Earlier this month, LADWP employees came together to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Nearly 1,900 AAPIs work at LADWP, contributing daily to ensuring the successful operations of the Department. Several events were held to mark the occasion, two of which were virtual. The first event, “AAPIs: A Cultural Celebration,” was held on […]
Archives for May 2021
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Continues its Commitment to the Preservation and Restoration of the Owens Valley
LADWP Adapts Operations to Meet 2020’s Low Runoff and Statewide Dry Conditions Los Angeles, CA (May 27, 2021) – LADWP is adapting annual operations to meet the low runoff in the Owens Valley, forecasted at a mere 55% of normal. As a result, groundwater pumping will only be 34-41% of what is allocated under the […]
L.A. Board of Water and Power Commissioners Approves Renaming Two Landmark Water Facilities to Honor Late City Councilmember Tom LaBonge
Los Angeles (May 26, 2021) Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Board of Commissioners approved the renaming of two historically significant facilities to honor the late 4th District Councilmember and longtime LADWP supporter, Tom LaBonge on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. The board authorized renaming the Los Angeles Aqueduct Centennial Garden and Headworks Water […]
North Hollywood High School Wins National Science Bowl
Second National Championship for School and Fifth for LADWP Science Bowl Regional Winners LOS ANGELES (Saturday, May 22, 2021) – North Hollywood High School won the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science National Science Bowl Championship, Saturday, May 22. The team competed in a field of 64 teams. It is the school’s second National […]
VIDEO: RS_X Event
LADWP teams up with LA World Airports to ensure reliable power for LAX with the construction of a new receiving station.
L.A.’s Water Conservation Efforts