CITY OF LOS ANGELES
110 streets and directly into the ocean and river . It is , effectively , wasted . By rethinking our approach and broadening our appeal to other sectors , we can reuse water to preserve and enhance the city ’ s biodiversity , something that most urban dwellers don ’ t often think about .”
The new initiative is looking to engage the community in environmental conservation through educational programmes and focused funding . Through such engagement , citizens are able to actively contribute to the wellbeing of the city and themselves . “ We have a host of low-impact , best management practices to get homeowners or businesses to capture that first inch of rain and treat it ,” says Walters . “ We can then provide guidance on what the treatment practices and equipment may be .”
Technology is playing a vital role in managing and meeting the demands the city has on its limited water resources . With regards to this , Walters is working with teams to develop these technological innovations and increase the supply of key resources . He explains : “ We ’ re reducing our dependence on water from a snow pack up in the northern part of
JANUARY 2020