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Creating a Healthy Block Club LA - Best Running Routes

Find out where the most enjoyable runs are in LA and organize a team run with your neighborhood. Cultivate a healthy lifestyle alongside your neighbors.
Reducing Water Used for Toilet Flushing LA - Save Our Water Rebates

LA - Water Smart Rebates

The state of California is currently providing rebates to households who install high efficiency toilets.
Staying Clean with Less Hot Water SF - PUC

Arrange for your free Water-Wise consultation and free water-saving devices. Check out other free and incentive programs for water use reduction, provided by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Resolving Disputes on the Block LA - City Attorney's Mediation Program

Neighbors have easy access to a process that can help them resolve problems. Mediation is offered to City of Los Angeles residents for free by the City Attorney's office
Cutting Emissions from Heating Palo Alto - Attic Insulation Rebate

Palo Alto residents can receive a $0.20 per square foot rebate when proper R-38 attic insulation is installed as a retrofit.  For example, a 1,000 square foot attic would be eligible for a $200 rebate. Visit the SmartEnergy website or call (650) 329-2241. Proper attic insulation can reduce heating and cooling needs by up to 30%. Since heating and cooling typically account for the largest amount of energy used in the average California home, you can save money year-round on your energy bills.  
Creating Sustainable Landscaping Palo Alto - Bay Area Water-saving Plants

Learn about water-saving plants suitable for the Bay Area. Rebates are available here. In addition, Palo Alto maintains a "Water & Drought Update", providing additional water user guidelines.   
Creating a Community Vegetable Garden Palo Alto - Community Gardens

Scattered throughout Palo Alto are plots of land dedicated to providing Palo Altans with a place to dig their hands into the soil and plant vegetables, flowers, and herbs.  These gardens provide the following benefits: less reliance on commercially grown produce; reducing greenhouse gas emissions resulting from food transport; a focal point for community gathering and interaction; and increased physical activity.  Contact: Catherine Bourquin at catherine.bourquin@cityofpaloalto.org.
Creating a Streamside “Grow Zone” LA - Green Gardens Group

Green Gardens Group offers a variety of classes that help educate people to use their landscape to save soil, sequester carbon, secure water supplies, and restore watersheds.
Achieving Maximum Energy Efficiency LA - CA Low Income Weatherization Program

The California Weatherization Assistance Program reduces the heating and cooling costs for low-income families by improving the energy efficiency of their homes and ensuring their health and safety.  Click here for LA-specific providers.
Preparing for an Earthquake LA - Ready LA - Earthquake Preparedness

"Ready LA" provides advice on responding to an earthquake in LA.

 

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