Whether you're curious about where your water comes from, looking for ways to protect your home from fire, or learning about grass replacement rebates or garden design, West Basin makes all these things easy and accessible with our full lineup of upcoming classes and events!
Water Lab is your go-to program for learning about our region’s water sources, what West Basin is doing to meet future needs and how you can get involved. Take a public tour of the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility (ECLWRF), join a free in-person “Know Your H2O” class, or hop into a virtual chat focused on grass replacement rebates.
Upcoming Water Lab Events:
- Tours: August 8, 2026
- Classes: September 9, 2026
- Virtual Chats: Coming in 2027
Sign up at www.westbasinca.gov/water-lab
Firescaping workshops will show you how to reduce wildfire risk around your home through potentially life-saving information and property protection with an emphasis on proactive prevention. If you live in fire-prone areas such as Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Malibu, and Topanga, these free workshops are for you! Read about the most recent firescaping class at www.westbasinca.gov/firescaping. Once event dates are determined, a registration link will be posted on the site.
School Field Trips start this September. West Basin will open its doors to students in grades 3–12 for engaging behind-the-scenes field trips at ECLWRF. Every year, more than 3,500 students experience the science of water recycling and sustainability in action. Teachers can visit www.westbasinca.gov/field-trips to be placed on the priority list for 2026-27 tours.
Rain Barrel Program returns this October and runs through March of 2027. This free giveaway program is part of our district-wide water efficiency program that aims to reduce demand on imported water supplies by making conservation and water-efficient practices a “California Way of Life.”
Last year, we gave away more than 1,000 free 50-gallon barrels that helped residents collect rainwater and cut outdoor water use, with one rain barrel capable of saving up to 620 gallons of water per year. If you want one (or two) and live in the West Basin service area, join the interest list now at www.westbasin.org/rain-barrels.
Our Grass Replacement program gives you money back to replace your water-greedy grass with climate-friendly landscaping. Thanks to approved funding, West Basin will be able to offer rebates of $5 per square foot of grass removed, up to $50,000 per project! Plus, we offer free landscape designs AND a $100 per tree rebate for up to five trees planted when switching to drought-tolerant landscaping.
Residents in the West Basin service area can sign up to be placed on the interest list for rebates at www.westbasinca.gov/grass-replacement.
Don’t Miss Out!
Dates for rain barrel pickups, firescaping workshops, school field trips and more will be announced soon. Check www.westbasinca.gov/events for updates and registration info.
Join West Basin as we help make water conservation, education and home safety a way of life!