Friday, May 9, 2008

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Water–Wise Landscape Workshop


Reduce urban runoff while learning techniques to beautify the yard and landscape. Learn how to repair broken irrigation systems, use weather–based irrigation controllers, learn proper mulching and use of fertilizers and plant California Friendly landscapes.



Culver City Launches Comprehensive Recycling Community Program


Tuesday, March 25, marked the kick-off of the California Department of Conservation’s “Comprehensive Recycling Community” program in Culver City aimed to increase awareness and participation in beverage container recycling throughout Culver City.



California Waste Reduction Awards Program


The Waste Reduction Awards Program provides an opportunity for California businesses to gain public recognition for their outstanding waste reduction efforts.



Display of New CNG Equipment


The Air Quality Programs Division of the Culver City Transportation Department is pleased to announce receipt of two new heavy-duty vehicles which run on compressed natural gas – or CNG: a sewer repair truck, and a refuse rear-loader.



Ballona Creek Bikeway Project located between Overland Avenue and the Pedestrian Bridge, Ballona Cre


This exciting project is intended to transform this segment of the creek and bike path by enhancing the beauty of the creek and providing amenities for recreational users, students, library patrons, and nearby residents.



Culver City Receives the Helen Putnam Award for the Ballona Creek Cleanup


This year, millions of pounds of trash will make its way into Ballona Creek and onto our beaches and shores. And surprisingly, the majority of trash reaching our coastline will be washed there from nearby roads, parking lots, and yards.



Culver City Public Works Celebrate America Recycles Day!


Culver City 4th Annual Trash to Treasure event held at the Star ECO Station in recognition of America Recycles Day



Culver City Volunteers Participated in the Annual Coastal Clean


250 Culver City volunteers participated in the Annual Coastal Clean up for the 18th year in a row.



Electronic Waste Disposal Event is a Great Success


Culver City Environmental Programs and Operations (EPO), Culver Palms United Methodist Church (CPUMC) and California Recycles, Inc. have partnered together to provide the safe removal of electronic equipment as a free resource.



Culver City Selected by AIA to Promote Sustainability


The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Center for Communities by Design has selected Culver City to receive technical assistance under the Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) program in 2007.



Apply now for the SEED Awards!


The SoCal Environmental Excellence Development Awards SEED is accepting nominations from business owners, individuals and groups who have demonstrated exceptional leadership at their place of business or in their daily life.















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