tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.comments2023-10-26T03:24:30.551-07:00LA Team EffortLA Stormwater Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15657222542450878343noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-18170152039921370172012-08-01T08:58:23.272-07:002012-08-01T08:58:23.272-07:00Thanks for the nice comment, Hanna! Our blog has m...Thanks for the nice comment, Hanna! Our blog has moved to www.lastormwater.org/blog Stay tuned for more information on stormwater pollution prevention practices, water saving tips, events, contests and more on our new blog and Facebook page: www.facebook.com/lastormwaterprogramLA Stormwater Programhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15657222542450878343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-65954539934980529892012-08-01T06:39:21.413-07:002012-08-01T06:39:21.413-07:00That sounds like a great project! Aside from the f...That sounds like a great project! Aside from the fact that it will lessen the source of disease in that place, the other species living there will also have their share of good environment. I'm most excited to see park btw! <br /><br />-Hannastormwaterhttp://www.epacampus.com/stormwater-management-erosion-control-training.cfmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-6461512046541344882011-11-30T14:54:03.311-08:002011-11-30T14:54:03.311-08:00Thanks for the comment, Jackie! Stay tuned for mor...Thanks for the comment, Jackie! Stay tuned for more information on stormwater pollution and pollution prevention practices on our new blog at www.lastormwater.org/blog or facebook.com/lastormwaterprogramLA Stormwater Programhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15657222542450878343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-72926889290919952182011-11-30T14:11:38.570-08:002011-11-30T14:11:38.570-08:00Sure is amazing how a neglect to proper stormwater...Sure is amazing how a neglect to proper <a href="http://www.dandyproducts.com/SedimentControl/StormwaterControl.aspx" rel="nofollow">stormwater control</a> for a small river or lake can lead to potentially dangerous drinking water! Thanks for the good read.<br />-JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-7776989121992824342011-09-12T14:54:49.071-07:002011-09-12T14:54:49.071-07:00Thanks, Jack! Our blog has moved to www.lastormwat...Thanks, Jack! Our blog has moved to www.lastormwater.org/blog Please make sure to follow us there to stay updated on stormwater prevention practices, water saving tips, events, contests and more!LA Stormwater Programhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15657222542450878343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-77182697748724996582011-09-12T14:47:32.186-07:002011-09-12T14:47:32.186-07:00Interesting interview about the challenges of deve...Interesting interview about the challenges of developing effective <a href="http://www.dandyproducts.com" rel="nofollow">stormwater control</a> practices for the great city of LA. Glad that you were able to post the interview.<br />-JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-16418800193607277722011-08-31T08:31:34.655-07:002011-08-31T08:31:34.655-07:00Hi Water Tanks! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! ...Hi Water Tanks! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Check out updated information about our rainwater harvesting program on our new blog! <br /><br />Stay up to date with our program efforts, contests and tips to protect our water quality at www.lastormwater.org/blogLA Stormwater Programhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15657222542450878343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-75038798913988285892011-08-31T03:18:05.159-07:002011-08-31T03:18:05.159-07:00Nice to see some good measures are being taken for...Nice to see some good measures are being taken for solving the problem of water shortage which is becoming common in most of the modern cities.Water tankshttp://superwall.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-88178749363024950132011-08-08T12:41:54.987-07:002011-08-08T12:41:54.987-07:00Thanks for sharing your cleanup event with us, San...Thanks for sharing your cleanup event with us, Santa Monica Baykeeper! Our blog has moved to www.lastormwater.org/blog so please follow us and update us on your events there.<br /><br />Thanks!LA Stormwater Programhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15657222542450878343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-22361487592767566892011-08-08T11:07:55.333-07:002011-08-08T11:07:55.333-07:00Please join us in Coastal Clean-Up Day at Dockweil...Please join us in Coastal Clean-Up Day at Dockweiler Beach and help keep our beaches clean.<br /><br />http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/61632326?access_key=key-16yu38n3qc1rzpyotfnlSanta Monica Baykeeperhttp://www.smbaykeeper.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-28152619646034417342010-10-20T09:39:47.099-07:002010-10-20T09:39:47.099-07:00It is great to see that other parts of the world a...It is great to see that other parts of the world are harvesting rainwater!LA Stormwater Programhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15657222542450878343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-25508545179238741452010-10-15T08:20:50.773-07:002010-10-15T08:20:50.773-07:00It is a pity that all countries do not embrace the...It is a pity that all countries do not embrace the idea of rainwater harvesting like India does. In Bangalore, rainwater harvesting is mandatory now for new buildings and even for existing ones over a certain size.Rainwater Harvestinghttp://oasis-rainharvesting.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-211801139097903832010-08-04T01:16:15.815-07:002010-08-04T01:16:15.815-07:00Even Bangalore has a rainwater harvesting programm...Even Bangalore has a rainwater harvesting programme now.<br />Good news for the Planet.Rainwarer harvesting all over the worldhttp://oasis-rainharvesting.