Sustainable Landscapes in Southern CA Offer Multiple Benefits. What Role Can Businesses Play?
Channel: Pacific Institute
Date: 2019-04-22

In this interview, Sonali Abraham, Heather Cooley, and Cora Kammeyer of the Pacific Institute discuss the findings of their report,“Sustainable Landscapes on Commercial and Industrial Properties in the Santa Ana River Watershed.” This report is one piece of a collaboration between the Pacific Institute, California Forward, the CEO Water Mandate, and the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority to advance business investments in sustainable landscapes in the Santa Ana River Watershed in Southern California. The project also includes an interactive mapping tool that allows users to explore the potential benefits of sustainable landscaping practices across the watershed.
 
In the interview, Sonali, Heather, and Cora cover what sustainable landscapes are and why they are needed, then explore specific opportunities for businesses to contribute to water management and climate resiliency goals through investment in sustainable landscapes in the Santa Ana River Watershed. They also address some of the barriers to expanding these investments, and what can be done to address them. Finally, they discuss next steps and opportunities to get involved in the project.