| Action | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Knowing the Place Where You Live | SF - Rec and Parks - Natural Areas Program |
The Natural Areas Program (NAP) is the branch of San Francisco's Recreation & Parks department responsible for managing the City’s natural areas. The program aims to: preserve, restore, and enhance remnant natural areas, and to develop and support community-based site stewardship of these areas.It founders recognized the value of “Significant Natural Resource Areas” in supporting habitat for native plants and wildlife; ecosystem functions such as soil and water retention; and socioeconomic values, as well as being outdoor classrooms and living museums protecting natural heritage. |
| Planting Trees | LA - Urban Forestry |
Find out the procedures in place for planting trees on public land. Make your neighborhood a greener and more beautiful place to live by planting trees. See also City Plants and North East Trees. |
| Buying an Energy-Efficient Car | LA - CA Drive Clean Buying Guide |
Check out this California state resource for buying a clean and energy efficient car. |
| Reducing Your Household Waste | SF - Stop Unwanted Junkmail and Yellow Pages Opt-Out |
Did you know that over 2 million unwanted phonebooks are distributed to San Francisco residents every year? Use this link to opt out of receiving a phone book and to be removed from direct mail registries and specific catalogs. |
| Reducing Your Household Waste | SF - Stop Junk Mail |
Links to sign up and stop receiving junk mail, provided by SF Environment. |
| Finding and Fixing Water Leaks in Your Home | SF - Detecting Water Leaks |
Use this resource to discover how to detect water leaks in your home. Whether you're a homeowner or live in an apartment, everyone can lower and maintain efficient water use and help meet our 10% water reduction request. This tool provided by SF-PUC. |
| Reducing Toxic Products in Your Household | SF– Tips for Healthy Homes |
Your home may not be as safe as you think, particularly from exposure to toxic chemicals. Here are tips to get you started towards a healthier home, provided by SF Environment. See also Residential Toxic Reduction for resources to learn more about toxics in pest management, safe medicine disposal, plastics, cleaning products, garment cleaners, cosmetics & personal care, and children’s health. |
| Creating a Community Vegetable Garden | SF - SFE Urban Agriculture |
Learn more about SF Environment’s role in urban agriculture -- soil testing guidelines, urban agriculture permits, types of urban agriculture, and additional resources. |
| Stewarding Neighborhood Infrastructure | SF - 311 |
311 is the official site for obtaining information, reporting problems or submitting service requests to the City and County of San Francisco. |
| Creating a Rain Garden | LA - Southern California Rain Garden Recipe |
Get specific instructions on how to create a rain garden from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
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