LA County

Improve water quality facility operations and maintenance.

Water quality projects, like all other infrastructure, require proper operations and maintenance to help maximize long-term viability of the projects. Insufficient funding and maintenance procedures can decrease the effectiveness in delivering proper water quality benefits, as well as shorten the lifespan…

Increase public awareness of river water quality and watershed health.

There is a common misperception that the water in the LA River is always unclean in all locations. While all rivers are subject to sporadic events where water quality dips below normal, the majority of water in the river during…

Coordinate with the Watershed Management Program and Enhanced Watershed Management Program (WMP and EWMP) Groups.

There are four WMP or EWMP groups along the LA River that have adopted programs through which participating cities and agencies meet their water quality requirements. LA County will continue to coordinate with these groups to implement projects from these…

Continue measures to clean up the regional groundwater aquifers.

If water is diverted from the LA River to recharge groundwater, it could be used by municipal water suppliers during periods of greatest need. Identifying and cleaning contaminated groundwater aquifers is therefore crucial for augmenting local water supply.

Employ and encourage efficient water use.

In addition to capturing and reusing water that flows to the LA River, perhaps the most direct method of improving local water supply reliability is to simply use less. Water conservation and efficient water use—from using more efficient fixtures and appliances…

Promote the river and natural ecosystem as an economic asset to surrounding communities.

The LA River provides economic value, not just for its irreplaceable utility functions but for its ecosystem and community services. Transforming the river as it is today into the river it is envisioned to be will increase its value as a…

Engage the Indigenous Peoples of the region to document and celebrate the importance of the indigenous cultures of the LA River, past and present.

Nations of native peoples have lived in the LA River region for millennia, making their history, traditions, and practices critical to painting a full picture of the river. There is still much to learn about and document from present-day Tribal…

Develop educational materials for people of all ages to learn more about the past, present, and future of the river corridor; natural resource protection; and the wildlife and water of the LA River.

People learn in different ways. Some are more visual or aural learners, while others are more physical or verbal learners. Some learn through individual explorations, others through directed group experiences. Ensuring people of all ages can fully embrace the deep…

Secure funding for affordable housing in parallel with funding for river projects.

With the understanding that housing affordability is a priority concern throughout LA County, it is imperative that, in conjunction with the results of a housing impact assessment, any projected adverse effects on housing affordability caused by a planned river project be…

Streamline permitting processes for artwork and cultural activities along the river.

Since the US Army Corps of Engineers and the LA County Flood Control District each have different permitting requirements, permit seekers today must be knowledgeable about the governance and regulations along the river to obtain a permit. Where one of…

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Improve water quality facility operations and maintenance.

Increase public awareness of river water quality and watershed health.

Coordinate with the Watershed Management Program and Enhanced Watershed Management Program (WMP and EWMP) Groups.

Continue measures to clean up the regional groundwater aquifers.

Employ and encourage efficient water use.

Engage the Indigenous Peoples of the region to document and celebrate the importance of the indigenous cultures of the LA River, past and present.

Develop educational materials for people of all ages to learn more about the past, present, and future of the river corridor; natural resource protection; and the wildlife and water of the LA River.

Secure funding for affordable housing in parallel with funding for river projects.

Streamline permitting processes for artwork and cultural activities along the river.

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