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  • One of many new multi-unit residential developments being constructed in the Vista Hermosa neighborhood. Vista Hermosa is a neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles that sits on top of the Los Angeles Oil Field which was once the largest producing oil field in California. Hundreds of abandoned wells still exist but new large residential developments are being built over the wells and will prevent access to them in the event of leaks, toxic emissions or pipe breakage. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • One of many new multi-unit residential developments being constructed in the Vista Hermosa neighborhood. Vista Hermosa is a neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles that sits on top of the Los Angeles Oil Field which was once the largest producing oil field in California. Hundreds of abandoned wells still exist but new large residential developments are being built over the wells and will prevent access to them in the event of leaks, toxic emissions or pipe breakage. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • From 2008. Lois Arkin, founder of LA Eco-Village, talks to visitors in Community room.. Founded in 1993, LA Eco-Village demonstrates the processes for creating a healthy neighborhood ecologically, socially and economically and to reduce environmental impacts while raising the quality of neighborhood life.
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  • From 2008. Front of Main LA Eco-Village house on Bimini Place. Started in 1993, LA Eco-Village demonstrates the processes for creating a healthy neighborhood ecologically, socially and economically and to reduce environmental impacts while raising the quality of neighborhood life.
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  • From 2008. Bulletin board at LA Eco_Village. Started in 1993, LA Eco-Village demonstrates the processes for creating a healthy neighborhood ecologically, socially and economically and to reduce environmental impacts while raising the quality of neighborhood life.
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  • From 2008. Front of Main LA Eco-Village house on Bimini Place. Started in 1993, LA Eco-Village demonstrates the processes for creating a healthy neighborhood ecologically, socially and economically and to reduce environmental impacts while raising the quality of neighborhood life.
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  • From 2008. Wandering Rooster in garden of LA Eco-Village. Started in 1993, LA Eco-Village demonstrates the processes for creating a healthy neighborhood ecologically, socially and economically and to reduce environmental impacts while raising the quality of neighborhood life.
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  • Bicycle part gate at LA Eco-Village. Started in 1993, LA Eco-Village demonstrates the processes for creating a healthy neighborhood ecologically, socially and economically and to reduce environmental impacts while raising the quality of neighborhood life.
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  • From 2008. Ground rules for meetings in LA Eco-Village Community Room. Started in 1993, LA Eco-Village demonstrates the processes for creating a healthy neighborhood ecologically, socially and economically and to reduce environmental impacts while raising the quality of neighborhood life.
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  • From 2008. Bicycle room at LA Eco-Village. Started in 1993, LA Eco-Village demonstrates the processes for creating a healthy neighborhood ecologically, socially and economically and to reduce environmental impacts while raising the quality of neighborhood life.
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  • From 2008. Mosiac entrance to private residence at LA Eco-Village. Started in 1993, LA Eco-Village demonstrates the processes for creating a healthy neighborhood ecologically, socially and economically and to reduce environmental impacts while raising the quality of neighborhood life.
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  • Volunteers planting trees along Elmer Avenue. Elmer Avenue Neighborhood Retrofit Project brings together different organizations and neighborhood residents, and through a variety of sustainable methods, helps manage stormwater and reduce flooding and water pollution by retrofitting existing infrastructure such as sidewalks and stormdrains.
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  • From 2008. Bulletin board at LA Eco_Village. Started in 1993, LA Eco-Village demonstrates the processes for creating a healthy neighborhood ecologically, socially and economically and to reduce environmental impacts while raising the quality of neighborhood life.
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  • From 2008. Worm composter. Started in 1993, LA Eco-Village demonstrates the processes for creating a healthy neighborhood ecologically, socially and economically and to reduce environmental impacts while raising the quality of neighborhood life.
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  • An old wooden base, once part of machinery used for oil production, sits in the front yard of a home along Court Street. Vista Hermosa is a neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles that sits on top of the Los Angeles Oil Field which was once the largest producing oil field in California. Hundreds of abandoned wells still exist but new large residential developments are being built over the wells and will prevent access to them in the event of leaks, toxic emissions or pipe breakage. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • From 2008. Lois Arkin, founder of LA Eco-Village, engages in driver re-education. By forcing them around people in circle, drivers become aware of sharing street use. Founded in 1993, LA Eco-Village demonstrates the processes for creating a healthy neighborhood ecologically, socially and economically and to reduce environmental impacts while raising the quality of neighborhood life.
