Assisting the Community
Participating and assisting in the education of the children in the city and communities we serve helps secure a knowledgeable base of residential and business customers that understand and appreciate water, energy, and environmental issues. Involvement in education also ensures the development of a skilled, productive, and competitive work force that benefits not only the LADWP, but also the city as a whole. Education is an essential component of economic development for the city.
LADWP realizes the importance of providing resources towards the enhancement of our educators and the children they teach. We take pride in being able to spark the creative energy of a new generation. As a result, the LADWP participates in a number of Educational Partnership Programs.
For more information on any of LADWP’s programs, contact us.
LADWP Science Bowl
The LADWP Science Bowl is the official regional qualifying tournament to the U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl competition for public, private, and parochial schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District geographic area. LADWP Science Bowl regional championships teams have won five national titles and placed among the top five teams nationally 15 times.
Adopt-A-School Program
Find out more about the LADWP employees’ involvement with our local schools by helping students improve their reading and other academic skills.
Electric Safety Activities
We offer several programs including online activities for kids and online lessons for teachers and their students as well as five new electric safety videos and an Emmy-Award winning video on outdoor electric safety. The following electric safety lesson materials (digital or printed versions) are available for teachers to order – “Paths for Electricity,” grades 4-6, “Sam and Jody Save the Circus,” grades 2-3 and “Mouse House Surprise,” grades K-1.
Wildwoods Foundation - A Drop in the Bucket
LADWP has partnered for many years with Wildwoods by sponsoring the on-campus presentations of “A Drop in the Bucket” that include students building replicas of the Los Angeles Aqueduct and the California Aqueduct. Important information about the water supply as well as water conservation and energy efficiency are covered in these presentations. The program is also presented at community events including science education festivals.
Partnership with LAUSD
Find out more about the LADWP’s ongoing academic-based partnerships with the Los Angeles Unified School District and other education organizations.
Career Education
Learn more about how LADWP is involved in helping students learn more about careers.