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-82120397153088390562010-05-27T16:54:00.785-07:002010-05-27T16:54:00.785-07:00Hi Lou, thanks for sharing your Kids Ocean Day exp...Hi Lou, thanks for sharing your Kids Ocean Day experiences with us! It’s great to hear everyone can enjoy and learn from the event.LA Stormwater Programhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15657222542450878343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-84340695493007901002010-05-27T15:54:05.690-07:002010-05-27T15:54:05.690-07:00I have volunteers for this event for several year....I have volunteers for this event for several year. The children work hard to clean the beach and learn a lot for their efforts. It is heartwarming to see the smiles on their faces.Lounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-493565383483361332010-04-27T10:12:44.361-07:002010-04-27T10:12:44.361-07:00Hi Leonel, at this time it is the City of LA that ...Hi Leonel, at this time it is the City of LA that has plans to expand the LA Rainwater Harvesting Program. If you would like information on how to harvest your own rainwater, please check out the LA Rainwater Harvesting website http://www.larainwaterharvesting.org/ which has a how-to-guide and list of rain barrel manufacturers.LA Stormwater Programhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15657222542450878343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-31766483456052702782010-04-26T18:37:03.949-07:002010-04-26T18:37:03.949-07:00Will this program be made available countywide as ...Will this program be made available countywide as well? Let this be THE MODEL for the whole country.leonelhttp://granjaguar96@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-75007031990392540572010-04-26T09:12:45.219-07:002010-04-26T09:12:45.219-07:00Thank you Amy for sharing your suggestion for a lo...Thank you Amy for sharing your suggestion for a low impact design when thinking of a green driveway project! It’s great that you are thinking of reducing waste in the landfill too! And remember, it’s always a good idea to check with the City of LA Department of Building and Safety first before moving forward with an improvement project.LA Stormwater Programhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15657222542450878343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-66583461487409426752010-04-23T21:25:45.651-07:002010-04-23T21:25:45.651-07:00How about reducing you landfill contributions from...How about reducing you landfill contributions from ripping up your old concrete driveway by modifying it instead. Get a qualified person to saw cut the existing concrete into large, paver type patterns. The lines cut out can have the soil beneath loosened, amended, and planted or put it in gravel. Either way, there will be more pervious surface. The existing driveway/surface took resources toamy S.http://aeschulenberg@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-56434741724916751312010-04-22T11:08:45.117-07:002010-04-22T11:08:45.117-07:00Hi Michael, you can check out http://www.larainwat...Hi Michael, you can check out http://www.larainwaterharvesting.org which features our newly released how-to-guide and a list of rain barrel manufacturers (http://www.larainwaterharvesting.org/images/Rain%20Barrel%20Retailers_2.10.10.pdf).LA Stormwater Programhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15657222542450878343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-77781104729902901592010-04-22T10:59:45.949-07:002010-04-22T10:59:45.949-07:00I live in East LA and have been wanting to do this...I live in East LA and have been wanting to do this for some time. I have been collecting rain in trash cans, then siphoning it out onto our lawn and garden. Could you name the place that has $10 rain barrels?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12438560668767901392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-65168177361081026812010-04-22T08:58:56.527-07:002010-04-22T08:58:56.527-07:00It’s great to hear you are using so many rain barr...It’s great to hear you are using so many rain barrels, Theodore! Thanks for your input on the City’s recommendations to expand the Rainwater Harvesting Program. The hope is to select the most effective program that every resident can participate in. Stay tuned for more information.LA Stormwater Programhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15657222542450878343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-68641564509498981162010-04-22T08:55:32.252-07:002010-04-22T08:55:32.252-07:00Hi George, thanks for sharing your thoughts on the...Hi George, thanks for sharing your thoughts on the plans for citywide roll-out of the Rainwater Harvesting Program! Not to worry, as more information on the plan becomes available we will post it on our blog and send it out in emails.LA Stormwater Programhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15657222542450878343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-24862210490152591722010-04-21T21:33:36.557-07:002010-04-21T21:33:36.557-07:00I now have eight rain barrels and it is amazing ho...I now have eight rain barrels and it is amazing how fast they fill up when it rains. I paid $50 each for the first two but later found a place in the valley that was selling them for $10 each. They are all the blue plastic barrels. The cheaper ones don't have removable lids, but who cares. If they are selling them for $10, the cities should be able to provide free rain barrels to anyone Theodore R. Corwinhttp://www.DoctorCorwin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856065102439069019.post-47229487496212614472010-04-21T19:06:05.653-07:002010-04-21T19:06:05.653-07:00rain barrel rebates is a good idea, but please don...rain barrel rebates is a good idea, but please don't limit information to facebook. I'm one of countless who refuse to use such sites. How about just emailing latest info to those of us on your list.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943860124080391314noreply@blogger.com