The Kawana Pavilion Center is targeted for permanent and continued support of its Docent and Volunteer programs which provide tours, special events end public outreach. The center will also be used to carry out the City's mission of educating andd informing the citizens of Los Angeles on issues relating to water collection, treatment and reuse which is vital the future of this arid region.

The projects vision is also to provide an informational library on Japanese culture and environmental concems, be a focal point for Valley focused community activities, enhance the current rental progam and be a resource for the City in conducting its daily business.

~ The Kawana Pavilion ~

~ An Overview
The Kawana Pavilion project is intended to move forward the vision and growth of the Japanese Garden public usage and educational program established by the Mayor's Citizens Advisory committee and the City's Bureau of Sanitation by constructing a permanent building for public education on wastewater reclamation and water reuse through the visionary vehicle of the Japanese Garden which provides cultural enrichment and usage for the citizens of Los Angeles with its evolving multifaceted and expanding program.

The current program has grown with the volunteer help of its citizens and has outgrown the current support resources. through the Mayor's Citizens Advisory Committee in cooperation with the Bureau of Sanitation a study was completed which identified the need to establish a Kawana Pavilion at the Japanese Garden in Van Nuys.