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  • One of many methane vents that circle the athletic field at the LA Unified School District property. Vista Hermosa is a neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles that sits on top of the Los Angeles Oil Field which was once the largest producing oil field in California. Hundreds of abandoned wells still exist but new large residential developments are being built over the wells and will prevent access to them in the event of leaks, toxic emissions or pipe breakage. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • A “Now Leasing” sign hangs from a recently constructed multi-unit residential development along Boylston Street next to some of the original single-family homes common to the area. Vista Hermosa is a neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles that sits on top of the Los Angeles Oil Field which was once the largest producing oil field in California. Hundreds of abandoned wells still exist but new large residential developments are being built over the wells and will prevent access to them in the event of leaks, toxic emissions or pipe breakage. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • An old wooden base, once part of machinery used for oil production, sits in the front yard of a home along Court Street. Vista Hermosa is a neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles that sits on top of the Los Angeles Oil Field which was once the largest producing oil field in California. Hundreds of abandoned wells still exist but new large residential developments are being built over the wells and will prevent access to them in the event of leaks, toxic emissions or pipe breakage. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • One of many methane vents that circle the athletic field at the LA Unified School District property. Vista Hermosa is a neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles that sits on top of the Los Angeles Oil Field which was once the largest producing oil field in California. Hundreds of abandoned wells still exist but new large residential developments are being built over the wells and will prevent access to them in the event of leaks, toxic emissions or pipe breakage. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Athletic fields, part of the 35-acre LA Unified School District property. Vista Hermosa is a neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles that sits on top of the Los Angeles Oil Field which was once the largest producing oil field in California. Hundreds of abandoned wells still exist but new large residential developments are being built over the wells and will prevent access to them in the event of leaks, toxic emissions or pipe breakage. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • One of two developments being constructed on Toluca Street by by Vancouver-based Aragon Holdings. Vista Hermosa is a neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles that sits on top of the Los Angeles Oil Field which was once the largest producing oil field in California. Hundreds of abandoned wells still exist but new large residential developments are being built over the wells and will prevent access to them in the event of leaks, toxic emissions or pipe breakage. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Abandoned oil well is vented with pipe at construction site. Vista Hermosa is a neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles that sits on top of the Los Angeles Oil Field which was once the largest producing oil field in California. Hundreds of abandoned wells still exist but new large residential developments are being built over the wells and will prevent access to them in the event of leaks, toxic emissions or pipe breakage. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Cement mixer trucks line up in front of a home once surrounded by oil wells, to deliver their load to a construction site on Court Street. Vista Hermosa is a neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles that sits on top of the Los Angeles Oil Field which was once the largest producing oil field in California. Hundreds of abandoned wells still exist but new large residential developments are being built over the wells and will prevent access to them in the event of leaks, toxic emissions or pipe breakage. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, California, USA
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  • Free Medical care at the Los Angeles Forum. Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps (RAM) is a Knoxville, Tennessee-based, non-profit, volunteer, medical relief corps that provides free health to people in the United States and third world countries. Inglewood, Los Angeles, California ,USA
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  • Residential houses next to oil refinery at Wilmington. Wilmington has one the highest risks of cancer due to it's proximity to the Port of Los Angeles at Long Beach, and the several oil refineries in the vicinity. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Young latino boy plays in the shadow of an oil refinery in Wilmington.
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  • Residential houses next to oil refinery at Wilmington. Wilmington has one the highest risks of cancer due to it's proximity to the Port of Los Angeles at Long Beach, and the several oil refineries in the vicinity. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • O-I Plastic Products. Vernon, just south of downtown Los Angeles, is an incorporated city made up almost entirely of factories, warehouses and other industries that are serviced by the many railroads that run through and near to it. It currenlty has a population of 91 but has an estimated 54,000 workers employed by Vernon’s industries. Toxic emissions and pollution from Vernon affects neighboring communities such as Huntington Park, a town that has been nicknamed Asthmaville because of the respiratory health effects on it’s residents.
