"Find your place on the planet. Dig in, and take responsibility from there." – Gary SnyderAt The River Project, we believe that restoring our Los Angeles River and watershed requires engagement throughout the society; from top-level policy making to personal habits and decisions. A key part of our mission is providing the education and tools community members need to become responsible watershed partners and advocates.Click on the chapter headings below for things that you can do, or download the pdf.Develop a ‘Sense of Place’Capture Rainwater On-siteEnhance HabitatConserve WaterProtect Water QualityApply Political and Social Pressure"You must be the change you want to see in the world." – Mahatma Gandhi
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- WATER LA
- Woodman Avenue Green Infrastructure Project
- Tujunga/Pacoima Watershed Plan
- Taylor Yard/ Rio de Los Angeles State Park
- Early History: 1700-1920
- The Railroad: 1920s-80s
- Emerging Vision: 1990s
- Development Pressure: 1997-99
- The Community Organizes: 2000
- The Park Emerges: 2001-2007
- To The River!: 2008-2012
- Map of Taylor Yard Parcels
- The Coalition
- Surface and Ground Water Study
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- Taylor Yard Interpretive Project
- Sepulveda Basin Habitat Enhancement
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