Ann Kulikoff, Board Member Our Time Shared – Looking for those opportunities to volunteer and do more for others has a positive benefit to all. Taking the time to volunteer provides an avenue to teach what we have learned and to pass that knowledge to others. It is difficult to carve out time in such a […]
IRWA Chapter 1 Newsletter – Environmental Subcommittee BROWNFIELDS AND UPCOMING CALIFORNIA LAND RECYCLING CONFERENCE In 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation for the Cleanups in Vulnerable Communities Initiative (CVCI), which allocates $500 million to facilitate remedy and reuse of potentially contaminated properties, with focus on sites in historically vulnerable or disadvantaged communities. Consequently, the […]
By: Alana Edwards Hello Chapter 1 members! I am excited to be your new Education Chair. As a Chapter 1 Member You are Eligible to take up to two FREE Two-Day Chapter 1 IRWA Class! This is a wonderful opportunity for all Chapter 1 members to help fulfill your IRWA educational requirements for certifications, SR/WA […]
BY: Neidy Pinuelas, Professional Development Committee Chair Great News! Announcing the Chapter 1 Educational Scholarship Program for the 2020-21 Fiscal Year! This is a wonderful opportunity for Chapter 1 members! Please see the timeline and application in this newsletter! ALL MEMBERS IRWA CHAPTER 1 — 2022-23 EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Chapter 1 […]
By: Julie Del Rivo, Secretary In August 2022, Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de León proposed a pilot program that would expand open space in residential neighborhoods in his district and convert more streets into car-free zones. Across the world people living in these car free communities become healthier, happier, and not surprisingly safer. In […]