Generation Water

02/12/2013

This was worth sharing!

Are you ready for some AWWA Valentine's love? "You had us at tap water drinker."

02/11/2013

The event was a great success thanks to the support of our dedicated volunteers.

02/08/2013

The Hyperion Treatment Plant: Water use efficiency at its finest.

The Official Blog of Three Squares Inc.

02/07/2013

The City of Los Angeles has given its website a makeover. Learn about its commitment to the environment and water conservation efforts.

Link

02/04/2013

Generation Water was featured in the LA Times for its LA Rain Gardens Program. In case you missed it, it's posted on our website.

Generation Water is an award-winning social enterprise in Los Angeles, California, that uses innovative approaches to conserve water through sustainable landscaping, irrigation efficiency, and habitat restoration. Together, these services form our workforce development program, which helps prepare t...

02/02/2013

Do you know what xeriscape means? What would you say if someone asked you for the definition of brackish?

MWD's glossary of water terms is a great resource for anyone who wants to better understand the water industry and speak the language.

Abandoned well—A well whose use has been permanently discontinued or which is in a state of disrepair such that it cannot be used for its intended purpose. Abatement—Reducing the degree or intensity of, or eliminating, pollution.Acid—A substance that has the ability to react with bases to form salt....

01/30/2013

In 2011, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) published a report titled, "After the Storm: How Green Infrastructure Can Effectively Manage Stormwater Runoff From Roads and Highways."

Has your city addressed the issues discussed in this report?

NRDC: How Green Infrastructure Can Effectively Manage Stormwater Runoff from Roads and Highways

01/28/2013

USEPA scientist, Dr. B. Shuster talks about how green infrastructure techniques can help reduce stormwater runoff:

http://ow.ly/hciYY

There are approximately 800 cities and towns across the country that still rely on combined sewer systems. These systems increasingly put clean water at risk...

01/25/2013

The little known secret to a longer life? A modern water system:

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Cheers to longevity!

01/19/2013

The Los Angeles Aqueduct was built 100 years ago and still provides critical water to millions of people.

This great History Channel video provides insight about this engineering wonder: http://ow.ly/gWHt3

In the early 20th century, engineer William Mulholland designed and oversaw the construction of an aqueduct that channeled water from the Owens Valley region of California to the growing city of Los Angeles.

01/16/2013

Join Generation Water for the 2nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service:

Date: Monday, January 21, 2013
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
RSVP: [email protected]

01/14/2013

Information on wild California plants for conservation, education, and appreciation:

http://www.calflora.org/