Scholarship Opportunity: AAa/e Call For Application
Since 2013, our foundation has awarded over $250,000 in scholarships. This year, we are seeking to recognize an increased number of candidates.
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The Regional Recycled Water Program – A New Source of Water for Southern California
The Biltmore Hotel 506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CAThe Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County have partnered to develop the Regional Recycled Water Program, which will create a new, sustainable water supply for Southern California. The program will start with a demonstration facility and could eventually become one of the largest advanced water treatment plants in the world. Come and learn about the project details, project status, and plans for implementation.
Annual Fundraising Event
Pico House 424 N Main St, Los Angeles, CAJoin us for our annual fundraising event in support of scholarships for students and young professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry!
The Transformative Potential of the Safe Clean Water Program, Los Angeles County Measure W
The Doubletree Hotel 120 S. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn September 2018, Los Angeles County voters approved Measure W, the Safe Clean Water Parcel Tax, with 69.5 percent of the vote. The measure will raise approximately $300M/ year to:
Implement a new plan to capture the billions of gallons of water we lose each year.
Help protect our coastal waters and beaches from the trash and contaminants in stormwater that make people sick and threaten marine life.
Modernize our 100 year-old water system infrastructure, using a combination of nature, science, and new technology.
Help protect public health, ensuring safer, greener, healthier, and more livable spaces for all, and
Prepare our region for the effects of a changing climate - including recurring cycles of drought, wildfire, and flooding.
We are honored to be joined by Los Angeles County Director of Public Works Mark Pestrella and City of Los Angeles Director of Infrastructure for Mayor Eric Garcetti, Liz Crosson.
Vision and Opportunities for the 51-Mile Los Angeles River Corridor
The Doubletree Hotel 120 S. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe Los Angeles River is a 51-mile channel running through the heart of Los Angeles County. Leaders are striving to improve health, equity, access, mobility, and economic opportunities for the diverse communities of LA County. Join us as California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and Los Angeles County Director of Public Works Mark Pestrella share their thoughts and vision on opportunities for Los Angeles area businesses, engineers, architects, landscape architects, contractors, and innovators (particularly small businesses) to support the vision. They will also touch on the role of communities like the Asian Pacific Islander community moving forward.