Sidewalk repair endangers trees in Northwest Glendale.  Excellent coverage in the Sunroom Desk blog: http://sunroomdesk.com/2012/02/10/residents-block-tree-removal-sidewalk-repair-northwest-glendale-california/

 

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From the Arroyo-Seco Yahoo group:

greywater workshop
march 10, 2011
10am to 4pm

http://greywatercor ps.com/whatwscur rent.html? utm_source= Greywater+ Corps+List& utm_campaign= 2a6e53dde8- HM157_Workshop4_ 14_2011&utm_ medium=email

interested in learning how to install your own simple greywater irrigation system? we will be teaching a greywater class and hands-on workshop where you will learn all about greywater and then participate in installing a laundry-to-landscape system, converting a washing machine to safe, legal greywater reuse. this type of system can be installed by a reasonably handy person in a weekend for around $150 in parts.

topics covered:
++ brief introduction to california's water infrastructure and politics
++ what is greywater?
++ benefits and drawbacks of greywater reuse
++ legal and permitting issues
++ health and soil considerations
++ simple greywater systems:
drain out back ++
movable drain ++
laundry drum ++
branched drain ++
laundry-to-landscape ++
pumped systems ++

the workshop will take place at a lovely house in Altadena. no prior construction experience is necessary. participants will be expected to help with simple pvc plumbing, drilling, cutting, and digging; please wear appropriate clothing.

cost of the seminar is $50 per person; enrollment is limited to 15 people. early registration is recommended since the class is expected to fill up. please send any questions to workshops@greywater corps.com.

 

That's all for now,

 

Sharon W