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Publications, Search Sites and Other Reference Sites
A searchable site with information arranged by organization, area, theme, and data type. Also includes current issues.
A searchable site with local codes and city ordinances. The above link is for Los Angeles County but information for other regions is also accessible.
Great research site for Federal, State and Local legislative activities.
A wonderful resource with information on sustainable design techniques. From bioretention to green roofs, this site includes an interactive design page and examples and illustrations of LID strategies for residential, commercial and transportation applications.
Government Sites
Federal
Great thanks for the Department of Energy's site. Has an invaluable list of case studies, information on land use planning, transportation, sustainable business, and green building.
State Parks program to provide funding for local organizations to conserve and restore rivers, open space and park trails.
Watershed specific information including a Watershed Academy with training modules on key watershed management issues. Also includes regulations, projects, publications, databases, conference information and links.
Information on educational grants.
California
A state-federal partnership focused on implementing a long-term, comprehensive plan for restoring the ecological health of the bay-delta system in a sustainable and equitable way. Website includes projects, programs and reports.
A state resource agency focused on preservation, protection and restoration of the California coast. Information on Conservancy programs, meetings and partners.
News and information from the state resource agency.
California specific information for EPA issues, policies and information.
A great research website which includes information on title 24 building codes, energy efficiency, energy statistics, rebate information, renewable energy, research, alternate fuel vehicles and even information on global climate change
Information on California parks.
Agency news, departments, boards and commissions. Website also includes state conservancies, special programs, reports and publications.
Information on Caltrans Storm Water Management Plan and related resources and conferences.
Local
Extensive educational and informational resources on stormwater related issues.
An extensive website with information on local air quality issues, meetings, data, trends, and educational resources.
Non- Profit Organizations
Information on native plants and issues including invasive species.
A non-profit organization focused on providing local governments, activists, and watershed organizations around the country with the technical tools for protecting streams, lakes and rivers. A tremendous resource for watershed information, and publications.
A multi-purpose stakeholder group focused on preserving, restoring and enhancing the Los Angeles and San Gabriel rivers watersheds through education, research, planning and mediation.
Local organization focused on purchasing strategically located properties for conservation and restoration.
A non-profit organization with members from a broad range of watershed management interests and disciplines focusing on watershed education. Website contains an extensive database of WMC's newsletter, The Networker.
An informational site that includes definitions, guides, archives, and other useful watershed information.
Mulching Information
Backyard conservation tip sheet on mulching.
Sun Valley Watershed Stakeholders Group
Some of the many hard working agencies and organizations involved in working towards multi-benefit solutions to the flooding in the Sun Valley area.
Information, publications and resources on recycling, composting and pollution prevention. The watershed protection page is especially useful for watershed specific information.
Information and news on Parks and Recreation programs.
One of Los Angeles's primary utility providers, serving commercial and residential customers with water, power, and other vital services. Website includes information on water resources, supply, quality, conservation and education.
Information and resources on public works projects and programs. The newly created watershed section includes watershed specific information, publications, and links.
A State Government organization focused on preserving, enhancing and restoring California's water resources. Website includes publications, regulations and educational links.
LAUSD website with information about the nation's second largest school district, with over 700,000 students. Useful information on sub-districts as well as individual schools.
A Los Angeles based non-profit environmental organization founded in 1973 that is dedicated to improving the quality of the urban forest by inspiring and involving the community to plant and care for trees in their communities, schools and parks.
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