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Existing Conditions Summary
Understanding the ecological, hydrological, physical, and social conditions of the LA river
The LA River Master Plan, which was developed using a watershed and community approach to research and analysis, explores existing conditions through a data-based methodology. This differs from previous efforts in that analytical studies of systemic and natural elements were conducted for the entire 834-square-mile watershed and communicated through comparable formats for ease of understanding. Recognizing that these systemic and natural elements cannot be studied in isolation, several studies also included information for areas outside the watershed.
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Inventory and analysis
The LA River Master Plan’s existing conditions inventory and analysis reveals that conditions in and along the LA River vary widely, with some areas containing a variety of desirable assets and others experiencing unique vulnerabilities. Research was organized into analysis of existing:
- Flood Risk Reduction
- Water Quality
- Water Supply
- Ecosystem and Habitat Conditions
- Open Space, Recreation, and Trails
- Community, Art, and Culture
- Access
- Demographics
- Sustainability and Resiliency
- Operations and Maintenance
Communities within LA County
