May 18th at TreePeople
I am delighted to invite you to join me at an important state event we are hosting next week. For twenty years, TreePeople has demonstrated the technical, economic and social feasibility of rainwater harvesting and watershed management to create a sustainable local water supply. We are pleased to host a special California State Assembly Hearing on the “Future of Stormwater: Capture, Store and Supply.”
When: Friday, May 18,2012
- 10:00 am tour of the LaKretz Urban Watershed Garden and TreePeople’s 216,000 gallon cisternand unique urban rainwater harvesting facilities.
- Hearing from 10:30 am -12:30 pm. Public testimony to follow.
Where:
The LEED Platinum Conference Center at the TreePeople Center for Community Forestry, 12601 Mulholland Drive, at the intersection of Coldwater Canyon Blvd.
What:
This hearing of the State Assembly’s Select Committee on Regional Approaches to Addressing the State’s Water Crisis, chaired by Assemblyman Jose Solorio, will highlight innovations that government agencies and organizations, including TreePeople, have built over the past 20 years. These demonstrate how harvesting and better managing local rainwater can be scaled region-wide to provide a substantial portion of our water supply.
Join us and learn with our legislators about the tremendous opportunities as well as the obstacles that must be addressed to allow a major investment in developing rainwater into a vital local water supply.
Please see the attached agenda for details.
How:
Space is limited. To register, RSVP to Gordon Welty – gwelty@treepeople.org. or call (818) 623-4870. Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 16th.
In appreciation for your support of the vision and work which has made this possible,
Andy Lipkis,
President and Founder
Presentation: JPL’s Contributions to Environmental Sustainability
Presenter: Mr. Steve Slaten is the Remedial Project Manager for NASA at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. As Project Manager, Steve is responsible for the cleanup resulting from past waste disposal practices at the JPL site which have impacted the area’s drinking water aquifer. He has dedicated his career to cleanup issues and used his skills in developing cooperative partnerships with regulatory agencies, local governments and public stakeholders. His extensive background in environmental cleanup activities includes experience at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. At this LABS Past President Event, Steve will present JPL’s new Flight Projects Building project, Groundwater Cleanup project and overall sustainability and water consumption reduction efforts.
Saturday June 9th at 11:30 a.m.
Los Gringos Locos Restaurant
464 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, CA 91011
Event Dining Room - Fajita Bar
Member: $20, Non-Member: $25, Students: $10
RSVP to Alec Mackie at alecm@JWCE.com
See Flyer for more info.
The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts have been generating renewable power from digester gas for over 70 years. This presentation will discuss the Districts’ energy program including power generation, energy efficiency, and minimizing energy expenditures. An overview of generation technologies and an update on current power sales options will be included.
Thursday May 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Swiss Park Banquet Center
1905 Workman Mill Rd. Whittier, CA 90601
Buffet
Members $35; Non-Members $40; $20 Students
RSVP to labsofcwea@gmail.com
By Alec Mackie
LABS of CWEA
The LA Basin’s water situation is looking grim – aging infrastructure, tighter regulations, rising energy costs, falling municipal budgets, pumping restrictions in the Sacramento Delta and a drought along the Colorado River. It all adds up less water for LA.
Despite all the challenges there are glimmers of hope, according to speakers at LABS’ World Water Day LA Seminar held March 22 at the LA Chamber of Commerce. LA’s water future actually looks pretty bright if we recycle more water, capture more rainwater and rethink how cities work with water.
LABS’ Past President Hala Titus of Black & Veatch started the seminar by listing cities and the amount they import – from 50% for Long Beach to 60% for Pasadena and 85% for the City of Los Angeles. Ms. Titus then shared an inspiring story about the City of Santa Monica. The City and Black & Veatch recently finished a groundwater filtration plant to remove MTBE and purify the drinking water, and the City cut its water supply needs to only 22% imported. The City wants to get to 100% local supplies by 2020.
SEWER MAINTENANCE WORKER I
City of Santa Monica, CA
Salary: $3,577 – $4,416 Monthly
JOB SUMMARY: Assists in the repair, maintenance and installation of sewer lines and storm drains in the municipal wastewater collection system.
REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. One year of recent, paid work experience performing general construction or repair work which has included excavation, trenching, and shoring activities and heavy physical labor. Recent experience working on a plumbing, wastewater or water distribution system is desirable. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C driver license. A Class B driver license must be obtained within six months from date of hire. A Grade 1 Collection System Maintenance Certificate issued from the California Water Environment Association must be obtained within one year from date of hire. Must maintain a valid Grade 1 Collection System Maintenance Certificate.
Applications will be accepted by the Human Resources Department on one day only, Friday, May 11, 2012, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For complete details and how to apply visit: www.smgov.net/hr
Tri- Counties Medium Plant of the Year and also the State Collection System of the Year ! On top of that , there will be Technical Certification Review classes, we will cover Lab Certification Grades 1 to 4, Collection Certification Grades 1 to 4, Environmental Compliance 1 and 2 , Operations Math/ Operations, Maintenance/ Instrumentation, Safety and Super Group classes. Please come and join us for a fun day of classes, plant tour, vendor exhibits, door prizes, OPS Challenge practice, excellent food and the Best and Worst Hawaiian shirt contest!
Thursday, June 14, 2012 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
City of Simi Valley Water Quality Control Plant
600 W. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93065
See Flyer for more information.
All photos by Kent McIntosh, LACSD
CONFERENCE PHOTOS
FRIDAY NIGHT CWEA BANQUET
“A Night In New Orleans”
The National Society of Black Engineers & The Los Angeles African American Engineers and Professional Employees Association Presents Science and Technology Day.
