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"A lot of people told me, the L.A. River is dirty, don't touch it or else you're gonna get sick... that's what kept me from discovering what the river was all about."
"The river goes for miles and miles... connecting all these communities along the riverfront would be crucial for this sustainability of the river, for it to stay green, for people to get more involved."
I've lived here my whole life. I've been in Echo Park, MacArthur Park for a while, and when I was a kid we used to come here. We used to fish with my dad - it's the few memories I have of my dad - that we used to come here.
Members of the NELA RC and the Advisory Committee took part in an exercise where they mapped and described the change they want to see in and around the River.
Marsh Park, located near the north edge of the neighborhood, came alive last Saturday with an event that brought the community together.
Students are reaching out to their community to re-envision and design welcoming street ends that not only provide an entry point to the L.A. River but a space for the community to interact and enjoy a view of the River.
On Sunday April 7, over 60 pedestrians of all ages, some with their dogs, joined a walk to explore Northeast Los Angeles.
The NELA RC met with community members from Cypress Park, Glassell Park, Atwater Village, and Elysian Valley, who will potentially contribute vital feedback for the future of the L.A. River and its surrounding communities.
This project has given me a bigger sense of ownership because it is everybody's river, but it is also my river and I need to learn to take care of it and appreciate it...
Taking part in activities ranging from playing soccer and collecting stories along the L.A. River have provided a new understanding of the River and a passion to see it become " a main attraction in L.A."
The L.A. Conservation Corps provides at-risk youths with opportunities for success through job skills training, education, and work experience. As part of the collaborative, the L.A. Conservation Corps will be installing signage and other amenities alo...