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  • Roberto Cabrales talks about the toxicity and smell from the the lead rendering plant in the background. CBE (Communities for a Better Environement) Toxic Tour takes attendees through various toxic sites in and around Los Angeles, vernon, Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Dentist work on patients. Free Medical care at the Los Angeles Forum. Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps (RAM) is a Knoxville, Tennessee-based, non-profit, volunteer, medical relief corps that provides free health to people in the United States and third world countries. Inglewood, Los Angeles, California ,USA
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  • Roberto Cabrales talks  about toxic sites at CBE headquarters at beginning of Toxic Tour. CBE (Communities for a Better Environement) Toxic Tour takes attendees through various toxic sites in and around Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Dentist work on patients. Free Medical care at the Los Angeles Forum. Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps (RAM) is a Knoxville, Tennessee-based, non-profit, volunteer, medical relief corps that provides free health to people in the United States and third world countries. Inglewood, Los Angeles, California ,USA
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  • Roberto Cabrales talks about the toxicity and smell from the the lead rendering plant in the background. CBE (Communities for a Better Environement) Toxic Tour takes attendees through various toxic sites in and around Los Angeles, vernon, Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Malburg Generating Station, Vernon Power Plant. Vernon, just south of downtown Los Angeles, is an incorporated city made up almost entirely of factories, warehouses and other industries that are serviced by the many railroads that run through and near to it. It currenlty has a population of 91 but has an estimated 54,000 workers employed by Vernon’s industries. Toxic emissions and pollution from Vernon affects neighboring communities such as Huntington Park, a town that has been nicknamed Asthmaville because of the respiratory health effects on it’s residents.
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  • Old shack and railroad yards. Vernon, just south of downtown Los Angeles, is an incorporated city made up almost entirely of factories, warehouses and other industries that are serviced by the many railroads that run through and near to it. It currenlty has a population of 91 but has an estimated 54,000 workers employed by Vernon’s industries. Toxic emissions and pollution from Vernon affects neighboring communities such as Huntington Park, a town that has been nicknamed Asthmaville because of the respiratory health effects on it’s residents.
    CA16750.jpg
  • Vernon, just south of downtown Los Angeles, is an incorporated city made up almost entirely of factories, warehouses and other industries that are serviced by the many railroads that run through and near to it. It currenlty has a population of 91 but has an estimated 54,000 workers employed by Vernon’s industries. Toxic emissions and pollution from Vernon affects neighboring communities such as Huntington Park, a town that has been nicknamed Asthmaville because of the respiratory health effects on it’s residents.
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  • Dentist work on patients. Free Medical care at the Los Angeles Forum. Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps (RAM) is a Knoxville, Tennessee-based, non-profit, volunteer, medical relief corps that provides free health to people in the Un<br />
ited States and third world countries. Inglewood, Los Angeles, California ,USA
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  • Roberto Cabrales talks  about toxic sites at CBE headquarters at beginning of Toxic Tour. CBE (Communities for a Better Environement) Toxic Tour takes attendees through various toxic sites in and around Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Bayridge, Brooklyn, New York
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  • Dentist work on patients. Free Medical care at the Los Angeles Forum. Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps (RAM) is a Knoxville, Tennessee-based, non-profit, volunteer, medical relief corps that provides free health to people in the United States and third world countries. Inglewood, Los Angeles, California ,USA
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  • Residential houses next to oil refinery at Wilmington. Wilmington has one the highest risks of cancer due to it's proximity to the Port of Los Angeles at Long Beach, and the several oil refineries in the vicinity. Los Angeles, California, USA
    CA16384.jpg
  • Keller Williams volunteers help clean up at John Adams Middle School in Santa Monica. More than 30,000 associates from <br />
Keller Williams Realty across the United States and Canada participate in the third annual RED Day, May 12, 2011. RED Day, which stands for Renew, Energize and Donate,  is a collective service initiative where the company’s associates donate a day to give back to the community. Santa Monica, California, USA
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  • Planting beds being built at the Venice garden on April 16, 2010. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • Volunteers at a  Tree planting to reforest Stetson Ranch Park in Sylmar after the 2008 devastating wildfire. Organizations such as LA Conservation Corps, Tree People, North East Trees joined Million Trees LA and other volunteers to plant 150 trees to celebrate Earth Day 2009. California, USA.
