Transform your yard and earn rebates for going water-wise! 💧💸
Join our next West Basin Chats to learn how you can replace your grass with beautiful, drought-tolerant plants starting at $2 per square foot. 🌱
Our experts will explain everything you need to know about the Grass Replacement Rebate Program and answer your questions live during this free, 30-minute virtual session.
🗓️ When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM via Zoom
Spots are limited! So, register today at WestBasinCA.gov/chats
FREE Recycled Water Facility Tour! 💧
Join us on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10:00AM - 12:00PM for an exclusive tour of the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility.
West Basin water industry experts will take you behind the scenes of our recycled water facility in El Segundo. Learn all about West Basin's role in recycled water and how the entire purification process works!
FREE breakfast is included (while supplies last)! Spots fill up quickly, so register today for this exclusive tour by visiting WestBasinCA.gov/public-tours
FREE Class Alert! 🚨 Registration Now Open for "California Friendly® & Native Plant Landscape Training"! 🌱
Join us on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the West Basin Municipal Water District headquarters (17140 S. Avalon Blvd., Carson, CA 90746) for a FREE in-person workshop on the core principles of sustainable landscaping designed specifically for California’s unique climate and ecology.
🌿 In this class, you’ll learn how to:
▶️ Build healthy, living soil
▶️ Capture rainwater
▶️ Select climate-appropriate & native plants
▶️ Use high-efficiency irrigation
This workshop is part of a free class series hosted by West Basin Municipal Water District in partnership with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the Water Replenishment District, featuring expert instruction from Green Media Creations.
Space is limited, don’t miss your chance to transform your landscape! Snacks will be served while supplies last.
👉 Register today at WestBasinCA.gov/events 💧🎉
West Basin is proud to celebrate the “Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together” during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Join in the festivities recognizing the histories, cultures and contributions our Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community members at some of the following local events:
Friday, May 1, 4:00pm-5:30pm, Red Envelope with Macrame Workshop, Culver City Julian Dixon Library
Friday, May 8, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month event, Victoria Community Regional Park, Carson
Saturday, May 9, 10:00am-4:00pm, PACFEST 2026, Gardena City Hall
For more information on events scheduled across the region, visit the Asian American Daily.
Our Spring Water News is here! 🌱 📰
Curious about how to make a difference this Earth Month or save on your water bill? 💧 Check out our latest newsletter to explore West Basin’s programs, events, and resources that bring water conservation to life.
Inside this edition, you’ll also find spring water-saving tips for your home and yard, details on upcoming workshops and tours, highlights from our student art contest, information on our water bottle filling station program, and ways to transform your landscape with rebates.
Stay in the loop with Water News delivered to your inbox four times a year.
📬 Sign up today at WestBasinCA.gov/newsletter
Congratulations to the winners of this year's Being Water Wise Is Student Art Contest! 🎉💧 The West Basin Board of Directors welcomed our student winners, along with their family and teachers, for the student recognition ceremony.
Thank you to all of the student artists who participated in the Being Water Wise Is art contest this year! To view the full list of student winners, visit WestBasinCA.gov/art-contest
Pictured (L-R): West Basin Division IV Director Scott Houston, Division III Director Desi Alvarez, Division V Director and Board President Donald L. Dear, and Division I Director Tommy Faavae alongside student artists.
Registration is now open for our FREE class, “Transforming Lawns: A Sustainable Approach” 🌿💧
Join us on Wednesday, May 20th from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM at Hawthorne Memorial Center (Sunroom) and learn how to create a landscape that’s not only beautiful, but built to thrive with less water.
Hear from gardening experts Green Media Creations as they share expert tips on how to:
▶️ Choose climate-smart plants that flourish in SoCal
▶️ Navigate turf removal options + available rebates
▶️ Design a landscape that saves water (and money!)
▶️ Use sustainable techniques for long-term success
From soil to irrigation, you’ll walk away with practical tools to start your own landscape transformation 🌱
Hosted in partnership with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the Water Replenishment District as part of our FREE sustainability workshop series.
Spots are limited. Save yours today! Visit WestBasinCA.gov/events to register. 🎉
Happy National Environmental Education Week! West Basin is passionate about inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards that will protect our precious supply of water.
This past school year, we’ve already served:
💧 2200 students through our Recycled Water Facility School Tour Program
💧 400 students through our Being Water Wise Is Student Art Contest
💧 500 students through Water Savers School Assembly Program
💧 100s more through the Teach & Test Program, STEAM Fairs, and More!
Thank you to the teachers that support our programs and staff at the @roundhouseaquarium and @gradesofgreen for being great partners! Learn more about our education programs at WestBasinCA.gov/education
Future engineers in action 💧🔧
We welcomed engineering students from Loyola Marymount University for a behind-the-scenes tour of our recycled water facility to gather information for their asset management business proposal project!
Students also explored diverse career opportunities within the water industry and how their skills can contribute to advancing sustainable water solutions.
✨ Intern Spotlight: Meet Nicholas Raguindin! ✨
Nicholas graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a B.S degree in accounting. He is part of the Finance department supporting the team on many projects over the last 10 months. We are saying goodbye to Nick as he has accepted a full-time accounting position!
💬 Favorite project at West Basin so far?
“One of my favorite projects here at West Basin was helping curate the Annual Budget booklet by creating different graphs and charts showcasing West Basin’s budgets vs. actuals for years past to see how the agency has been performing. Another one of my favorite projects at West Basin outside of accounting/finance would have to be the Annual Recycled Water Screening that the interns shadowed with staff at the Cal Water well in Redondo Beach.”
We’re grateful for everything Nicholas has brought to West Basin! 🌎💧
✨ Intern Spotlight: Meet Fernando Gonzalez! ✨
Fernando graduated from Cal State Dominguez Hills with a B.S in Business Administration: Marketing Management. He worked with the Communications Department supporting the team with planning the annual Water Harvest Festival, developing marketing strategies for public programs, social media posts, and served as the team’s liaison between the Chambers of Commerce and the District. We are saying goodbye early to Fernando as he moves on to a full-time position.
💬What has been your favorite part about working with West Basin?
“Working with the District and the communications department has been an incredibly valuable experience—one I truly didn’t want to end. The culture and work environment at West Basin made me feel welcome from day one and played a meaningful role in my personal and professional growth.
I’m especially grateful to my supervisors, Jenn and Darryl, for their warm welcome and ongoing support. Over the past few months, they have taken the time to answer my questions, provide thoughtful feedback, and mentor me every step of the way.
I will always look back on my time at West Basin with appreciation as I continue to grow in my career.”
We’re grateful for everything Fernando has done for West Basin and were excited to follow his career! 🌎💧
Passing the water bottle your way!💧
This could be your school, city facility, or community center next! Apply now for a Water Bottle Filling Station Grant and receive a free station (up to $2,000) to help reduce plastic waste and keep your community hydrated.
Choose the setup that fits your space—indoor or outdoor—and make a lasting impact. 🌱🚰
Visit WestBasinCA.gov/filling-stations to check eligibility and apply today!