Elementary, Middle and High School Students come and see a laser show and what lasers are used for.
Saturday June 2, 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- “Build It” at 9:30 a.m.
- Laser Show at 10:00 a.m.
- Activities at 11:00 a.m.
- Adjournment 1:00 p.m.
True Way M.B.C./9122 S. San Pedro Street/Los Angeles/CA 90003
Special Guests:
Jan Perry, Councilmember, City of Los Angeles
Valerie Shaw, Commissioner, Board of Public Works, City of Los Angeles
Students RSVP to Theo Higgins: 310 749-1868, Sunny Owairu: 310 686-0461, or Tyrie Mitchell: 310 571-7073
The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) is pleased to announce an Infrastructure Funding Fair in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday June 12, 2012. Presenters from the State Water Board, as well as the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, the California Department of Public Health, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, will provide information about grant, loan, and bond financing options available for critical infrastructure projects. After the presentations, representatives from these agencies will be available to respond to individual questions regarding specific projects.
For more infoormation see the flyer.
Come and learn about:
Better understanding of basic design principles in applying pumps to systems
Trouble shooting problems
Proper installation techniques and identifying multiple types of equipment failures
How to better address failures
Learn proactive measures to take regarding equipment care
Learn how to properly operate and maintain plant equipment to extend life and decrease maintenance costs
When: Wednesday May 16, 2012
Where: Sanitation Districts of LA County, 1965 Workman Mill Rd Whittier, CA 90601
See Flyer for more information.
(photos by Miluska Propersi, RMC Water and Environment)
CWEA WEBINAR: PART 1
The Changing World of SSO Volume Estimation
After 5 years of the SSO-WDR order, the landscape is changing. Your agency leadership and staff have learned, grown and are likely doing things very differently. The regulators are also learning, and are requiring more and more records to support volume estimation reports.
CWEA WEBINAR: PART 2
SSO Volume Estimation: It’s Not Your Grandfather’s
Tools & Techniques
The spill estimation tools and techniques of the past may not be enough for the current compliance environment. The regulators are requiring more and more records to support volume estimation reports. This webinar will provide you and your agency with in-depth review of tools, techniques and how to use them in real world examples.
Date:
Part 1: Tues., May 8th, 2012
10:30am to 12noon
Part 2: Tues., May 15th, 2012
10:30am to 12noon
For more info click here.
The SARBS chapter of CWEA is proud to bring you the Math and Maintenance for Pumps and Blowers one-day training seminar presented by local industry experts. They will provide you with the information you need to improve your knowledge of hydraulics and maintenance know-how specifically for pumps and blowers while earning continuing education credits in this one-day training course.
Where: The Phoenix Club, 1340 S. Sanderson Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806
When: Thursday, June 7, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
See Flyer.
This year, EWB is hosing its first Year End Showcase on Monday, April 30th. The showcase is an event dedicated to sharing the status of our projects, increasing student membership and involvement, and fostering corporate relations through an informative social event, as well as to provide support and financial aid for our projects. This is our first time implementing the showcase, but we hope that with it’s success we can start a yearly tradition.
A Tentative Schedule for the Night (6:30-8 pm) is as follows:
-6:30 pm Refreshments and Networking
-7:10 pm Nicaragua S.E.D. Project Presentation
-7:20 pm Guatemala Water Project Presentation
-7:30 pm Los Angeles BOOTUP Project Presentation
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to shabnoor09@gmail.com or Crystal Lin at crystallin08@gmail.com,
The EWB mission is to support community-driven development programs through collaboration with local partners to design and implement sustainable engineering projects while creating transformative experiences and responsible leaders. However, an integral part of our success as an organization comes from the support of our growing network of donors. The financial support from donations allows us to positively impact developing countries abroad and 100% of donations will go straight to supporting both our Nicaragua Sanitation, Education, and Development (S.E.D) project and our Guatamala project. The total cost of our Nicaragua project is $35,000, but we need to raise $10,000 by June, 2012 in order to begin laying the foundation of the schoolhouse this summer. The newsletter included with this letter contains specific details about the project and our club. Engineers Without Borders-USA is a registered 501(c)3 group. All donations are tax deductible.
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Come support EWB-LAPP’s efforts to build sustainable humanitarian projects around the world. EWB-LAPP recently completed a rainwater catchment in Ipalamwa, Tanzania which will meet water needs for a primary school of over 450 students and teachers.
Open Bar – Silent Auction – DJ – Raffle – Appetizers
Where: Edward Cella Art+Architecture
6018 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles
When: April 21, 2012 7pm
Tickets: $40 advance, $50 at door, $25 student
Public television viewers throughout the state will find out what it takes to deliver safe and reliable water when the latest “California’s Water” segment hits the airwaves in April.
The 30-minute segment, titled “Water: The Best Deal Around,” showcases the value of tap water service and explains many of the factors affecting the cost of treating and delivering water today. Produced by Huell Howser and underwritten by ACWA, the segment debuts April 3 on KPBS in San Diego and KVIE in Sacramento. Additional airdates are scheduled throughout the state through June.
Full Article.
The average American uses 90 gallons of water each day, of which only about two gallons go toward drinking and cooking. In fact, we use twice as much water – four gallons – washing dishes than we do in preparing and eatings out meals. Laundry uses, on average, 8.5 gallons of water a day per person, while 25 gallons of water a day per person go toward lawn watering and pools.
For full article click here.