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  • LA Conservation Corps plant a tree at a Tree planting to reforest Stetson Ranch Park in Sylmar after the 2008 devastating wildfire. Organizations such as LA Conservation Corps, Tree People, North East Trees joined Million Trees LA and other volunteers to plant 150 trees to celebrate Earth Day 2009. California, USA.
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  • Staking a tree at a tree planting celebrating Earth Day in South Central Los Angeles. LA Conservation Corps joins with community volunteers to plant trees along West Adams and Central Avenue near a new Fresh and Easy Market that plans to open on the corner. Los Angeles, California, USA.
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  • March for Water, World Water Day 2009, in downtown Los Angeles. March 22, 2009. A community march highlighting the local state water crisis that has resulted from a dysfunctional management, and to raise awareness of the plight of the people that are suffering from a global mismanagement of water. Starting at Los Angeles Historic Park, the length of the march is approximately 3 miles, the distance that on average people in other places of the world have to walk to find water to sustain their lives, many marchers will be carrying water vessels on their heads throughout the march in an act of solidarity with others around the world.  Community-Based Organizations & Environmental Justice Groups  will be marching as well as students of all ages (including 3 elementary schools) from all over the city will have banners representing their schools and their love for water.
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  • FoLAR's annual "La Gran Limpieza" clean up of the Los Angeles River. Bette Davis Picnic Area. Glendale Narrows. Los Angeles.
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  • From 2008. Lois Arkin, founder of LA Eco-Village, greet visitors and potential Eco-Villagers for tour.
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  • Los Angeles River Center and Gardens, FoLAR Headquarters, Cypress Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Norma Bonilla leads a workshop at the Venice Community Garden on Saturday August 28, 2010 . The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • Kayaker George Wolfe of the LaLa Times on a cell phone. FoLAR' (Friends of the LA River) annual river cleanup, La Gran Limpieza, was held  May 9, 2009. Thousands of volunteers at 14 sites pulled out accumlated trash, mostly plastic bags, from river runoff that might normally find it's way downstream into the Pacific Ocean.
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  • Murals in Wynwood Arts District, NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida, USA
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  • NW 2nd Avenue, Wynwood Arts District, Miami, Florida, USA
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  • Murals in Wynwood Arts District, Miami, Florida, USA
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  • NW 2nd Avenue, Wynwood Arts District, Miami, Florida, USA
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  • Kayaker George Wolfe who led the three day Los Angeles River Expedition in 2008 that led the to EPA declaring the river a Navigable waterway.
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  • A climate change rally was held in Los Angeles on February 17, 2013 and drew hundreds of people to City Hall steps to hear speakers and organizers and their message for President Obama to take the nation "Forward on Climate", and say no to the Keystone XL pipeline.  Speakers in Los Angeles included noted Environmentalist Ed Begley Jr., U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman  and Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar.
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  • A climate change rally was held in Los Angeles on February 17, 2013 and drew hundreds of people to City Hall steps to hear speakers and organizers and their message for President Obama to take the nation "Forward on Climate", and say no to the Keystone XL pipeline.  Los Angeles included noted Environmentalist Ed Begley Jr., U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman  and Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar.
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  • A climate change rally was held in Los Angeles on February 17, 2013 and drew hundreds of people to City Hall steps to hear speakers and organizers and their message for President Obama to take the nation "Forward on Climate", and say no to the Keystone XL pipeline. The rally was held in conjunction with the Washington DC rally held the same day and organized by 350.org. Speakers in Los Angeles included noted Environmentalist Ed Begley Jr., U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman  and Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar.
