Councilmember Bill Rosendahl and the non-profit organization Arts:Earth Partnership (AEP) announced a new initiative today that will help business owners in the local arts community green their facilities, save precious resources and money, and become a more sustainable operation in the 11th District. Rosendahl worked with the Department of Cultural Affairs to secure a $5,000 … Continue reading »
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Invitation: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Penmar Park Green Project
Los Angeles City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, Department of Public Works, and Recreation and Parks invite the community to a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a Prop O project in Venice. The $14 million storm water facility at Penmar Park contains the largest storage tank in the City. The tank is part of … Continue reading »
Rosendahl Celebrates Five Years of Mar Vista’s Green Garden Showcase
Dozens of Mar Vista gardeners are busy sprucing up their environmentally friendly yards, rock gardens, and chicken coops to show the benefits of creating a sustainable space around your home. The Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase takes place on Earth Day which is on Saturday, April 20th. The event is a perfect opportunity to educate and celebrate Earth Day in … Continue reading »
City Releases DEIR for Single Use Plastic Bag Ordinance
The City of Los Angeles is proposing to adopt and implement an ordinance to ban single-use plastic carryout bags, charge a fee on paper bags, and promote the use of reusable bags at specified retailers in the City of Los Angeles. Read: Draft Environmental Impact Report and Public Review on Proposed Single-Use Carryout Bag Ordinance
New Solar Program Sells Excess Energy Back to Grid
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will hold a public meeting to talk about a new program for people who have solar panels on their homes or businesses. The program is called Solar Feed in Tariff — or Solar FIT — and allows property owners with solar panels to sell excess energy back to … Continue reading »
VIDEO: LA Green Project Creates Jobs, Cleans Water
Air Quality and Santa Monica Airport Hearing
Councilmember Bill Rosendahl will participate in a special State Senate hearing on air pollution led by Senator Ted Lieu. The State Legislature’s Select Committee on Air Quality will tackle Air Pollution Basics and the Santa Monica Airport as the subject of its first hearing which will take place this Wednesday night. In a letter to constituents, … Continue reading »
