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Safe, Clean Water Initiative

Promoting awareness of LA County’s efforts to modernize its water management system.

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Schools Offer Best Hope for L.A. Water Supplies

Mark Hedin -
A review of LA county’s ‘Safe Clean Water Program’ finds that public schools offer an attractive opportunity for gains on the county's water supplies.
Environment

County Supervisors Approve LA River Master Plan and Land Bank for Affordable Housing

Pilar Marrero -
County officials approved a revitalization plan for the LA River this week despite opposition from environmental and indigenous groups.
Environment

Los Angeles County Dives Into L.A. River Work

Mark Hedin -
Long-sought new plan sets table for 51 miles of possibilities.

Why Water Now Flows in East Porterville – Community Outreach the Key

Mark Hedin -
Prop. 1 funding has helped advance a long list of projects up and down the state to provide Californians safe drinking water.

New UCLA Study – State Makes Progress on Goal To Guarantee Water as a Human Right

Mark Hedin -
Study concludes CA is meeting or exceeding the explicit goals for funding improvements in disadvantaged communities.

Shifting The Sources Of Drinking Water In California

Jaya Padmanabhan -
Water conservation and recycling efforts are needed as Colorado River water levels drop.
Environment

San Jose Makes its Plans for Coyote Valley – Voters OK’d Millions for Green Space, Water Quality

Mark Hedin -
Under the watchful eyes of dozens of community activists, San Jose’s City Council held a study session Jan. 22 to discuss plans for Coyote Valley.

LA County Getting Ready to Deal with a Wet Winter, as Measure W Goes to the Voters

Jaya Padmanabhan -
Measure W — the Safe Clean Water Parcel Tax — is a November ballot measure that could provide the funding to implement modern solutions to LA’s water problems.

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