Here’s a wild fact: nearly 20% of California’s electricity goes just to treating and pumping water hundreds of miles all across the state. That means water conservation for Angelenos isn’t just about fighting drought—it’s also a super important way to cut our state’s overall carbon footprint. From shorter showers to smarter food choices, here’s how you can start making a difference today.  

Fire-resilient landscaping isn’t just about picking the “right” combination of fire-resistant plants and mulch. It’s only by thinking with holistic ecosystem health in mind that we create landscapes that are truly climate-resilient.

Fall is here, and now is the perfect time to start prepping your yard for the rainy season ahead. With just a little bit of prep work, you can design a rain garden that’s ready to capture every drop—saving water, reducing runoff, and keeping your plant babies thriving and happy. 

Climate whiplash means that huge swings from really wet to really dry seasons are bound to become the new normal. But what does that mean for everyday Angelenos? More importantly, are we in a drought or not?! 

So, you’ve already swapped your plastic utensils for bamboo ones, ditched Amazon for your local flea market, and you’re besties with your Buy Nothing group. So, what’s left for a sustainability champion like you to do? Let’s talk about your lawn.

We all have that friend that claims to be a low maintenance queen, but California native plants are really that girl. Once they’re settled in, they use up to 85% less water than traditional landscaping. This means you’ll save big on your water bill while giving a break to our precious water resources.

If you’re ready to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, here are some practical yet fashionably belated New Year’s resolutions to kickstart your journey towards environmental consciousness.

Nowadays there are so many ways to compost! The main differentiating factor being how much space you have available, and how quickly you want to turn over your food scraps.

Your support for LA Waterkeeper is a crucial part of the solution. Every donation propels us forward in our mission to safeguard water resources, combat pollution, and foster a genuinely sustainable and equitable future for all Angelenos.

Our State of the Water blog series has explored how LA’s water sources fared after one of the wettest wet seasons the region has ever experienced. Here we explore how we can take advantage of future rains to ensure a secure water future.

California Senate Proposes $1.5 Billion for Drought-Resilient Water Supply

Our climate crisis has pushed the Western US into a Mega-Drought. How does LA adapt to this new normal?

Our climate crisis has pushed the Western US into a Mega-Drought. How does LA adapt to this new normal?

How can you help make Earth Day every day?