Teresa Villegas
City of Los Angeles
Chair
Municipal
Upper Los Angeles River Watershed
Alonso Garcia
Council for Watershed Health
ULAR_WC_CWH2@pw.lacounty.gov
Kristina Kreter
Council for Watershed Health
ULAR_WC_CWH1@pw.lacounty.gov
Adi Liberman
Environmental Outreach Strategies, Inc
ULAR_WC_EOS@pw.lacounty.gov
One of the largest in the LA Basin, the Upper Los Angeles River spans the San Fernando Valley into the Angeles National Forest in the San Gabriel Valley and dips down into part of South LA, including Watts, Westmont and Willowbrook. In all, it encompasses 12 municipalities and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
Although this watershed includes many urbanized areas, it has a surprising amount of biodiversity including hundreds of species of native plants, fish, insects, birds, and mammals. The vast aquifers and soil type of this watershed allows for a range of possibilities to increase water supply and improve stormwater quality. This watershed is also one of the most economically diverse in the LA Basin.
Meaningful engagement with the Upper LA River Watershed communities is key to effective stormwater management. As Watershed Coordinators, we connect communities, organizations and interested parties with the Safe Clean Water Program. Together we help advance multi-benefit projects that align community needs with Safe Clean Water Program Goals.
– Your Watershed Coordinators Alonso, Kristina, and Adi
Get in touch with any of the watershed coordinators to learn about how we can create exciting water capture projects in your community.
From the Community
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Hollenbeck Park (LA County) -
Kayaks in the Upper Los Angeles River (LA County Public Works) -
Tree adoption community event (Council for Watershed Health) -
Native vegetation at LA Zoo (Council for Watershed Health)
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Featured ProjectEarvin “Magic” Johnson Park Project
This project is improving water quality and supply through the capture and treatment of stormwater and urban runoff, all while improving the open space and recreational amenities of the Park.
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Protects the water quality of local rivers and streams
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Minimizes potable water use
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Creates a sustainable new water source
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Watershed Area Steering Committee Members
Watershed committee members work with the watershed coordinators to develop investment plans for their watershed.
Karo Torossian
City of Los Angeles
Vice Chair
Municipal
Ernesto Rivera
LA County Flood Control District
Agency
Art Castro
LA Department of Water and Power
Agency
John Huynh
LA Department of Water and Power
Agency
Ida Meisami-Fard
LA Sanitation & Environment
Agency
Cathie Santo Domingo
LA Recreation & Parks
Agency
Ernesto Pantoja
Laborers Local 300
Community
Miguel Luna
Urban Semillas
Community
Veronica Padilla-Campos
Pacoima Beautiful
Community
Brent Maue
City of Pasadena
Municipal
Ted Gerber
South Pasadena
Municipal
Rafael Prieto
City of Los Angeles
Municipal
Thuan Nguyen
Los Angeles County
Municipal
Jill Sohm
University of Southern California
Community
Edith de Guzman
University of California, Los Angeles
Community
Kenneth Jones
City of San Fernando
Municipal
Adi Liberman
Environmental Outreach Strategies
Watershed Coordinator
Non-voting Member
Kristina Kreter
Council for Watershed Health
Watershed Coordinator
Non-voting Member
Alonso Garcia
Council for Watershed Health
Watershed Coordinator
Non-voting Member
Upcoming Events
Events and meetings related to the Upper Los Angeles River watershed.
Resources
Documents, facts sheets, links, and more related to the Upper Los Angeles River watershed.
Report
SIP Upper Los Angeles River FY24-25
Document
ULAR FY 2024-2025 SOEP
UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER WATERSHED AREA Strategic Outreach and Engagement Plan (SOEP) FY2024-2025
Report
SIP Upper Los Angeles River FY23-24
Document
ULAR FY 2023-2024 SOEP
UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER WATERSHED AREA Strategic Outreach and Engagement Plan (SOEP) FY2023-2024
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