Eco-Tip for 6/16/19 New Acronym to Reuse, Recharge, and Be Safe with Fire Extinguishers By David Goldstein, VCPWA, IWMD When using a fire extinguisher, remember the acronym “PASS.” Fire extinguisher trainers say it stands for the following four steps: Pull and twist the pin holding the lever in place; Aim at the base of the…
Groundwater Basin Adjudication Information Information for Ventura County Waterworks Districts (District) Nos. 1 (Moorpark) & 19 (Somis) property owners who received a Notice of Commencement of Groundwater Basin Adjudication from JND Legal Administration regarding the Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition case Q: What is the Groundwater Basin Adjudication? A: In 2018, a few agricultural…
Eco-Tip for 6-2-19 Green Roofing Options By David Goldstein, Ventura County PWA A literally “green” roof, featuring living plants, insulates, absorbs carbon, filters air, retains storm water, and can look beautiful, but it requires the investment of money and energy for building with materials strong enough to support soil and water. However, there are many…
For Eco-Tip, VC Star 5-26-19 Options for discard of flags By David Goldstein Tomorrow is Memorial Day, so it may be an appropriate time to remind anyone wanting to correctly “retire” their tattered, soiled or badly faded American flags that they may drop off flags at their local chapter of the American Legion, Elk’s Lodge,…
Eco-Tip for 5-26-19 Flag Retirement: Repair for Reuse, Avoid Plastic, and Help Service Organizations By David Goldstein For Memorial Day, at 10:30 AM tomorrow, Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village will host a concert and remembrance event featuring a B-25 flyover and the Air Force Band of the West Coast. Through posters…
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Eco-tip for 5-19-19 Revamped Public Works Day Uses Hands-on Learning to Expose Students to Environmentally Beneficial Careers By David Goldstein, Ventura County Public Works Agency, IWMD and Katie Yates, Consortium Media The theme of this year’s annual Public Works Day, “Lean Forward. Leading Excellence,” refers to an emphasis on innovation, opportunity, and accomplishment in careers…
Eco-Tip for 5-12-19 Bike to Work Week Offers Entertainment, Opportunities and Prizes By Susana Andres and David Goldstein An inspiring bicycling event is coming to Ventura County in the middle of Bike to Work Week. This Thursday, May 16, from approximately 1 PM to 5 PM, some of the world’s best bicycle racers will complete…
Eco-tip for 5-5-19 Making it Last: Extending Product Life to Reduce Waste By David Goldstein, VCPWA, IWMD An adage of conservation says, “Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.” That bit of frugal advice saves resources, but it can also lead to a house full of ugly furniture, uncomfortable clothing,…
PAVEMENT RESURFACING – YERBA BUENA AREA TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION Pavement Resurfacing – Yerba Buena Area PROJECT STATUS Design DESIGN STATUS 25% CONST. START DATE June 2019 CONST. END DATE September 2019 PROJECT MANAGER/ DESIGN ENGINEER Christopher Solis CONTACT NUMBER 805.654.2054