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  • Kayaker George Wolfe of the LaLa Times. FoLAR' (Friends of the LA River) annual river cleanup, La Gran Limpieza, was held  May 9, 2009. Thousands of volunteers at 14 sites pulled out accumlated trash, mostly plastic bags, from river runoff that might normally find it's way downstream into the Pacific Ocean.
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  • The Venice Community Garden on October 24, garden members are starting to harvest their crops. The Venice Community Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • The Venice Community Garden's first planting included Rosemary, Basil, Bell Peppers, Artichokes, and Cherry Tomatoes, 8/11/10. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • July 24, 2010. Stapling the Weedcloth for the final preparations of the planting beds at the Venice Community Garden. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • Norma Bonilla talks to LA Conservation Corps which is helping build the planting beds at the Venice garden on April 14, 2010. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • Students, parents and teachers work on the garden at the 24th Street School garden on Big Sunday, the largest annual citywide community service event in America, West Adams, Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Students, parents and teachers work on the garden at the 24th Street School garden on Big Sunday, the largest annual citywide community service event in America, West Adams, Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Child's hand with artichoke. Students, parents and teachers work on the garden at the 24th Street School garden on Big Sunday, the largest annual citywide community service event in America, West Adams, Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Cleaning up the Dominguez Channel at Artesia Transit Center. Over 14,000 volunteers took part in Coastal Cleanup Day in Los Angeles County, cleaning up beaches, parks, alleys, creeks, highways and storm drains at 69 different sites. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Cleaning up the Dominguez Channel at Artesia Transit Center. Over 14,000 volunteers took part in Coastal Cleanup Day in Los Angeles County, cleaning up beaches, parks, alleys, creeks, highways and storm drains at 69 different sites. Over 300,000 pounds of debris and recyclables were removed by the various environmental organizations, community groups, families, local businesses, faith-based organizations and students that took part. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • LA Conservation Corps plant a tree at a Tree planting to reforest Stetson Ranch Park in Sylmar after the 2008 devastating wildfire. Organizations such as LA Conservation Corps, Tree People, North East Trees joined Million Trees LA and other volunteers to plant 150 trees to celebrate Earth Day 2009. California, USA.
    CA16195.jpg
  • LA Conservation Corps plant a tree at a Tree planting to reforest Stetson Ranch Park in Sylmar after the 2008 devastating wildfire. Organizations such as LA Conservation Corps, Tree People, North East Trees joined Million Trees LA and other volunteers to plant 150 trees to celebrate Earth Day 2009. California, USA.
    CA16192.jpg
  • LA Conservation Corps helping with Tree Planting at Calvert Elementary School in Woodland Hills. Los Angeles
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  • Ocean Kayak at FoLAR's annual "La Gran Limpieza" clean up of the Los Angeles River. Bette Davis Picnic Area. Glendale Narrows. Los Angeles.
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  • Painter on side of building in Wynwood Arts District, Miami, Florida, USA
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  • Murals in Wynwood Arts District, Miami, Florida, USA
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  • The Venice Community Garden's first planting included Rosemary, Basil, Bell Peppers, Artichokes, and Cherry Tomatoes, 8/11/10. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • Murals in Wynwood Arts District, Miami, Florida, USA
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  • Kayaker George Wolfe of the LaLa Times. FoLAR' (Friends of the LA River) annual river cleanup, La Gran Limpieza, was held  May 9, 2009. Thousands of volunteers at 14 sites pulled out accumlated trash, mostly plastic bags, from river runoff that might normally find it's way downstream into the Pacific Ocean.
