WATER POSITIVITY
By installing native plants, trees and bioswales, the initiative will significantly reduce stormwater runoff, improve local water quality and lower flood risk in one of L. A.’ s densest and most disadvantaged neighborhoods.
“ Ecolab’ s partnership with the Esperanza Elementary School is a prime example of how the California Water Resilience Initiative( CWRI) is having an impact on students, communities and the environment,” Emilio says.“ This project captures more than 52,000 gallons of stormwater annually and has created shaded, biodiverse outdoor learning spaces in one of LA’ s most park-poor neighborhoods. By bringing public, private and nonprofit groups together, we’ ve helped build resilience and are driving measurable water benefits to create lasting change in this community.”
This partnership, coordinated with the Los Angeles Land Trust, generates volumetric water benefits – meaningful gains for both the school and Ecolab’ s business water accounts. It illustrates how private enterprise can unlock resources, build green infrastructure, and directly contribute to urban water resilience. Ecolab’ s outreach extends through their global Solutions for Life program, supporting additional projects with The Nature Conservancy and Project WET Foundation, and amplifying the company’ s broader mission to protect and replenish freshwater resources.
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