We’re working to restore the vital ecosystems of the Los Angeles River Watershed for a climate-resilient future.

MISSION:

The River Project is dedicated to planning and action to protect, reclaim, and restore vital ecosystems in Los Angeles County. Our mission is to realize a regenerative, equitable, just, and climate-resilient Los Angeles through radical curiosity, evidence-based watershed planning, and positive action. Through our work, we provide local government and communities with the tools to safely adapt to rapidly changing conditions and co-create a climate-resilient future.

WHAT WE DO:

  • Advocate for an inclusive, integrated watershed approach to policy, planning and development at the local, regional and statewide level.

  • Undertake scientific studies to identify opportunities to reclaim our river fronts, regenerate surrounding watershed lands, and create a climate-resilient future for Los Angeles.

  • Engage with communities and schools to provide hands-on, project-based learning opportunities, empowering Angelenos with the knowledge and tools needed to become watershed stewards.

  • Facilitate locally-driven public art to promote awareness of our local water resources and native ecosystems, and to foster a sense of place in Southern California.

  • Partner with agencies and NGOs to catalyze a climate-resilient Los Angeles through urban acupuncture and smarter land use policies.

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