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The VCPWA WORKS Newsletter is a mobile and informative way to keep in the know of what is happening with our VCPWA departments, projects and technology.
The VCPWA WORKS Newsletter is a mobile and informative way to keep in the know of what is happening with our VCPWA departments, projects and technology.
Eco-Tip for 1-6-19 Grants for Diesel Engine Replacement By David Goldstein, VCPWA, IWMD Farmers, construction businesses, and commercial boat owners can obtain grants from the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District to fund replacement of diesel engines. Last month, the District’s board allocated over $4 million for grants. Sample application forms are now available on-line,…
For Eye on the Environment 12-30-18 Christmas Treecycling and Extra trash set-outs allowed in many areas By David Goldstein, Ventura County PWA, IWMD ‘Twas the week after Christmas and in curbside carts Were trees of Christmas past, cut up in parts. Some areas allow whole tree collection from the street. Other residents must load trees…
Eco Tip for 12-16-18 Protection from Flood and Mud By David Goldstein, Ventura County PWA, IWMD Montecito’s tragedy at the beginning of this year raised awareness of dangers posed by rain-driven debris flows. Especially those whose homes recently survived fires in their area are now concerned about the threats of flood and mud. Last week,…
For Eco-Tip 12-9-18 Are You As Smart As Your Irrigation Controller? By David Goldstein, VCPWA, IWMD For over a decade, local water agencies have offered discounts on “smart irrigation controllers.” I lost my irrigation system in the Thomas Fire and recently replaced the controller with one fully subsidized through Ventura Water. Smart controllers either sense…
For Eco-Tip 12-2-18 Getting Rid of Fire Prone Plants By David Goldstein, VCPWA, IWMD And Jessica Craven Goldstein, University of California Master Gardener If you live near open space, you might consider ridding your landscape of certain fire prone plants. The juniper hedge serving as an icon of suburban living might now be regarded as…
Eco-Tip 11-18-18 Transplanting to avoid yard waste By David Goldstein, VCPWA, IWMD And Jessica Craven Goldstein, University of California Master Gardener When a plant in your garden outgrows its space, you may be tempted to dig it out and discard it. Most homes in Ventura County have a large curbside cart for yard waste, so…
Eco-Tip 11-18-18 Thanksgiving tips By David Goldstein, VCPWA, IWMD Don’t bring dinner to fire stations: If you have plenty of food this Thanksgiving, you may want to express gratitude and avoid waste by sharing with first responders fighting the local fires. However, Kailie Leggett, a Public Information Officer with the coalition of agencies fighting the…
For Eco-Tip 11/04/18 Grocery question changes from “Paper or Plastic?” By David Goldstein, Ventura County Public Works Agency, Water and Sanitation Dept For years, the grocery store checkout query, “Paper or plastic?” raised questions about environmental impact. Now, your choices are to go without a bag, bring your own, or pay 10 cents for a…
Eco-Tip for October 28, 2018 Two Tips for Halloween: Reused costumes and recycling pumpkins By David Goldstein, Ventura County Public Works Agency, IWMD Because Halloween falls on Wednesday this week, many Halloween parties took place yesterday, the Saturday night before Halloween. If you bought a costume for that event, but you do not plan to…