“After experiencing the strong family and tightly knit community of Project Pull last year, I wanted to be a part of it again.” A rising senior at Lick-Wilmerding High School, Mila Fong Gougoutas has returned as a Project Pull intern this summer working in the environmental pathway. Despite the virtual nature of the internship program,…
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How Your Photo Can be Featured in the SFPUC’s 2022 Calendar
It’s that time of the year again. The SFPUC is inviting the public to submit photos for its annual pollution prevention calendar. The SFPUC’s Pollution Prevention Program focuses on outreach, education, and legislation to prevent pollutants from affecting where the community works, plays and lives, aiming to preserve San Francisco for future generations to enjoy….
How a Safety Compliance Officer at the Biosolids Digester Facilities Project Found Support and Professional Growth
“Being a single mother, finding reliable childcare was very hard especially during the pandemic” reflected Bayview-Hunters Point resident Deja Wilson. Wilson, like many women, discovered after COVID-19 hit, that in times of crisis, women often bare the most hardships. “I was able to meet Jessica [Fontenot] who works with the SFPUC, and she connected me…
Local Naturalist Studies Coyotes Living Amongst Sunset Reservoir Solar Panels
Coyotes are reclaiming the home that they used to live in. Indigenous to California, these creatures were found throughout the Bay Area, including in San Francisco, but people began purposefully wiping out coyotes out of fear and hate. In 2002, however, to the surprise of many, a coyote was discovered walking around in the Presidio…
Gardening 101: Learn How to Reduce Pests and Water Usage
It is a typically San Francisco summer – dry and cold, but always with a bit of sunshine and plenty of fog. With summer underway as we’re coming out of a dry winter, the SFPUC has teamed up with Charlotte Canner, Integrated Pest Management Advocate and Educator for the Our Water Our World Program. The…
Flood-Proof Your Property This Summer with up to $100k Grant from the SFPUC
You may or may not be surprised to know that there are parts of San Francisco that experience flooding during the winter heavy rains. While San Francisco had a dry winter, we also know Mother Nature is unpredictable. The summertime is the best time to flood-proof your property. The SFPUC offers a Floodwater Grant for…