World Water Day as declared by the UN is March 22nd. This year the UN has named Glacier Preservation as the theme. We celebrate World Water Day to draw attention to the fact that water is finite, yet water is life, sustaining us all. How do we balance the two? We...
Water sustains life, connects communities, and shapes our future—yet Los Angeles has long relied on distant sources, often at the expense of Indigenous people, their sacred territories, and delicate ecosystems. It’s time to reimagine a future built on sustainable,...
Save California Salmon is hosting a new webinar series on Water Protection and public processes. This series is focused on Northern California water use related to big Bureau of Reclamation Projects, public input processes, and tools to get involved. Feel free to...
2025 is the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation (IYGP2025) by the United Nations General Assembly to "highlight the importance of glaciers and ensure that those relying on them, and those affected by cryospheric processes, receive the necessary hydrological,...
ICO’S MISSION STATEMENT The Los Angeles Inspiring Connections Outdoors (Angeles Chapter) serves as a bridge that enables underserved youth, disabled individuals, and others to visit and develop an appreciation for our natural environment. We work with schools,...
Oroville Dam Spillway. Trees burnt during Woolsey Fire. As the chair of the Water Committee, I am always being invited to participate in something or show up somewhere. I try very hard to meet the demand, knowing that there is always a connection to be made when you...
This World Water Day, learn about the history of water in Los Angeles with Angeles Chapter Water Committee Chair and Co-Chair of the Sierra Club CA Water Committee Charming Evelyn, and California Naturalist and Environmental Educator Jason Wise. Directed and edited by...
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power On Monday, January 6, the first forecasted strong windstorm of the year was expected to bring damaging winds of 50-80 miles per hour. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and our employees had prepared for...
WRD’s service area map and the geographical locations of its facilities in Southern Los Angeles County. The Water Replenishment District (WRD) has a rich history of successful groundwater management, ensuring a sustainable water supply for 4 million people in Southern...
The Dust Bowl was one of the most difficult times in American history. Farmers had made some mistakes with their techniques, including believing that “rain follows the plow” and not using dry land techniques which led to an increase in soil erosion. When severe...