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  • Lawns being watered by sprinklers during severe drought in Summer of 2014. Cheviot Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Keller Williams volunteers help clean up at John Adams Middle School in Santa Monica. More than 30,000 associates from <br />
Keller Williams Realty across the United States and Canada participate in the third annual RED Day, May 12, 2011. Santa Monica, California, USA
    CA17726.jpg
  • Keller Williams volunteers help clean up at John Adams Middle School in Santa Monica. More than 30,000 associates from <br />
Keller Williams Realty across the United States and Canada participate in the third annual RED Day, May 12, 2011. Santa Monica, California, USA
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  • Aeryn picks her first harvest which includes zucchini, swiss chard, yellow squash and cucumbers on October 14, 2010. The Venice Community Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • August 14, 2010. Denise and Frank plant their seeds and seedlings in their planting box. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • August 14, 2010. Denise and Frank plant their seeds and seedlings in their planting box. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • July 24, 2010. Laying down the soil for the final preparations of the planting beds at the Venice Community Garden. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • July 24, 2010. Watering the Gypsum for the final preparations of the planting beds at the Venice Community Garden. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA
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  • Students, parents and teachers work on the garden at the 24th Street School garden on Big Sunday, the largest annual citywide community service event in America, West Adams, Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Shoveling mulch. Students, parents and teachers work on the garden at the 24th Street School garden on Big Sunday, the largest annual citywide community service event in America, West Adams, Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Cleaning up the Glendale narrows. FoLAR' (Friends of the LA River) annual river cleanup, La Gran Limpieza, was held  May 9, 2009. Thousands of volunteers at 14 sites pulled out accumlated trash, mostly plastic bags, from river runoff that might normally find it's way downstream into the Pacific Ocean.
    CA16227.jpg
  • Cleaning up the Glendale narrows. FoLAR' (Friends of the LA River) annual river cleanup, La Gran Limpieza, was held  May 9, 2009. Thousands of volunteers at 14 sites pulled out accumlated trash, mostly plastic bags, from river runoff that might normally find it's way downstream into the Pacific Ocean.
    CA16226.jpg
  • Cleaning up the Glendale narrows. FoLAR' (Friends of the LA River) annual river cleanup, La Gran Limpieza, was held  May 9, 2009. Thousands of volunteers at 14 sites pulled out accumlated trash, mostly plastic bags, from river runoff that might normally find it's way downstream into the Pacific Ocean.
    CA16216.jpg
  • LA Conservation Corps plant a tree at a Tree planting to reforest Stetson Ranch Park in Sylmar after the 2008 devastating wildfire. Organizations such as LA Conservation Corps, Tree People, North East Trees joined Million Trees LA and other volunteers to plant 150 trees to celebrate Earth Day 2009. California, USA.
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  • LA Conservation Corps plant a tree at a Tree planting to reforest Stetson Ranch Park in Sylmar after the 2008 devastating wildfire. Organizations such as LA Conservation Corps, Tree People, North East Trees joined Million Trees LA and other volunteers to plant 150 trees to celebrate Earth Day 2009. California, USA.
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  • March for Water, World Water Day 2009, in downtown Los Angeles. March 22, 2009. A community march highlighting the local state water crisis that has resulted from a dysfunctional management, and to raise awareness of the plight of the people that are suffering from a global mismanagement of water. Starting at Los Angeles Historic Park, the length of the march is approximately 3 miles, the distance that on average people in other places of the world have to walk to find water to sustain their lives, many marchers will be carrying water vessels on their heads throughout the march in an act of solidarity with others around the world.  Community-Based Organizations & Environmental Justice Groups  will be marching as well as students of all ages (including 3 elementary schools) from all over the city will have banners representing their schools and their love for water.
    CA16074.jpg
  • March for Water, World Water Day 2009, in downtown Los Angeles. March 22, 2009. A community march highlighting the local state water crisis that has resulted from a dysfunctional management, and to raise awareness of the plight of the people that are suffering from a global mismanagement of water. Starting at Los Angeles Historic Park, the length of the march is approximately 3 miles, the distance that on average people in other places of the world have to walk to find water to sustain their lives, many marchers will be carrying water vessels on their heads throughout the march in an act of solidarity with others around the world.  Community-Based Organizations & Environmental Justice Groups  will be marching as well as students of all ages (including 3 elementary schools) from all over the city will have banners representing their schools and their love for water.
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  • LA Conservation Corps helping with Tree Planting at Calvert Elementary School in Woodland Hills. Los Angeles
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  • FoLAR's annual "La Gran Limpieza" clean up of the Los Angeles River. Bette Davis Picnic Area. Glendale Narrows. Los Angeles.
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