sustainability

By: Kristen Torres Pawling | Chief Sustainability Office | @CSO_LACo #sustainlaco   Ever sifted through wildlife or habitat data in Los Angeles? Maybe you have, maybe you haven’t, but as someone who has, I’ll tell you that it’s spotty. That’s often due to the prohibitive cost involved with formal habitat and species data collection. But, […]

UPDATE: Thanks for the great turnout for free trees! The Fire Department appreciates the support and has more free plants that are available for pickup!  Pacific Madrones Vitex Flannel Bush California Sage Palo Verde California Bay Laurel White Sage Did you know that you can pick up free trees at LA County’s Fire Department Forestry

Regional Planning has been assisting the Chief Sustainability Office with the creation of the first ever LA County Sustainability Plan. They brought the consultants on board in early February and have started conducting outreach. To follow the County’s efforts and also provide your thoughts, feel free to sign up and receive info or join the

Yesterday, during a site visit as a member of LA County’s Green Leadership Award Program, I was told about the concept of “Earth Hour.” Someone told me that it had something to do with showing commitment to sustainability. Well, since I’m working on the SEA ordinance and land use planning related to sustainability, I thought