River Operations and Maintenance Safety Staff

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…

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…

Use environmentally responsible practices for operations and maintenance of the river channel and adjacent lands.

Healthy, connected urban ecosystems rely not just on large physical investments but on more regular operations and maintenance practices. Environmentally friendly practices and products are widely available today. However, their application often differs from the use of their traditional counterparts, highlighting…

Promote public safety along the river.

Community members named safety as the top reason they do not use the LA River. Improving the perception of safety means addressing physical and perceptual factors. Physical factors include having appropriately scaled railings and a path that is clear of…

Promote life safety along the river.

A reimagined river is intended to draw more people to use the river corridor. With increased usage comes a responsibility to provide for the safety of those users through increased awareness, hazard mitigation, and emergency response.

River Operations and Maintenance Safety Staff

Increase public awareness of river water quality and watershed health.

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.

Use environmentally responsible practices for operations and maintenance of the river channel and adjacent lands.

Promote public safety along the river.

Promote life safety along the river.

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