EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | TIME TO RECHARGE AFTER THE HOLIDAYS by David Goldstein ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR BATTERY DISPOSAL; ELECTRONIC GIFTS WILL SOON BE IMMOBILE. LIVELY AND LOUD ON THE HOLIDAYS, IF LEFT ON, SOON NOBODY PLAYS. RECHARGE TO PREVENT THIS WASTE, REUSE RATHER THAN REPLACE. Electronic gifts given to you or your family…
Eco-tip: How and where to recycle your Christmas tree in Ventura County David Goldstein, Special to Ventura County Star Published 2:51 p.m. PT Dec. 28, 2019 | Updated 4:51 p.m. PT Dec. 28, 2019 Even though Christmas tree recycling is an annual ritual, differing rules, dates and deadlines in various parts of Ventura County can…
Ojai Independent Study students get to the bottom of improving recycling methods with VCPWA for America Recycles Day By Gazette Staff Writer — Friday, November 15th, 2019 Ventura County Public Works Agency to encourage community on waste management solutions at collection event, Nov. 18-19 VENTURA COUNTY CA – Small changes make a big difference in…
Eco-tip: County to accept drop-offs for America Recycles Day David Goldstein, Special to Ventura County Star Published 3:22 p.m. PT Nov. 16, 2019 Monday and Tuesday, in celebration of the 22nd annual America Recycles Day, the Ventura County Public Works Agency and General Services Agency are coordinating a multi-material collection event at the Ventura County…
Frequently Asked Questions Ventura County Waterworks District (District) No. 19 (Somis) Proposed Water Rate Adjustments The District was formed on November 4, 1980 when it assumed responsibility for the Rancho Las Posas Mutual Water Company. The District provides water to the community of Somis. Water is imported from the State Water Project, delivered through the…
Public Works Celebrates… America Recycles Day Public Works Agency invites you to join us in recognizing November 15, 2018 as America Recycles Day.
For Eco-Tip 10-27-19 Local Zoos Place a Priority on Teaching to Help the Environment By David Goldstein A few weeks ago, at the Santa Barbara Zoo, I carried my nearly two-year-old son to the elephant enclosure, telling him about the times I went there with his older brothers and remembering the amazement we felt when…
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Eco-Tip for 10-6-19 Reimagine Your Commute: Rideshare Week in Ventura County By Emily Kirwan and David Goldstein October 7 to 11 is Rideshare Week in Ventura County, and the Ventura County Transportation Commission asks locals to “Reimagine your commute.” Those who pledge at rideweek.org to catch an eco-friendly, easy and affordable ride to work or…
Eco-Tip for 10-13-19 Composting on Site: Focus May Change from Backyard to Business By David Goldstein, VC PWA, IWMD “Compost happens,” said a bumper sticker I saw, twisting a similar, less optimistic phrase. Everything living will eventually rot when exposed to a combination of moisture, air, and microorganisms, so eventual success at composting is likely.…