Water Committee

The majority of Los Angeles County and California continue to experience severe or extreme drought. Water conservation has been the traditional approach to the solution. Recently, however, the entire state of California has received unprecedented atmospheric rivers and storms prompting devastating floods. As a result of its inadequate infrastructure, the state is simultaneously experiencing extreme drought and flooding. Climate change has and will continue to exacerbate already extreme weather including droughts, floods, and storms. The problem, however, is so dire it requires individual action, collective action, and policies and legislation to go further than they have before.

The Water Committee works in collaboration with the San Fernando Valley Chapter, the California Coalition, and Climate Action California to advocate the following proposed solutions to mitigate drought and establish water abundance:

Expand sustainable water infrastructure: water recycling and rainwater harvesting
Improve the electric grid and mix
Promote and expand sustainable/water-wise agriculture
Promote and expand nature-based solutions, naturally inspired infrastructure and landscaping that mirrors natural designs/systems and increases water retention

In addition to its advocacy, the Water Committee coordinates engagements, presentations, and workshops to educate and promote awareness of the water cycle, current water crises, and sustainable solutions.

To join the committee and participate in the committee’s advocacy and educational efforts, please e-mail Committee Chair Andy Hattala using the form below.

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LEADERSHIP

Andy Hattala

Andy serves as Vice-Chair of the Chapter. Read Andy Hattala’s bio here.