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The $6 million suspension bridge would connect cyclists and equestrians in Atwater Village to an existing segment of the Los Angeles River Bikeway on the west bank.
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The Army Corps supports Alternative 13, a comparatively less expensive project that would increase L.A. River habitat by 104 percent.
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Nicknamed the ARBOR study, the report is touted to be the start of ambitious changes to the Los Angeles River, which could affect not just the riverbed and banks, but the city itself.
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We talked to the new councilmember about his plans for the Los Angeles River.
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Summer is done, which mean no more kayaking down the Los Angeles River.
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A fall workshop will inform conservation efforts that can be done on the Sepulveda Basin, an area that had seen some of its plant life decimated early this year.
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How can we design along the Los Angeles River, while still taking into account its flow conditions? A scale model helped USC landscape architecture students take into account a range of water flows on the L.A. River; results of the research can now be seen at the City Hall's Bridge Gallery on the third floor.
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Councilmembers O'Farrell and Cedillo rally support for the most expansive alternative (and expensive) offered by the U.S. Army Corps impending plan for revitalizing the Los Angeles River.
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Is it time for Los Angeles to work on its own set of wildlife-friendly design guidelines?
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When it comes to complex problems, fresh eyes sometimes bring valuable new perspectives. This year, the Los Angeles chapter of landscape and urban design firm SWA Group hosted seven students from around the country and asked them to reconsider the landscape around the Los Angeles River.
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The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals found Los Angeles County and the County Flood Control District liable for excessive amounts of pollutants on the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers.
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Who can deny that the Los Angeles River has become a hotbed for development ideas?
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Playwright Marcus Renner is on a quest to find the truth of the Arroyo Seco community in his play, "Washing of the Water."
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This summer the U.S. Forest Service and the WCA are trying something new. By enlisting the help of youth, the pair is embarking on an educational program they hope will produce more conscientious visitors and foster future river stewards.
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Dubbed the "Ten Bridges Epic" walk, Big Parade L.A.'s Dan Koeppel will lead attendees through ten bridges that cross the Los Angeles River.
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Despite the Michael Bay-esque images of a burning Los Angeles River and surrounding vegetation, there's very little to no environmental damage to the river.
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The $6 million suspension bridge would link equestrians and bicyclists in Atwater Village to 56 miles of horse trails in Griffith Park and the Los Angeles River Bikeway.
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For those eager for a sweet adventure, there was a treat awaiting them at Marsh Park in Elysian Valley -- marshmallows on an open flame. Delicious!
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What will be the role of the reservoir after it is decommissioned in 2015? Environmentalists envision a multi-benefit project that would preserve it while also adding to the health of the Los Angeles River.
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In preparation for Marsh Park's expansion this summer, the agency has prepared a suite of activities meant to entice families and kids down one of the sweetest spots on the Los Angeles River.
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