The Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Area is located in the midwest portion of Los Angeles County. The watershed area drains to the Pacific Ocean via the Los Angeles River and includes the Arroyo Seco, Verdugo Wash, Tujunga Wash and Pacoima Wash. Municipalities that fall within the boundaries of this Watershed Area include: Los Angeles, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles County, Burbank, Calabasas, Alhambra, San Fernando, South Pasadena, Monterey Park, Hidden Hills, Santa Clarita, and Pasadena.
The Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Area is estimated to receive up to $38.6 million annually to fund regional projects and programs.
Regional Program funds for the Watershed Area are programmed by the Watershed Area Steering Committee comprised of local stakeholders from agencies, municipalities, and community members from within the Watershed Area. The Steering Committee will meet regularly to develop funding plans and recommendations to provide water quality, water supply, and community enhancement benefits to the region. Available meeting details are below.
Steering Committee
Genevieve Osmena, LA County Flood Control District
Delon Kwan, LA Department of Water and Power
Paul Liu, LA Department of Water and Power
Alfredo Magallanes, LA Sanitation & Environment
Cathie Santo Domingo, LA Recreation & Parks
Ernesto Pantoja, Laborers Local 300
Miguel Luna, Urban Semillas
John Luker, Santa Susana Mountain Park Association
David Nahai*, Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith
Veronica Padilla-Campos, Pacoima Beautiful
Yazdan Emrani, Glendale
Patrick DeChellis, La Cañada Flintridge
Barbara Romero, Los Angeles
Max Podemski**, Los Angeles
TBD, Los Angeles
Paul Alva, Los Angeles County
Kris Markarian, Pasadena
* Chair ** Vice Chair
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Updates
Meetings and Events
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
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Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 13, 2021, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
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Agenda Video Conference Guidelines Watershed Coordinator Selection Process
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Wednesday, December 16, 2020, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Agenda Video Conference Guidelines Resources Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
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Agenda Video Conference Guidelines Presentation Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 28, 2020, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
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Agenda Video Conference Guidelines SIP Guidelines & Tool Guide Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 14, 2020, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
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Agenda Video Conference Guidelines Overview of Scored Projects SIP Guidelines & Tool Guide
Additional Resources Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 30, 2020, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
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Agenda Video Conference Guidelines Overview of Scored Projects SIP Guidelines & Tool Guide
Project Presentations & Submittals Summary Additional Resources Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 26, 2020, 2:00 – 4:00 pm CANCELED
Media Center, Training Room A/B
2714 Media Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 12, 2020, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
LA County Public Works, Headquarters – Conference Room C
900 S Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
Agenda Overview of Scored Projects Scoring Rubric Expenditure Projections Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Monday, March 2, 2020, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
LA County Public Works, Headquarters – Conference Room A
900 S Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Monday, February 24, 2020, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
LA County Public Works, Headquarters – Conference Room B
900 S Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
Agenda Overview of Scored Projects Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Monday, February 10, 2020, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
LA County Public Works, Headquarters – Conference Room C
900 S Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
Agenda Overview of Scored Projects Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
LA County Public Works, Headquarters – Conference Room C
900 S Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Monday, January 6, 2020, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
LA County Public Works, Headquarters – Conference Room C
900 S Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
Agenda Overview of Project Submittals Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 12, 2019, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
LA County Public Works, Headquarters – Conference Room C
900 S Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, October 31, 2019, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Los Angeles City Hall, 10th Floor, Room 1050
200 Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Upcoming Meetings
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 18, 2021, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
WebEx Details HERE (Password: scwp)
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 3, 2021, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
WebEx Details HERE (Password: scwp)
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 2021, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
WebEx Details HERE (Password: scwp)
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 2:00 – 4:00 pm