News from the South Bay Environmental Services Center: May, 2023

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May is Bike Month

May, 2023

Save Water, Energy, Money and the Environment

Get Educated About Your Water at Free, Community Workshops

West Basin provides free water education for the community as an opportunity to learn about the challenges of reliable water, what West Basin is doing to meet future needs, and how residents can get involved.

Next West Basin Chat:

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

from 6-6:30 p.m.

For more information on classes, tours and online chats offered by West Basin Click Here.

Take a Free Zoom Webinar to Learn About Sustainable Landscaping

Take advantage of the many conservation programs and water efficient landscape classes offered by the City of Torrance and the Metropolitan Water District.

Current workshops include the following:

Garden Design Workshop, May 17, 6-7:30 p.m.

Turf: Remove, Replace, or Maintain Organically, June 14 6-7p.m.

For more information on these classes

Click Here or call the South Bay Cities Council of Governments at 310-371-7222.

Get Rolling with Metro

Bike Month is a special time to celebrate all things biking across Los Angeles County.

Bikes are a sustainable, healthy and integral part of making Los Angeles a greener city. Join Metro in celebrating Bike Month however you can.

Upcoming Bike Month Events

Ocean Front Walk & Navy Pop-Up

Beach season is all year long in Venice. Visit the team at Ocean Front Walk & Navy on Sunday, May 28, from noon to 2 p.m. Learn how you can use Metro Bike Share for oceanfront bike rides all year long.

For more event information Click Here.

Take a Tour to Learn How Sanitation Districts Protects Public Health

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts converts wastewater into recycled water and also manages our solid waste. Take a group or public tour to see first-hand how the process works.

All tours last approximately one to two hours, depending on the facility being toured. Adults and children of at least 10 years of age are welcome to attend.

For more information Click Here.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Offers Free Webinars on Water Conservation and Turf Removal Rebates

LADWP’s Water Conservation Group is proud to offer webinars to help your household conserve water and become more water efficient.

Learn how to receive free water conservation devices. All customers are encouraged to attend to learn the many ways to save water and money.

The next upcoming workshop takes place on June 8, 2023 at 7 p.m. For more information on this event and to register.

Click Here.

Sustainability and Clean Energy Pathways Explored Green Leaders Summit

As part of Los Angeles County’s Workforce Training and Education programs, the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN), in partnership with the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), hosted the inaugural 2023 Future Green Leaders Summit on March 15, 2023. The event took place at the LA Convention Center.

The Summit hosted 1,800 LAUSD middle school students from historically underserved communities to expose them to and educate them about green career pathways in sustainability and clean energy.

The event featured exhibition booths, speakers, workshops, hands-on activities, and discussion sessions related to energy sector careers.

SoCalREN has found that students already have limiting beliefs about their career once they enter high school due to existing career exposure, limited mentorship in the STEM field, and the lack of available curriculum for teachers.

Because energy efficiency is one of the fastest growing career fields in California, it is vital that students get the chance to explore the opportunities presented by sustainability and clean energy career pathways.

SoCalREN, a partner of South Bay Cities of Governments, is proud to be part of the solution. Learn about SoCalREN and its no-cost services for students, families, small businesses, public agencies and more here.

To find out if your agency is eligible Click Here.

Did You Know?

May is National Bike Month. It started being promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast since 1956.

Click Here for the May 2023 Calendar of Events and Workshops

What is the Green Business Program?

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.