STORMS Seminar: Advancing Stormwater Capture for Greener Schools in Los Angeles
Join us for an inspiring look at how school campuses can become climate-resilient community hubs—capturing stormwater, cooling neighborhoods, and supporting student well-being.
Friday, May 16, 2025
10:00 - 11:00 AM PDT
Register here to attend
Los Angeles County, the most populous in the US, serves 1.3 million students across 80 school districts. Situated in an already hot and arid region, LA County students face rising temperatures and more climate extremes. School greening can help manage stormwater coming from school campuses and build more resilient communities.
In this webinar, Pacific Institute researchers will share insights from a recent study on the potential of stormwater capture at public school campuses, highlighting areas with the most co-benefits. This session will share technical findings as well as recommendations to boost stormwater capture at schools—mitigating urban heat island effects, decreasing localized flooding, and improving water quality.
We’ll also highlight related projects supported by the State Water Quality Control Board's Strategy to Optimize Resource Management of Stormwater (STORMS) and explore how this work is helping shape the future of STORMS efforts, with a growing focus on capture, use, and multi-benefit strategies.
Presenters:
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Amanda Magee, STORMS, California State Water Resources Control Board
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Sonali Abraham, Pacific Institute
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Shannon Spurlock, Pacific Institute
The webinar will be recorded and posted following the event.
Questions? Contact Amanda Magee at amanda.magee@waterboards.ca.gov
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