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Green Tip of the Week:

  • The Week of Monday, September 6

    Southern California is using water RESERVES to supply everyday water!  California's main water sources have been severely impacted by record dry conditions despite the rainfall this past spring.  To reduce dependence on less reliable imported water to coastal Los Angeles by one third by the year 2020, West Basin Municipal Water District has a new program called “Water Reliability 2020”.  Call SBESC at (310) 371-7222 today to arrange for a Water Reliability 2020 speaker to come to your next club or organization’s meeting and talk about this important issue.

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SOUTH BAY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CENTER
The South Bay Environmental Services Center (SBESC) is the South Bay's clearinghouse for energy efficiency, water conservation and environmental information; workshops, materials and outreach. A program of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments , we partner with Southern California Gas Company , Southern California Edison , West Basin Municipal Water District , City of Torrance , Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County , Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) , and County of Los Angeles .

SBESC assists public agencies including cities, schools, and special districts, as well as businesses and residents of the South Bay to best utilize the many resources available to them through a variety of statewide and local energy efficiency and water conservation programs.

SBESC has expanded its services to provide audits and implementation projects for our cities, school districts and other public agencies. We welcome you to visit our offices during business hours to view our displays and informational materials. We are open to the public and conveniently located at the 405 Freeway and Hawthorne Boulevard.

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