The merced River runs through the hear of Yosemite Valley; the plan will guide management for the next 15 - 20 years. more...
  
  
  
Posted on 2/6/2013
JOIN THE LARGEST CLIMATE RALLY IN LOS ANGELES HISTORY!
Crippling draught. Devastating wildfires. Super-storm Sandy. Climate Change has come home -- and the people of the United States and beyond get it. On Sunday, February 17th, the largest climate rally ever is planned for Los Angeles, with a companion event happening in Washington DC. Hope to see you there! more...
  
  
  
Posted on 2/5/2013
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC FEBRUARY LECTURES
Thursdays, Feb. 7, 21 and 28, the Aquarium of the Pacific presents lectures and book signings on subjects ranging from native seaweeds and the changing nature of California's coasts and ocean, to a new vision of the universe! more...
  
  
  
Posted on 1/22/2013
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS FOR "HEADWATERS TO OCEAN (H2O)" CONFERENCE
The 2013 "Headwaters to Ocean (H2O)" Conference is making a Call for Presentations. The conference will be held May 28 - 30, 2013 in San Diego, CA. The deadline for submitting abstracts is February 8, 2013. more...
  
  
  
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