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GWAcademy

Join the 2025 Groundwater Academy

Groundwater Academy is a three-session program designed to provide elected officials and city staff with a thorough understanding of groundwater management and conservation through interactive sessions, site visits, and expert-led discussions.

Program Overview:

  • Session 1: Friday, April 25, 2025 from 9:45am-12:45pm
    • Groundwater 101 & Stormwater Capture: Learn the Basics of Hydrogeology and Key Stats on Stormwater Capture
    • Tour of San Gabriel and Rio Hondo Spreading Grounds with Los Angeles County Public Works

 

  • Session 2: Friday, May 30, 2025 from 9:45am-12:45pm
    •  T​​ransforming Household Wastewater into Groundwater Recharge for Our Basins
    • Tour of Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant

 

  • Session 3: Friday, June 27, 2025 from 9:45am-1:00pm
    • Injection Wells in Action: From Groundwater Recharge to Seawater Barrier Protection
    • Tour of Leo J. Vander Lans Advanced Water Treatment Facility
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Program Details:
No physical requirements.
Limited to 15 participants.
Shuttle transportation provided to and from WRD site locations.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided at each session.
All sessions must be completed to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Sessions will take place on the last Friday of each month April-June. 

Cohort 2024 Participants: 
  • City of South Gate: Councilmember Al Rios
  • City of Norwalk: Councilmember Ana Valencia
  • City of Compton: Councilmember Andre Spicer
  • City of Hawthorne: Councilmember Angie English
  • City of Carson: Councilmember Arleen Rojas
  • City of Lakewood: Vice Mayor Cassandra Chase
  • City of Norwalk: City Manager Jesus Gomez
  • City of Cerritos: Councilmember Lynda Johnson
  • Office of Assemblymember Lisa Calderon: Martin Calderon
  • City of Lynwood: Councilmember Oscar Flores
  • City of Bellflower: Councilmember Victor Sanchez
  • Centinela Valley Union High School District: School Board Member Hugo Rojas
  • City of Redondo Beach: Zein Obagi Jr.
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              Tour of Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant
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              Tour of Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant
May contain: adult, female, person, woman, male, man, accessories, glasses, belt, and people
              Tour of Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant
May contain: water, waterfront, railing, clothing, footwear, shoe, pier, handrail, person, accessories, bag, handbag, glasses, electronics, mobile phone, phone, and shorts
              Tour of Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant
A group of people posing outdoors near a fenced water area under a clear blue sky.
        Tour of San Gabriel and Rio Hondo Spreading Grounds with Los Angeles County Public Work
A group of people stand near a water channel, discussing or observing, within a fenced area.
        Tour of San Gabriel and Rio Hondo Spreading Grounds with Los Angeles County Public Work
People in safety gear and vests, possibly at an industrial facility or construction site, with a guide explaining something.
Tour of Leo J. Vander Lans Advanced Water Treatment Facility
A group of people wearing safety vests and helmets stand in an industrial area, with one person pointing at a display board.
Tour of Leo J. Vander Lans Advanced Water Treatment Facility
A group of people touring an outdoor facility with water, surrounded by greenery and overcast skies.
A group of people observing a man holding a flask outdoors, possibly during a demonstration or tour.
May contain: adult, female, person, woman, male, man, accessories, glasses, belt, and people
May contain: water, waterfront, railing, clothing, footwear, shoe, pier, handrail, person, accessories, bag, handbag, glasses, electronics, mobile phone, phone, and shorts
A group of people posing outdoors near a fenced water area under a clear blue sky.
A group of people stand near a water channel, discussing or observing, within a fenced area.
People in safety gear and vests, possibly at an industrial facility or construction site, with a guide explaining something.
A group of people wearing safety vests and helmets stand in an industrial area, with one person pointing at a display board.

For any questions, please contact Ally at ahernandez@wrd.org or (562)275-4264.