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Los Angeles River Revitalization
The Los Angeles River Revitalization effort is an exciting ecosystem restoration project that has the potential to transform the city of Los Angeles. The entire river runs fifty one miles through urban Los Angeles as well as several other cities, and has been an important part of the history of the city and surrounding communities. A portion of the Los Angeles River runs through our thirty fourth Congressional District.
In the 1930s, unpredictable flooding led the U.S. Corps of Engineers to pave over the entire river in concrete. I have been leading the efforts in Congress to revitalize the Los Angeles River to maintain its historic flood control function while creating a more environmentally friendly and safe green space with parks, trails and commerce.
As a native Angeleno, I have always believed in the vision of a vibrant and “green” Los Angeles River. It is a dream I share with many Angelenos who see the economic and environmental benefits to our communities that river revitalization would bring.
I look forward to the day when the river will be known as a beautiful Los Angeles landmark and a point of civic pride.
Los Angeles River Revitalization Funding
- (July 8, 2010) Downtown, Los Angeles - Top Administration Officials Visit Downtown Park to Promote Urban Green Space
- (March 23, 2010) Washington, D.C. - Colonel Thomas H. Magness, IV, Los Angeles District Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Prepares for New Mission in Afghanistan
- (October 1, 2009) Washington, D.C. - Final Approval in the U.S. House of Representatives of More than $6 Million in Federal Funding for Water Projects in the Los Angeles Area, Including Nearly $1.5 Million for Los Angeles River Revitalization
- (April 28, 2009) Los Angeles - Recovery Funds Awarded to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Revitalize the Los Angeles River
- (March 24, 2009) Washington, D.C. - An Update about LA River Revitalization Projects from Colonel Thomas H. Magness, IV, Los Angeles District Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- (March 17, 2009) Washington, D.C. - Los Angeles City Councilman Ed Reyes Updates the Congresswoman on Plans to Revitalize the Los Angeles River
- (March 20, 2008) Downtown, Los Angeles - An Aerial Tour of the Los Angeles River Aboard a Black Hawk Helicopter
- (November 8, 2007) Washington, D.C. - Congress Overrides the President's Veto of the Water Resources Development Act
- (August 1, 2007) Washington, D.C. - House Passes Historic $25 Million Authorization Championed by the Congresswoman for Restoration and Revitalization Projects Along the Los Angeles River
- (July 12, 2007) Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Roybal-Allard Announces Committee Approval of $8.35 Million in Federal Funding for Energy and Water Projects in the Los Angeles Area, Including $1.65 Million for Los Angeles River Revitalization
- (June 21, 2007) Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Roybal-Allard Thanks Outgoing Colonel Alex Dornstauder of the Los Angeles U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for His Steadfast Support of Efforts to Revitalize the Los Angeles River
- (April 19, 2007) Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Roybal-Allard Announces House Passage of $20 Million Authorization for Los Angeles River Revitalization Projects
- (March 15, 2007) Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Roybal-Allard Receives a Congratulatory Visit from Los Angeles Councilman Ed Reyes
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