Generation Water
Generation Water is an environmental non-profit organization headquartered in Los Angeles whose mission is to build a pipeline of diverse, well-qualified young people for the career opportunities of the green economy, particularly focused on water and power efficiency. Generation Water provides young people with training and on-the-job work experience as they embark on a career in water, sustainability, the skilled trades, or a STEM-related field. Also, Generation Water completes sustainability projects that reduce water and/or energy consumption while minimizing negative environmental impacts.
In June 2010, Generation Water and its partners were awarded the State of California’s first Green Innovation Challenge, a $2.5 million grant to grow the water efficiency sector, train new entrants and incumbent employees, and place them into careers. G3 is collaborating with Generation Water to provide this training through an Attainable Sustainable Custom Seminar emphasizing the concepts and practices underlying holistic sustainable landscape evaluation, design, and stewardship. The G3 / Generation Water: Water Efficiency Professional Training Program is the first step in creating a Los Angeles Water Proficiency Certification Program.
Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches.
Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 90 chapters worldwide.
Surfrider Foundation partners with G3, water agencies, cities and others to promote and expand its Ocean Friendly Gardens (OFG) Program. OFG educates and assists people in creating landscapes and utilizing native plants, permeable groundcovers, and water retention features to prevent urban runoff, create wildlife habitat and design beautiful spaces.
West Basin Municipal Water District
West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin MWD) is an innovative public agency that provides drinking and recycled water to its 185-square mile service area. West Basin MWD purchases imported water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) and wholesales the imported water to cities and private companies in southwest Los Angeles County. West Basin MWD is a recognized leader in the production of recycled water and its conservation and education programs are fundamental to West Basin MWD’s diverse water portfolio. To protect our local groundwater basin from seawater intrusion, West Basin MWD provides water for injection into the South Bay’s seawater barriers.
In 2008 G3 won two RFPs: one for developing the Ocean Friendly Landscapes curriculum and teaching the classes, and one for designing Ocean Friendly Demonstration Gardens throughout the West Basin MWD service area. In 2009 G3 Associate and licensed landscape contractor, TS Greenery, installed the Edward C. Little WRF OFG Demonstration Garden. In 2010 G3 Associate and licensed landscape contractor, Clark & White Landscapes, installed the West Basin MWD Carson Headquarter OFG Demonstration Garden.
San Diego County Water Authority
The San Diego County Water Authority is a public agency serving the San Diego region as a wholesale supplier of water from the Colorado River and Northern California. The Water Authority’s mission is to provide a safe and reliable supply of water to its 24 member agencies serving the San Diego region. The Water Authority has been importing water to meet the region’s needs for more than 60 years. As wholesale agency, the Water Authority purchases its water from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The Water Authority also obtains water via long-term Colorado River water conservation and transfer agreements with agencies in the Coachella Valley and Imperial County.
In 2010 G3 won an RFP to develop curriculum and teach classes in its Attainable Sustainable Landscape Program.
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) provides potable water, wastewater treatment, recycled water and biosolids composting to more than 65,000 residents in the cities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Westlake Village, and unincorporated areas of western Los Angeles County. G3 works with LVMWD teaching classes.
Olivenhain Municipal Water District
Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) is a public agency providing water, wastewater services, recycled water, hydroelectricity, and the operation of the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve. OMWD was organized in 1959 and has been serving water to its customers since 1961. At over 48 square miles, OMWD serves a population of approximately 68,000 residents. OMWD includes portions of the cities of Encinitas, Carlsbad, San Diego, Solana Beach, and San Marcos as well as the communities of Olivenhain, Leucadia, Elfin Forest, Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, Santa Fe Valley and 4S Ranch.
In 2010 G3 was a consultant to OMWD for redesigning the landscape at their headquarters in partnership with Mira Costa College Horticulture Program and Surfrider Foundation’s San Diego Chapter’s OFG Program. In 2011 a team of G3 Associates created a conceptual landscape plan for the OMWD headquarters in Encinitas.
City of Oxnard
The City of Oxnard is the largest city in Ventura County. The City is located about 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 35 miles south of Santa Barbara.
G3 is collaborating with the City of Oxnard to develop Attainable Sustainable Landscape classes and Hands-on Workshops that update the California Friendly Landscaping Program curriculum already implemented by the Water Conservation and Public Works Depts. The program kicks off with a Basics Class on Saturday, July 23, 2011. In early 2012, G3 will be offering a Core Concepts Workshop, sponsored by City of Oxnard, using the G3 curriculum to generate a list of Oxnard Qualified Landscape Professionals that may be made available to homeowners and businesses seeking assistance in renovating or developing sustainable landscapes in Oxnard.
City of Pasadena Power & Water
The City of Pasadena Power & Water is sponsoring a renovation of a highly-visible public site through a Hands-on Workshops (HOW) on Sponge Garden Construction.
